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LOT 123
Fine Colt Etched Panel New House Model Spur Trigger Revolver in Very Scarce .32 Colt CF Caliber - Serial no. 19894, 32 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. One of approximately 4,000 manufactured from 1880 to 1886, with the vast majority being chambered in .38 or .41 CF. This example was manufactured in 1884. The top of the barrel has the two-line address, and the “COLT. 32.” etched panel is on the left. There are British proofs
on the barrel and cylinder. It has standard features including checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” in ovals at the tops. The serial number is on the
butt, and the partial serial number is on the rear face of the cylinder. Includes a plain modern box labeled to match the gun.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, most
noticeably on the grip straps and cylinder, and the etched panel remaining crisp. The grips are very fine with a few
scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 124
Exceptional Early Production Three Digit Serial Number 504 Colt New Line .41 Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 504, 41 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1874 as a First Model with the short cylinder flutes and stop slots on the outside. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address marking flanked by Maltese crosses and the left of the
frame is marked “41CAL”. The matching, early production serial number is on the left side of the grip frame, bottom of the barrel, rear face of the
cylinder, and inside each grip panel. It otherwise has standard features of an early production First Model. Includes a plain modern box
labeled to match the revolver.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus of the original nickel
finish with a few scattered patches of light flaking, primarily on the leading edges of the cylinder showing brown patina
and some very light surface pitting. The grips are also excellent with some scattered light handling marks and
retaining almost all of the varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 125
Very Fine Colt Etched Panel New Line .30 Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 4229, 30 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl.,
blue/casehardened finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured in 1875, the standard Colt two-line address on top of the barrel flanked by Maltese crosses
and the desirable “COLT NEW 30” etched panel on the left. The caliber marking is on the upper right side of the frame. The full serial number is marked on the butt, bottom of the barrel, rear face of the
cylinder, and in pencil on the inside of the right grip. It is fitted with smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 70% of the original blue finish and 75% plus of the vibrant original case
colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. The grips are excellent with some scattered light handling marks and retaining most of the varnish. The cylinder does not rotate
when the hammer is cocked, otherwise mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750