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LOT 170
Colt Model 1851 London Navy
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 34656, 36 cal.,
7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1853. The revolver
has the large oval iron trigger guard, iron back strap
and bordered hammer knurling. “-ADDRESS COL COLT. LONDON.-” marked on the top barrel flat. “COLTS/PATENT” stamped on the left of the frame. The cylinder is roll-engraved with the Texas Navy battle scene, “COLTS PATENT No. 34656” marking and London “Crown/V” and “Crown/GP” proof and inspection marks are stamped on the left side of the barrel lug and
LOT 168
Colt Second
Model Dragoon
Percussion
Revolver with
Leather Holster -
Serial no. 9662, 44
cal., 7 1/2 inch part
octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Only an
estimated 2,700 Colt Second
Model Dragoon revolvers were
manufactured around 1850 and 1851 compared to 7,000 of the First Model Dragoons and 10,500 Third Model Dragoons. They
are thus by far the scarcest of the primary Colt Dragoon revolvers that are the descendants of Colt’s massive Model 1847 Walker revolver. They weigh around 4 pounds and thus were designed specifically for mounted use and to be carried in pommel holsters. The Second Model Dragoon revolver features are the combination of square-back trigger guard and rectangular cylinder stops. The Colt Dragoon revolvers were used primarily by the First and Second Dragoon Regiments and the U.S. Regiment of Mounted Riflemen from 1849 until the Civil War, and many saw use by the Union and Confederate cavalry throughout the Civil War. The barrel has the one-line New York address and a rear dovetail slot added during the period to meet the demands of the day, the frame is marked “COLTS/PATENT”, unnumbered wedge, mismatched arbor pin (“658”), and matching serial numbers appear on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, and loading lever. Includes a lightly tooled period holster.
CONDITION: Good as a well-traveled pre-Civil War Colt holster gun displaying a classic “as found” patina associated with a lifetime spent in an inhospitable environment. The percussion nipples and grip are replacements. The grip is also good. Mechanically needs work. The holster is fair. An important antique American revolver descended from the famous Colt Walker.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 169
Cased Colt
Model 1855
“Root”
Sidehammer
Pocket
Percussion
Revolver -
Serial no. 888,
31 cal., 3 1/2
inch octagon
bbl., blue
finish, walnut
grips. This is
an attractive
Model 3A
variant of Colt’s
“New Model Pocket Revolving Pistol” and falls within the noted 1-1350 serial number range for this variation. It is readily identifiable based on the 3 1/2 inch octagon barrel and full fluted cylinder in .31 caliber. The barrel has a brass cone front sight and is marked with the two-line, two-block address and patent marking with crosses. The rear sight is a groove and notch in the top strap. The cylinder has the patent marking in one of the flutes. Matching serial numbers are visible on the bottom of the barrel and the butt. It comes in a fitted hardwood case with a cap tin, a blued Colt patent ball and bullet mold, and a floral pattern pocket powder flask. CONDITION: Fine with 50% original blue finish, fading mainly on the cylinder, 20% original case colors, smooth brown patina on the balance, mild marks and scratches, and generally minor overall wear including some light oxidation. The grip is fine and has mild edge wear, dents on both sides of the grip, and light scratches and dings. Mechanically needs work (not holding full-cock). The case and accessories are very good with moderate wear.
on the cylinder between each nipple recess. Matching serial numbers visible on the bottom of the barrel lug, frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, loading lever, wedge, cylinder pin and handwritten in black ink inside the grip mortise. Brass post front sight and hammer notch rear sight, and fitted with a varnished one-piece walnut grip.
CONDITION: Very good with 20% original blue finish visible around the wedge and strongest on the protected area on the bottom of the barrel, traces of case colors visible, and smooth brown patina on the balance with a few scattered patches of light pitting, clear markings overall and mostly visible cylinder scene. Grip is fine with scattered scratches and dings, some crazing along the bottom edges, and a filled in section on the bottom right. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
176 Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 171
Civil War Era Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 234794, 31 cal., 5 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1863. Standard markings and features, including matching serial numbers. The grip appears to be numbered “4796.” It comes in a fitted hardwood case with a cap tin, ball/bullet mold, eagle and crossed revolvers pattern pocket flask, L-shaped combination tool, and cartridge pack. CONDITION: Fine with 70% of the original case colors, 30% original blue on the cylinder, traces of original blue on the barrel, 20% original silver plating, dark aged patina on the silver and brass, and mottled brown patina on the balance of the iron. The grip is also fine and has mild edge wear, strong original varnish, and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are fine with generally mild age and storage related wear such as faded finish on the accessories and minor dings and scratches.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000