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LOT 1162
Excellent Colt
Etched Panel New Line .32 Spur
Trigger Revolver with Factory Letter -
Serial no. 18997, 32 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1882, this is an
exceptional example of a Colt New Line .32 revolver. Colt
introduced these revolvers alongside their legendary, full-sized,
Single Action Army revolver as a pocket sized companion. The
included factory letter confirms the caliber and finish, as well
as shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on 17 December 1890 as part of a ten gun
shipment. This example is marked with the two-line address on top of the barrel, while
the model and caliber marking is in the acid etched panel on the left. The serial number
is marked on the butt. It has standard features including a pair of checkered hard rubber
grips with “COLT” at the tops.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% plus of the original nickel finish with a small spot
of wear on the bottom near the muzzle, a few scattered specks of flaking, and a crisp
acid etched panel. The grips are also excellent with a few light handling marks and crisp
checkering. Mechanically needs work; cylinder does not properly rotate.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 1160
Exceptional Colt House Model “Cloverleaf” Spur Trigger
Revolver - Serial no. 5440, 41 RF cal., 3 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1873, this is an exceptionally fine
example of one of approximately 7,500 of these distinct, “clover-leaf” House Model
revolvers produced by Colt between 1871 and 1876. These House Model revolvers, along
with the Open Top Pocket Model revolver, were two of the first revolvers produced by Colt which had
been designed from the ground up to use metallic cartridges. This example is marked with the two-line
address on top of the barrel, flanked by Maltese crosses. The matching serial number is marked on the
butt, bottom of the barrel, and in ink inside both of the grip panels. It is fitted with a combination cylinder pin/ejector
rod, the low profile hammer, blade front sight, frame-top groove rear sight, and a pair of smooth walnut grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the untouched, original nickel finish with a few patches of light flaking and
some scattered light scratches. The grips are very fine with some mild high spot wear and a few light handling marks.
Mechanically functions, with the action slightly stiff. It is difficult to find “Cloverleaf” pocket revolvers in such high condition!
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1159
Colt Etched Panel New Line .30 Spur
Trigger Revolver with Case - Serial no. 4666,
30 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1875, this
is a very fine example of Colt’s New Line .30
revolver with the desirable etched panel
barrel. The top of the barrel is marked with
the standard two-line address and “COLT
NEW 30” is marked in the acid etched panel
on the left. The patent date is marked on
the bottom of the barrel under the cylinder
pin along with the serial number, which is
repeated on the butt and inside the right grip
panel in pencil. It has standard features and is
fitted with a pair of smooth rosewood grips.
Includes a hardwood presentation case with
blank brass escutcheon on the lid, cleaning rod, and a box of cartridges that appears full/factory sealed.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the untouched original nickel finish with a few scattered specks of light flaking and a crisp
etched panel. The grips are very fine with some scattered light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with a
couple minor cracks in the lid and otherwise light handling marks.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1158
Exceptional Cased Colt Etched Panel New House Spur
Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 14336, 38 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in
1882, this is a an excellent example of a presentation cased
Colt New House Model revolver with the desirable acid
etched panel on the barrel. Like Colt’s New Line revolvers,
these New Hose Models were intended both as a pocket-
sized companion piece to Colt’s full-sized “Peacemaker”,
as well as marketed towards urban residents in search of a
concealable sidearm for self-defense. The top of the barrel
on this example has the two-line address, patent date on
the bottom, and the model and caliber marking in the acid
etched panel on the left. The left of the frame is marked
“38CAL C”. The serial number is marked on the butt and the
matching last four digits are faintly marked in pencil inside
the right grip panel. It has standard features including a
pair of checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” at the tops.
Includes an oak presentation case with blank brass disk
inset in the lid, as well as a glass oiler, screwdriver, key, and
cleaning rod contained inside.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original nickel finish with some light speckled flaking, mostly on the grip straps and butt,
and the acid etched panel remaining crisp. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some limited handling/storage evidence.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 1161
Attractive Cogswell & Harrison Retailer Cased Engraved Colt Etched Panel New Line
.22 Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 30751, 22 RF cal., 1 1/4 inch slab sided bbl., nickel
finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1876, this is an attractive example of a New York
Engraved Colt New Line .22 revolver. The frame, cylinder, and barrel have period, likely
retailer, floral scroll and zig-zag line engraving that is cut through the finish. The top of the
barrel has the standard two-line address, the model marking is in an acid etched panel
on the left, and the patent date is on the bottom. The caliber marking is on the left of the
frame. The full serial number is on the butt and the matching last three digits are on the
rear face of the cylinder and the bottom of the barrel. It is fitted with blade and frame-top
groove rear sights, as well as a pair of attractive, checkered hard rubber grips. Includes a
leather wrapped case with Cogswell & Harrison retailer labeled interior of the lid.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered light
flaking/pitting and some faint loss in the grooves of the crisp engraving. The grips are also
fine with a few minor dings/chips and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically needs
work. The case is fine with some mild handling/storage wear.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500