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They have Type II, light frames. Only around 1,200 light frame revolvers are believed to have been
manufactured. They also feature silver plating on both the barrels and frames, and gold plated remaining parts.
75% plus of the metal surfaces display attractive New York style scrollwork and punch dot engraving patterns.
Similar design work can be found in L.D. Nimschke’s work as seen in R.L. Wilson’s book “L.D. Nimschke: Firearms
Engraver” (page 4). The scrollwork is indicative of work Nimschke did for a Merwin & Bray revolver. The standard
patent markings are on the cylinders, and the barrel ribs are marked with “MERWIN & BRAY NEW-YORK.” The case
has an English fitted, wine colored interior and contains: a cleaning rod, powder flask with crossed revolvers over a
bald eagle on both sides, glass oil bottle, Eley cap tin, and the lid of a box of for ammunition for “EAGLE ARMS CO.’S
PATENT REVOLVER,/By American Metallic Ammunition Company,/MERWIN & BRAY AGENTS.”
CONDITION: Very fine. These revolvers have likely never been shot and still retain original gold plating within the
chambers. The barrel and frame retain 95% plus of the original silver plating which has taken on a slight aged
patina. The gold remains 80% complete. There is some light flaking throughout. The engraving patterns, inscription,
and markings remain distinct. The grips are also very fine and have attractive natural tones and some superficial
tension and age cracks. Mechanically functions. The case and most of the accessories are very fine with moderate
storage wear. The ammunition box lid has some separation at the seams, and it and the portrait have some minor
stains and fading. B) Engraved Plant Revolver - Serial no. 7872, 42 cup-primed cal., 5 inch solid rib bbl., silver/gold
finish, antique ivory grips. See “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine. 95% or the original silver and 60% of the original gold plating remains. There is some light
flaking throughout and moderate flaking on the cylinder. The exposed iron has a dark brown patina. The silver
displays lightly aged patina. The engraving, inscriptions, and markings are mostly distinct throughout. The grips
have very minor age and tension cracks at the surfaces and attractive natural tones. The front sight is absent.
Mechanically functions. This is an extremely rare example of a historic, presentation inscribed, engraved, and cased
pair of Plant Army Model Front Loading Revolvers!
Estimate: 25,000 - 37,500
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