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LOT 1098
New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Storekeeper Etched Panel Revolver - Serial no. 42688, 41 LC cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured in 1883, New York engraved with broad scroll patterns on the barrel sides, cylinder flats and frame. There is a floral design on the top of the back strap and scallop and dot design on the back strap. The top of the barrel is marked with the short two line address “COLT D.A. 41” on the left side in an etched panel, the three-line, three-patent date marking appears on the left side of the frame and “41 CAL.” is marked on the left rear of the trigger guard bow. The trigger guard and back strap are mis-matched (serial number 42621). Blade front and frame notch rear sights, nickel finish with niter blue trigger and screw heads, and fitted with smooth grips. The included Colt factory letter states that after a thorough search no records were found on this revolver.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as New York embellished with 90% untouched nickel finish remaining, showing some minor pitting on the cylinder and frame edges around the cylinder. The grips are very fine with some minor age cracking and a pleasant aged patina. The engraving and markings are clear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1099 Attractive Belt Knife/Dagger with Monogrammed Grip and Sheath - Likely manufactured in the mid to late 1800s, this attractive knife bears no maker’s marks. Knives such as this one, along with more traditionally shaped “Bowie knives” found incredible popularity in North America during the period, being found on the belts of military men, settlers, explorers, gold prospectors, Native Americans, outlaws, and lawmen. This example shows a refined functionality that is often amiss with knives of the period. It measures 13 inches overall with a 8 3/8 inch spearpoint blade with a diamond cross- section. The simple serpentine guard is of German silver. The full-tang hilt is fitted with smooth antique ivory grip scales, one of which is scrimshawed with an elaborate “PR” monogram. Includes a lightly tooled, well-constructed leather sheath and a copy of a letter from Robert B. Berryman stating that the knife was once part of his collection. CONDITION: Very fine, the blade mostly bright with a few scattered patches of light spotting and minimal evidence of use. The guard shows some scattered light dings. The non-monogrammed grip scale has a minor crack near the pommel but the grips are otherwise very good with a couple light chips and handling marks. The sheath is very fine with some light wear. Provenance: The Robert B. Berryman Collection, Property of a Gentleman. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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