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LOT 188
Attractive Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Holster - Serial no. 189429, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, antique ivory grips. This classic Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was manufactured in 1870. While we often think of the Colt Single Action Army as the iconic western handgun, Colt’s percussion revolvers saw much longer use during the settling of the West, and they were still very widely used in the 1870s and beyond alongside the Winchester Model 1866 and other metallic cartridge firearms. The period saw rapid expansion in the West along with continuing conflicts with various Native American nations and outlaw gangs like the James-Younger Gang. This revolver has the standard markings and features aside from the special “one-piece” style grip (two panels bonded to a spacer). The spacer has “111 02 55” on the back. The wedge is blank. Matching serial numbers are on the arbor pin, barrel, cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Included is a 20th century “JEREMIAH/TAOS” marked black leather holster with light floral design. CONDITION: Very good plus. 30% original blue finish remains on the barrel, 25% remains on the cylinder which has most of the cylinder scene distinct, patterns of the age faded case colors remaining, 30% original silver plating concentrated around the trigger guard, attractive aged patina on the silver and brass, and mottled gray and brown patina on the balance of the iron along with some light oxidation. The period replacement grip is also fine and has attractive natural grain, a natural aged patina overall, thin age cracks visible on the butt, and the metal proud at the butt and toe. Mechanically excellent. The holster is also fine and has mild overall wear. Overall, a very attractive Colt Model 1860 Army from the Wild West era! Provenance: The Gary Burghoff Collection. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
1862 Police Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 24200, 36 cal., 6 1/2 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver
finish, walnut grips. The Model 1862 Police
was in many was the pinnacle of Colt’s percussion revolvers.
It combined high quality steel, more refined finishing touches such
as the flutes in the cylinder, and compact firepower. This fine condition
example was manufactured in 1863 and has “COLT/PATENT” double
stamped on the frame and otherwise standard markings and features,
including matching serial numbers aside from the cylinder which is
marked “71” and “40.”
CONDITION: Fine with 70% original blue finish, 50% original case colors,
traces of original silver plating, aged patina on the grip frame, some casting
flaws in the forward lower frame, and moderate dings and scratches. The grip is fine
and has numerous dings, scratches, a faint crack at one corner on the right, and mild edge wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
“COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, “K” and “G” on the left side of the trigger guard, “8632” on the arbor pin (error), and matching serial numbers on the other metal components. CONDITION: Very good plus with 80% original silver plating on the trigger guard, 30% original silver on the back strap, dark aged patina on the silver, aged patina on the brass, some case color patterns remaining on the frame, mostly gray patina on the balance, mild pitting, and general mild wear. The grip is also fine and has mild lower edge wear and mild scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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revolvers. They are attributed as being
members of the 3rd Ohio Volunteer
cavalry due to a distinct pattern of trim
on the front of their jackets and one of
them having a “G/3” (mirrored horizontally) badge on the front of his cap, signifying Company G of the 3rd Regiment. The tintype is mounted in a typical period leatherette wrapped case. The 3rd Ohio was raised in 1861 and took part in the Siege of Corinth, Battles of Stone’s River and Chickamauga, the Chattanooga Campaign, and Siege of Atlanta.
CONDITION: Very fine, the image distinct with minimal wear evident and the case showing some mild handling/storage wear. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
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Fine Colt Model
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LOT 189
Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 48832, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1856 with a small triggerguard and brass cone front sight, “-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY-” on top of the barrel, “2” on the left side of the barrel lug, standard cylinder scene,
Cased Quarter Plate Tintype Featuring Two Union Soldiers Attributed as from the 3rd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Armed with Colt Revolvers - This desirable quarter-plate tintype features two solemn looking Union cavalry troopers from the Civil War. Both of the troopers appear to be armed with M1860
cavalry sabers and Colt Model 1851 Navy