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LOT 1144
Documented London Agency Shipped Colt
Etched Panel House Model Spur Trigger Revolver
with Factory Letter and Holster - Serial no.
19667, 41 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1884, this is
one of only approximately 2,150 of the five-shot
configuration House Model revolvers produced. This
example was shipped to Colt’s London Agency and
has British proofs on the lower left of the barrel and
between the chambers of the cylinder. “COLT HOUSE
41” is in an etched panel on the left of the barrel and
“A” is on the left of the frame. Visible numbers match
including inside of the right grip panel. The included
factory letter confirms the current configuration as
well as shipment to Colt’s London Agency on 22 April
1886. Includes a brown leather holster with a Maltese
cross tooled on the belt loop.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original
nickel finish with some scattered light spotting, light
edge wear, and light handling marks. The etched
panel remains crisp. The grips are excellent
with only the slightest handling marks
and crisp checkering. The cylinder does
not turn when the hammer is cocked;
otherwise, mechanically functions. The
holster is very fine.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 1145
19th Century American Elgin National Watch Co. Gambler’s
Theme Pocket Watch with Desirable Playing Card Face -
Manufactured c. 1890, this is a very attractive Elgin National Watch
Co. pocket watch that is easy to imagine in the waistcoat pocket
of a gambler. The movement is an Elgin Model 5, Grade 43, size
18s, 11j, open face, with the typical Elgin markings and numbered
3664554. The face of the watch also is marked for Elgin, as well as
Santa Fe, and has various playing cards marked around the outer
edge in place of numerals. The case is by Philadelphia Watch Case
Co., is 10K gold with a 20 year guarantee, and is numbered 1034557.
A watch such as this certainly would have been a popular item for a
gambler in the American West!
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, the movement showing minimal
wear and the face showing clear imagery and bright colors with
a couple spots of minor fading. The case is very fine with some
scattered light scratches and handling marks, and a few light dings
on the inside near the movement. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 1142
Rare Colt “Prima Donna” Etched Panel New Line .22 Spur Trigger
Revolver with Ivory Grips - Serial no. 728, 22 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch slab
sided bbl., nickel finish, ivory grips. Manufactured in 1873, this is a scarce
example of Colt’s New Line .22 revolver with the rarely seen “PRIMA
DONNA” acid etched panel on the left of the barrel. These revolvers are
believed to have been retailed through B. Kittredge & Co., similar to the
“Omnipotent” Model 1878 revolver. Kittredge is credited with giving
many Colt handguns their nicknames, including “Peacemaker” for the
Single Action Army and “Lightning” for the Model 1877. This revolver has
the standard two-line address on top of the barrel and the previously
mentioned acid etched panel on the left. The matching serial number is on
the butt and inside both grip panels in ink. The rear face of the cylinder is
numbered “726”, which is likely a factory error. It has standard features and
is fitted with an attractive pair of smooth ivory grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original nickel finish with a
few patches of light flaking, a few patches of light pitting, and a crisp acid
etched panel. The grips are very fine with a few
very fine age lines and an attractively aged tone.
Mechanically excellent. A very scarce variation of
the New Line .22 revolver!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1143
Attractive Factory Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket
Spur Trigger Revolver with Ivory Grips - Serial
no. 11971, 22 RF cal., 2 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, ivory grips. Manufactured in 1874, this is a very
attractive, extensively factory engraved Colt Open Top
Pocket revolver. The revolver shows very extensive factory engraving with
floral scrollwork on the sides of the frame an cylinder, as well as diamond,
fan/burst, and cross-hatched patterns on the barrel. The top of the barrel is
marked with the two-line address flanked by Maltese crosses. The matching
serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel, and faintly inside
both grip panels in ink (one partially legible). It is fitted with the high spur
hammer, blade front sight, hammer notch rear sight, and a pair of smooth
ivory grips.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% plus of the original nickel finish with some
scattered mild flaking revealing mostly attractively aged brass and the
engraving remaining crisp overall. The grips are also fine with a few hairline
age cracks and an attractively aged tone. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Walt Holstein Collection; The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
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