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CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original high polish blue finish on the barrel and 90% plus on the cylinder, 85%
original muted case colors on the loading lever, frame, and hammer, 95% original silver plated finish on the trigger guard
and grip straps, and absolutely sharp cylinder scene and markings overall. Grip is also excellent with nearly all of the
original glossy piano varnish finish, tight fitment, and distinct edges. Mechanically
excellent. Case and accessories are all very fine, with moderate age and storage
related wear. High condition Colt Pocket Navy revolvers are seldom seen, with this
one being a superior example!
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 8,000 - 14,000
LOT 3268
Excellent Cased Colt Pocket
Navy Percussion Revolver -
Serial no. 8722, 36 cal., 5 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/
silver finish, walnut grips. The Colt
Collector’s Association now lists this model as manufactured from
1865 until 1872 within a serial number range of 1-22000. However,
Colt currently lists this revolver as a “Pocket Pistol of Navy Caliber”
manufactured within the same range as Police revolvers. The details
of the serial numbers and dates of manufacture also remain disputed.
Regardless of the specific name or date, these are rare and desirable
Colts. This is an excellent example of a Colt Pocket Navy revolver. This
model has been known to collectors by various names over the years, including
Model of 1853, Model 1862 Pocket Navy, Pocket Model 1865 of Navy Caliber, Pocket Model of
Navy Caliber, and most simply: the Pocket Navy. This model is based upon improved steels and
the rebated cylinder design first used on Colt’s Model 1860 Army revolvers and also used on
the Model 1862 Police. These offered more fire power while still remaining the same size as the
popular Model 1849 Pocket. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line “ADDRESS COL
SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The five-shot cylinder is roll-engraved with the stagecoach
holdup scene and “COLT’S PATENT” above the matching number in a panel. “COLTS/PATENT”
marked on the left side of the frame and “36 CAL” stamped on the left side of the trigger guard
at the junction with the frame. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, back
strap, and cylinder. The hardwood case is fitted to the gun and contains a Colt’s patent eagle powder
flask, Eley’s cap tin, “L” shaped combination tool, Colt’s patent .36 caliber dual cavity bullet mold, and
some lead bullets.
LOT 3269
Exceptionally Fine Colt 4 1/2 Inch Octagon Barrel Pocket
Conversion Revolver - Serial no. 4329, 38 RF cal., 4 1/2 inch octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Approximately 2,000 of these
revolvers were manufactured c. 1873-1875, with all believed to have been made from converted
percussion revolvers, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5B-127). These handy revolvers were popular in both the urban centers of
the east as well as on the western frontier due to their portable and concealable firepower. It features a 4 1/2 inch round barrel with the
one-line New York address marked on top, “COLTS/PATENT” marked on left of the frame, no ejector, and plugged slots where a loading
lever once resided, as the barrel assembly was altered from percussion model surplus. The cylinder has the stagecoach scene, and the
conversion breech plate has a flip-out loading gate. Matching visible full serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap,
with matching “329” on the cylinder.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 60% plus bright original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder with smooth brown patina on the balance,
85% plus vivid original case colors on the hammer and frame, and 20% original silver plated finish concentrated mostly around the trigger area with attractive golden patina
on the exposed brass, and a crisp cylinder scene. Grip is very fine with tight fitment, a few minor handling marks, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Doug Carlson; The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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