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LOT 1188
Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 14336, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch part round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. The Colt Dragoon revolvers were the successors to the famous Colt Walker revolver and remained Colt’s “holster” model until the introduction of the smaller Model 1860 Army. This Third Model Dragoon was manufactured in 1855 and likely saw use in the American Civil War. It features a blade front sight, the one-line New York City barrel address, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, the iconic Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene roll engraved on the cylinder, and matching serial numbers visible on the cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap,
LOT 1190
Fine Civil War U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860 Army
Percussion Revolver with Holster - Serial no. 19458, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1861, the second year of production. The barrel is marked with the one-line New
York address and has a nickel silver blade front sight, and
LOT 1189
Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with E. Gaylord
Military Pattern Holster - Serial no. 102918, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/
wedge, and arbor pin. CONDITION: Very good, displaying a gray patina associated with a well-traveled sidearm that saw a lifetime of service in a challenging environment. Half of the cylinder scene remains. The frame is crisp and shows silvered out case colors. The brass grip straps have an attractive mellow appearance. The refinished replacement grip is very good with a repair (right side) and some chipping along the high edge. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
casehardened finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured
in 1861. The Colt Model 1851 Navy was the second most popular Colt
percussion revolver manufactured. “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.
AMERICA.-” barrel address, brass cone front sight, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left of
the frame, the Texas naval cylinder scene, and all matching visible serial numbers
on the loading lever, wedge, cylinder, cylinder pin, barrel, frame, trigger guard and
back strap. Includes a Civil War era military pattern leather flap holster maker marked
“E. GAYLORD/CHICOPEE, MASS.” on the rear.
CONDITION: Very good plus, smooth gray and brown patina on the iron with scattered freckling and light pitting, 60% original silver plating on the brass
grip frame, strong traces of original case colors on the
hammer, and a lightly worn cylinder scene. Broken/partly
absent wedge retaining spring. Grip is fine with much of
the original varnish, some wear marks, light scratches and
dents, and defined edges. Mechanically functions, but the
cylinder timing is slightly off. Holster is good with mild age
related wear, dry cracking, and absent bottom.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
the frame is cut for a shoulder stock and marked “COLTS/PATENT” on the left. The cylinder has the roll engraved Naval Battle of Campeche scene. The matching serial number is visible on the barrel, frame, brass trigger guard, and iron back strap. There
are sub-inspection marks on various components and a cartouche the left side of the grip. Includes a black leather flap holster. CONDITION: Fine with 60% plus vibrant original case colors, attractive aged patina on the brass, 30% original blue finish in the protected areas, holster wear and mottled gray
and brown patina on the balance, mild pitting, and general mild wear. The grip is also fine and has legible cartouches, small chips at the toe, and minor wear. Mechanically fine. The holster is good with moderate rub wear, open toe, some absent stitching, and crackling. Overall, a very attractive example of the main Union revolver. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards-Mason Conversion Revolver with a U.S. C. Roby 1860 Cavalry Sword - Serial no. 6916, 44 Colt CF cal., 8 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Reportedly 2,100 of these Colt Model 1860 Richards- Mason conversions were manufactured circa 1877 and 1878 as cartridge revolvers using a mix of percussion revolver parts on hand and newly fabricated components. They are one of the scarcest Colt cartridge conversion revolver variations and were manufactured concurrently with the famous Colt Single Action Army. The revolver has the distinctive breech plate without a rear sight, a loading gate (1005), and a hammer with the added centerfire firing pin and notch rear sight. The top of the barrel has the one-line New York address. The two-line 1871 and 1872 patent dates are on the left side of the frame, and “44 CAL” is on the left trigger guard shoulder. Matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The matching partial serial number “916” appears on the cylinder. It is fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. Included with the lot is a U.S. C. Roby 1860 Light Cavalry pattern sword, 41 inches overall with a 35 inch double fuller blade marked with the C. Roby address on the left ricasso and “U.S./1865/A.G.M” on the right, two-branch brass guard and pommel, wire wrapped leather grip, braided yellow and blue tassle, and an iron scabbard. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% “frosted” period retailer nickel finish with a smooth gray patina on the balance. Most of the cylinder scene remains. The loading gate spring is absent. The refinished grip is very good with chipped toes and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Sword is good as cleaned, with edge nicks, mild pitting, and light scuffs and handling marks overall. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1191
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