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LOT 3159
Very Fine Colt Second Model Single
Shot Derringer - Serial no. 6722, 41 RF cal.,
2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., blue/silver finish,
walnut stock, walnut grips. One of approximately
9,000 manufactured from 1870 to 1890. It has the
standard two-line address and “No2” model marking
on the top barrel flat flanked by Maltese crosses. There are flourishes of floral
scroll engraving on the sides of the frame and back strap. The matching serial
number is on the butt and bottom of the barrel. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of
checkered walnut grips, both of which are hand numbered in ink to match the gun.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to
mostly a smooth grey patina. 60% of the attractively aged original silver remains with the balance
a smooth grey patina and the engraving crisp. The grips are excellent with only the slightest
handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3157
Desirable Colt Etched Panel New Police “Cop & Thug” Gripped
Spur Trigger Revolver with Rare Extra Length Barrel - Serial no.
15994, 38 CF cal., 6 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in
1882, these “Cop & Thug” gripped New Police revolvers are admittedly among the most
attractive antique Colts and are very scarce. Less than 4,000 are believed to have been
manufactured between 1882 and 1886. This example has the 6 inch barrel with ejector. The New Police was
the only revolver of Colt’s “New Line” that came with an ejector rod standard. The two-line address is marked
on top of the barrel and the crisp etched panel on the left is marked “NEW POLICE 38”. The left of the frame is
marked “38CAL”. It is fitted with a fixed round blade front sight. The grips have “COLT” at the top and a police
officer restraining a thug’s knife armed hand while pointing a Colt revolver at his chest at the bottom.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered minor flaking, a few patches
of light pitting, and a crisp acid etched panel. The grips are very fine with a few very light handling marks, distinct imagery, and
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3160
Factory Engraved Colt Open
Top Pocket Spur Trigger
Revolver - Serial no. 90600, 22 RF
cal., 2 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory
grips. Manufactured c. 1876, the top of the barrel
is marked with the standard Colt two-line address
flanked by Maltese crosses while the left of the frame
is marked “22 CAL”. The frame and cylinder have flourishes of factory floral
scroll engraving, while the barrel has dots and wavy lines. The serial number is
marked on the butt and bottom of the barrel lug. It is fitted with a blade front
sight and a pair of smooth antique ivory grips.
CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains 85% plus of the original nickel finish
with some light flaking and flash pitting at the rear of the barrel and from of the
cylinder and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also very fine with a couple minor handling
marks and a couple hairline age cracks near the screw on the left panel. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3158
Excellent Colt Etched
Panel New Line .22 Spur
Trigger Revolver with
Pearl Grips and Scarce
Original Factory Box -
Serial no. 50659, 22 RF cal.,
2 1/4 inch slab sided bbl.,
nickel finish, pearl grips.
Manufactured in 1877, the
top of the barrel marked
with the standard two-
line Colt address, patent
marking on the bottom,
and the left of the barrel
with the desirable etched
panel marked “COLT NEW 22”. The left side of the frame is marked “22CAL”. The
matching serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel (“0659”), and
on the rear face of the cylinder (“659”). It is fitted with a blade front sight, frame-top
groove rear sight, and a pair of smooth pearl grips. Includes the original factory box
with Rampant Colt imagery on the lid and faintly numbered to the gun on the bottom.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original nickel finish with a few minor handling marks and some wear and light
pitting on the crown of the muzzle. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
The box is fine with a couple separated lid corners and mild wear.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000