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LOT 1128
Exceptional
Factory Engraved and Gilded
Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 Revolver with Pearl
Grips - Serial no. 186, 32 Short RF cal., 2 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., gold finish,
pearl grips. Only around 3,000 New Model No. 1 revolvers were manufactured
around 1877-1885 compared to over 25,000 of the related New Model No. 3 revolvers.
Most of these revolvers were plain whereas this beautiful example has nearly full coverage scroll and floral
engraving along with dot pattern borders. Only the lower surfaces and some of the recesses are left plain.
These same engraving pattern has been seen on at least two other Remington-Smoot revolvers. The top
of the barrel has a rounded blade front sight and “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873.” An
integral notch rear sight is at the back of the top strap.
CONDITION: Very fine overall. 75% plus original gold plating remains with the finish loss concentrated at the muzzle,
breech, and back strap, and those areas display gray and brown patina respectively. The pearl grips are excellent and have
attractive natural iridescent colors and light handling/storage wear. Mechanically excellent. This revolver is certainly one of
the most attractive of all surviving Remington-Smoot revolvers and is in higher condition than the other examples known
with this very unique exhibition quality engraving pattern. It is sure to enhance any Remington or antique American
revolver collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1129
Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House
Model Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 5840, 41 RF
cal., 3 inch round bbl., blue/gold/silver finish, pearl grips. Manufactured
in 1873. This four shot version is known as the “Cloverleaf” due to the
shape of the cylinder when viewed from the front. The cylinder, ejector
rod and hammer are finished in gold and the frame and barrel silver. The top of the barrel
is marked “COLTS HOUSE PISTOL/HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” flanked by Maltese crosses and
the top strap is marked “PAT. SEP.19, 1871.” The matching serial number appears on the
butt and bottom of the barrel. The sides of the barrel, each cylinder chamber frame and
top of the back strap are engraved with a floral scroll and punch dot pattern and very well could have
been executed by the hand of master engraver Louis D. Nimschke. There is a blank panel on the left
side of the frame and blank banner on the right side. In addition there are scallop patterns on the top
and sides of the top strap, lower and front portion of the frame and on the back strap. There is a zigzag
pattern in each cylinder flute. Pinched blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with smooth
pearl birds head grips.
CONDITION: Very fine plus. The barrel retains 95% plus original silver plating, darkening with age in
some areas. The frame retains 35% original silver, mainly in the protected areas, also darkened with age.
The ejector rod and hammer retain 30% of the original gold finish all in sheltered areas. The cylinder
retains traces of original gold finish concentrated in the flutes with the balance having a smooth
mottled patina. The grips are excellent with a couple of minor dings but other wise have a nice grain
pattern. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. A rare factory engraved
Cloverleaf in very fine condition.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1127
Excellent Chicago Firearms Co. Protector
Palm Pistol with Attractive Pearl Side
Panels and Rare Picture Box - Serial no.
2382, 32 XSRF cal., 1 3/4 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured
c. 1890s, it is estimated that around
12,800 of these unique palm pistols was
manufactured, placing this example, with
serial number “2382”, near the beginning
of production. These pistols were intended
to be carried in the palm of the hand, a
coat pocket, or a trousers pocket, and thus
often show significant wear, leaving very
few examples available to collectors in
extremely high condition like this one. The
frame has the standard model and patent
dates marking around the center circle, while
the center circle of the sideplate has the
Chicago Firearms Co. marking. The barrel
has the standard floral band and there is a
floral border on the frame. The matching
serial number is marked on the inside of the
frame, the cylinder turret, and inside the
sideplate. The sideplate and frame are fitted
with smooth pearl grip panels and it has a
checkered hard rubber plunger pad. Includes
a very scarce picture box showing an image
of a hand using one of these Protector
revolvers on the lid and marked for Chicago
Fire Arms Co.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus
of the bright original nickel plating with a
few scattered extremely small specks of oxidation and minimal handling evidence. The pearl side plates and hard rubber
plunger pad are very fine with some edge chipping visible on the outer rim of the stationary panel and the slightest
handling evidence otherwise. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine overall with some mild edge wear. If your collection is
in need of one, it would be difficult to improve upon this Protector Palm Pistol!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1130
Excellent Colt London
Retailer Cased Etched
Panel New House Model
Revolver - Serial no.
18214, 38 Colt cal., 2 1/4
inch round bbl., nickel
finish, rosewood grips.
Manufactured in 1884.
The barrel a clear “COLT
HOUSE 38” in an etched
panel on the left side.
British proof marks are
stamped on the barrel
and at each cylinder flute.
Both varnished rosewood
grip panels are numbered
“16175.” The leather bound
case features a Colt, Pall
Mall, London, retailer label on the interior and contains a James Dixon & Sons oiler, two case keys, a
screwdriver, and a cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original nickel plating with some loss at the muzzle and
cylinder towards the front. The etch panel is crisp. The grips are also excellent with limited handling
marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with minor handling/storage marks on the leather, some
typical high spot wear on the lining, and spotting on the nearly complete Colt London label.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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