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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus bright original high polish blue finish with smooth gray patina on the balance. The engraving is crisp. The hammer retains 75% original nitre blue. The grip is very fine with a crack visible on the back at the cap and a couple of long vertical age stress lines, otherwise highly attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent. B) Mass Arms Navy Model Revolver - Serial no. 746, 36 cal., 6 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, antique ivory grips. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 80% plus original blue finish with smooth
gray patina on the balance. The engraving is crisp. The cylinder pin screw is absent. The hammer retains 75% original nitre blue. The grip is fine as repaired on left rear right side with highly attractive color and grain on the balance. Mechanically excellent. A fantastic example of exhibition quality engraved pair of Adams patent double action percussion revolvers fit for royalty. The extraordinary American West panel scenes alone make for a grand work of 19th century artistry befitting of any advanced public or private collections. Estimate: 27,500 - 42,500
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