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LOT 199
Early Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 6438, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This early Colt
Model 1851 Navy was manufactured in 1851 as a third model with the small
round trigger guard. It has an added/modified dovetailed German silver blade
front sight, “-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-” on top of the barrel, the small “COLTS/
PATENT” marking on the frame, the standard Naval Battle of Campeche roll scene on the cylinder,
and all matching visible serial numbers on the loading lever, wedge, cylinder, barrel, frame,
trigger guard, and back strap.
CONDITION: Good with strong traces of original dull blue finish with a file mark showing on the
bottom of the barrel and blue visible on the left around the wedge with smooth gray patina on the balance of the
iron, modified front sight, 20% original silver plating concentrated mostly around the trigger guard with bright
golden patina on the exposed brass, some scattered patches of light pitting, and a defined cylinder scene and
markings. Grip is fine with some scattered light scratches, and some minor outer finish wear on the otherwise
defined bottom edges. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 196
Civil War U.S. Contract Colt Model 1860
Army Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 122331, 44 cal., 8 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This is a solid representative
example of a Colt Model 1860 Army that was the primary revolver used
by the Union during the Civil War. This example was
manufactured in 1863. Various single letter inspection
marks, and boxed script inspection cartouches
stamped on both sides of the grip. Replacement
wedge numbered “1803.” Matching full or partial serial
numbers appear on the barrel, frame, trigger guard,
back strap, cylinder and arbor pin.
CONDITION: Very good plus displaying a pleasing
brown patina associated with a militia sidearm that saw service in the
field with slight traces of original blue and casehardened finishes in the
protected areas. The grip is also very good with high edge wear, some ding
and scratches and legible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 197
Desirable Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver with Case - Serial no. 6256, 36 cal., 6 1/2 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This early Model 1862 Police was manufactured in 1861, the first
year of production for this model. This model is certainly one of the most attractive and most advanced of all
of the Colt percussion revolvers. The ‘62 Police combines improvements from the Model 1860 Army, such as the
creeping loading lever, round barrel, and rebated and fluted cylinder with the smaller Model 1849 Pocket’s size
while also offering more firepower per shot than Colt’s other pocket models. It is also significant as the last model
released during Samuel Colt’s life. The revolver has standard markings, mismatched wedge “6126,” likely a factory
error), and matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and arbor pin. The
oak partitioned case features a reproduction paper Colt directions label on the interior of the lid and contains a
few lead balls and bullets, “L” shaped combination tool, case key, W.C. Eley cap tin, double side eagle powder flask
(spring absent), “COLTS/PATENT” marked two cavity iron bullet mold, and reproduction package cartridges for
Navy pistols by Sharps.
CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish, traces of original blue finish on the cylinder, and 50%
original case colors on the hammer and frame, otherwise a smooth gray patina. The grip straps retain 80% original
silver plating. The grip is also fine with a number of dings and scratches, some high edge wear, and retaining most
of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. The re-lined case is very good with handling/storage marks.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 198
Scarce Transitional
Colt Model 1848 Baby
Dragoon Percussion
Revolver with Rammer - Serial no. 13960, 31
cal., 5 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver
finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in 1850 during
the transition between the Model 1848 Baby Dragoon and Model 1849
Pocket revolvers. It has the distinctive squareback trigger guard of the earlier
model while also featuring the improved rectangular cylinder stops and
barrel mounted loading lever typical of the Model 1849 Pocket. The barrel has a post
front sight and “-ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW-YORK CITY-” on top and a small loading cutout on
the right side of the lug. The five-shot cylinder has the stagecoach hold-up scene and safety pins
between each nipple. The frame has the small “COLTS/PATENT” marking. The squareback cylinder
has a “C” on the left and a “T” on the right. “JPB” is lightly scratched on the butt. Matching serial
numbers are found on the wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap.
CONDITION: Very good with 85% plus original silver plating remaining and displaying an attractive aged patina.
The cylinder is a mix of silver-gray and brown patina and has a distinct roll-scene and mostly complete pins. The
balance of the revolver displays mostly mottled brown patina. There is some mild pitting. The grip is very fine
and has much of the varnish finish remaining, a chip at the heel on the left, minor lower edge wear, and light
scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. This is a solid representative example of a scarce transitional Colt Model
1848 Baby Dragoon.
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,750
LOT 195
Colt London
Model 1851
Navy Percussion
Revolver with Desirable Upper Canada Militia
Markings - Serial no. 28509, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. This revolver was manufactured in
the Colt London factory in 1855 and was used to arm the Canadian militia.
In the mid-1850s, Canada was bolstering its militia forces due to United
Kingdom’s involvement in the Crimean War which had dramatically reduced the
number of soldiers stationed within Canada, but the force was still fairly small at 5,000 active
volunteers. It has the “-ADDRESS. COL. COLT. LONDON-” barrel address, London proof marks on
the barrel and cylinder, “COLT’S/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, standard Naval cylinder
scene, and upside down “U.C/A/20” letters on the left side of the grip which indicates this
revolver was issued to the Upper Canada Militia, Troop A, man number 20. Matching serial numbers on barrel,
trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, loading lever, wedge, and arbor pin.
CONDITION: Very good plus retaining 20% of the original blue and casehardened finishes mostly confined to
the protected areas with smooth brown patina on the balance, a few scattered patches of pitting, and a series of
dings around wedge (right side). The grip is also very good with numerous dings mostly on the bottom and high
edge wear. The Canadian militia markings are crisp. Mechanically excellent. A Colt London Model 1851 that has all
the look of surviving the Canadian frontier.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500