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LOT 1231
Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 110739, 31 cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1856 with standard markings. The cylinder has the stagecoach hold up scene and “COLTS PATENT/NO. 110739”. The complete matching serial number is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap, while the partial number is also on the loading lever, wedge, and cylinder pin. Includes a hardwood case, fine blued Colt’s patent ball mold with sprue cutter, dual-sided eagle motif flask, oiler, and some .31 caliber balls.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish, 70% original case colors, and 85% plus original silver plating with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, dark antique patina on the silver, and crisp markings. The grip is also very good with some scattered light dings and scratches and retaining almost all the varnish. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with faded lining, minor handling/storage marks, and the accessories are generally fine or better with an aged patina. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,500
LOT 1232
Factory Engraved
Colt Model 1849 Pocket
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 96956, 31 cal.,
5 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish,
antique ivory grips. Gustave Young is believed to have become Colt’s
primary engraving contractor after that position was created in 1855. He was
already engraving for Colt by 1854 based on the famous “Young lists” of revolvers
engraved by his shop that year. The engraving on this revolver is very similar to the
engraving on the “No. 2” engraved SN. 90389 Colt Model 1849 Pocket from the Young
list dated June 3, 1854, sold by Rock Island Auction in May 2022. This revolver was also manufactured in 1854 and has the classic Germanic scroll engraving associated with Gustave Young and his shop. The fan patterns, dog head on the left side of the barrel, “Saml Colt” barrel inscription, and “COLTS/ PATENT” frame inscription are all features associated with Young. The engraving covers nearly the rear half of the barrel, the flat sides of the loading lever, all of the fame, most of the
hammer (classic wolf’s head motif), and sections of the grip frame. The revolver
also has a smooth, one-piece, antique ivory grip. Matching serial numbers are
on the loading lever, barrel, arbor pin, five-shot cylinder, frame, trigger guard,
and back strap. The factory “dot” special finishing marking is by the lower serial
numbers. The wedge is blank.
CONDITION: Good with 50% original silver plating remaining on the grip straps,
mostly distinct engraving, mottled gray patina, heavy overall wear, absent
wedge screw, moderate oxidation and pitting, and partially faded cylinder
scene. The grip is very good and has slight shrinkage, attractive natural
tones and grain, more patina on the right side, some minor chips and age
cracks on the butt, mild edge wear, and general light surface scratches.
Mechanically fine. Overall, a very attractive Colt Model 1849 Pocket that
looks like it saw some real period use.
LOT 1233
Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 183525, 44
cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1865 with the standard marking and features, including
matching serial numbers (loading lever correctly not numbered).
CONDITION: Very good plus with 30% bright original blue finish, patterns of
original case colors, strong patches of original silver plating in the protected areas,
aged patina on the exposed brass, and mostly dark brown patina on the balance of the
iron. The grip is fine and has mild handling wear, some light scratches and dings, and light lower edge wear. Mechanically fine. It looks like it just came out of an attic!
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1234
Colt Richards Conversion Model 1860 Army
Revolver - Serial no. 190717, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, walnut grips. Total production of Model 1860 Army Richards
conversion revolvers is estimated at approximately 9,000 in 1871-1878. This
revolver’s serial number falls within the 1871 range for the regular production.
It has a German silver blade front sight, hammer notch rear sight, New York
barrel address, standard patent markings and cylinder scene, “44 CAL” on the left side of the trigger guard, “5243” on the loading gate, and the matching serial number “190717” on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap.
CONDITION: Fine with 70% period retailer nickel plating remaining, mostly silver-gray patina on the balance, some patches of light brown patina, minor pitting, and general mild scratches and dings. The grip is very good and has a chip at the toe, moderate lower edge wear, some light scratches and dings, and handling wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 1235
Civil War U.S. Colt Model 1860
Army Percussion Revolver - Serial
no. 63370, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Colt
Model 1860 Army Revolver was the main handgun of the
Union Army during the Civil War. It provided a .44 caliber
revolver in a smaller package than the earlier Walker and
Dragoon revolvers. This revolver was manufactured in
1862 on contract for the U.S. Military and has a three-screw
frame cut for a shoulder stock, standard markings, matching numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger, back strap, cylinder and arbor pin; small inspection marks, cartouches on the grip, and “HH” lightly carved on the left side of the grip. CONDITION: Very good with 20% original blue on the barrel, traces of original finish in some protected areas, attractive aged patina on the trigger guard,
gray and brown patina on the balance, some patches of light pitting, replaced wedge, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
210 Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500