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LOT 3248
Exceptional Civil War Era Civilian Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 130173, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This exceptional civilian Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was manufactured in 1863. The frame is cut
for a shoulder stock and has the slightly protruding fourth screws on the sides, with a notch in the heel of the butt of the backstrap. A “1”
suffix is stamped above and below the main serial numbers on the barrel and frame, as seen on some other civilian Colt 1860 Army revolvers
close in serial range (reference pages 282-283 of the book “The Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver” by Charles W. Pate). Two-line “COLTS/PATENT”
marking on the left of the frame, the cylinder is roll-engraved with the Naval Battle of Campeche scene, one-line legend “-ADDRESS COL.
SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-” roll-stamped on top of the barrel, “2” marked on the left side of the trigger guard bow, “44 CAL” marked
on the rear left side of the trigger guard, with full and partial matching serial numbers marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt,
wedge, cylinder, cylinder pin, and correctly handwritten in black ink inside the grip channel.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 70% plus original blue finish with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, 85% vivid original
case colors, strong traces of original silver plating visible in protected areas of the trigger guard with attractive bright golden patina on the
balance of the exposed brass, retaining all of the cylinder safety pins with sharp cylinder scene, markings and edges in the metal overall. Grip
is very fine with most of the original piano varnish finish, a few scattered light dings, distinct edges and tight fitment. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 3247
Fine and Desirable U.S. Colt Second Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 10092, 44 cal., 7 1/2 inch part round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1851, this is a desirable U.S. inspected Colt Second Model Dragoon revolver. Only an estimated 2,700 Second
Model Dragoons revolvers were manufactured between 1850-1851 compared to 7,000 of the First Model Dragoons and 10,500 Third Model
Dragoons, according to pages 84-86 of “Flayderman’s Guide” 9th Edition. A large percentage of these revolvers were manufactured for the Army.
The revolver has the distinctive combination of squareback trigger guard and rectangular cylinder stops, which are second model features. The
part round barrel is fitted with a German silver blade front sight and is stamped with the one-line New York address. The left side
of the frame is stamped “COLT’S/PATENT/U.S.” The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Ranger and Indian fight scene and “MODEL
U.S.M.R./10092/COLT’S PATENT”. Matching serial numbers visible on the barrel, frame,
trigger guard, back strap, loading lever, wedge, cylinder, cylinder arbor pin, and
correctly handwritten in black ink inside the grip channel. Single letter inspector
marks are present on the barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, left side
of the grip, and back strap. Bordered script “JCB” (Joseph C. Bragg) and “WAT” (William
A. Thornton) inspection cartouches stamped on each side of the grip.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% thinning original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder,
strong traces of case colors with smooth gray patina on the balance, a few scattered
small patches of minor surface oxidation, sharp markings and edges in the metal with a distinct cylinder scene. The brass
exhibits an attractive bright golden patina. Grip is also fine with some scattered minor scratches and dings, minor surface wear spots on the otherwise distinct bottom edges, and mostly defined
cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Nearly all of the U.S. contract Colt Second Model Dragoon revolvers saw hard use on the frontier, making a fine surviving example like this one a desirable example
for the Colt collector!
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000