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Serial Number 1 Firearms from the Jim Supica Collection
LOT 1655
Pair of Serial Number 1 Colt United States Cavalry Commemorative Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolvers with Shoulder Stock -A) Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver - Serial no. AU1US, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. The left side of the barrel is marked “UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE”. The special serial number “AU1US” is marked on the bottom of the barrel and frame. Italian proofs are stamped on the cylinder. Includes a shoulder stock (fits “B” but not “A”). CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 97% original blue finish and 95% plus original case colors with handling/storage marks and an attractive patina on the trigger guard and back strap. Grip is very good with dings and scratches and a few nicks on the high edge. Mechanically fine. Stock is very good with dings and scratches and an attractive patina on the brass. B) Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver - Serial no. AUUS1, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. The left side of the barrel is marked “UNITED STATES CAVALRY COMMEMORATIVE”. The special serial number “AUUS1” is stamped on the barrel and frame with a faint illegible marking below the trigger guard screw, and “1US” on the butt. A cartouche is stamped on both sides of the grip. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original blue and case colors and 90% original silver with minor handling marks. Grips are very good with dings and scratches. Mechanically needs work as the hammer sticks right before the first stop. Provenance: The Supica Collection. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1656
Uberti/America Remembers United States Cavalry Commemorative Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Serial Number 1 - Serial no. 1, 44 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/gold finish, walnut grips. Standard markings and features as well as the single digit serial number “1”. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% plus original blue and gold finishes with wear at the muzzle and handling marks mainly on the undersized grip and wedge. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Supica Collection. Estimate: 600 - 900
LOT 1657
Experimental Serial Number X1 Colt Second Generation Black Powder Series Pocket Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. X1, 36 cal., 5 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. At first glance, this revolver looks like it was one of the first Colt Pocket Navy revolvers off the line in the 1860s, but its actually one of the first off the line in the late 1970s. Reproduction Colt percussion revolvers came in demand in the mid-20th century, and Colt themselves began producing them in 1971. The Pocket Navy model was reintroduced in 1979 after Lou Imperato took over production. Colt continued to inspect the revolvers. This revolver appears to be the first one produced as a factory test/ experimental prototype. It has serial number “X1” on the various components. The barrel has a small brass cone front sight and “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” stamped on top. The frame has the classic “COLTS/PATENT” marking. The cylinder has the iconic stagecoach roll-scene. The left side of the trigger guard has the “36 CAL” marking. CONDITION: Very fine with 98% plus original blue, casehardened, and silver plated finish; attractive aged patina on the silver, light cylinder drag lines, and minimal handling and storage marks. The grips are also very fine and have some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Supica Collection. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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