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LOT 3231
Very Scarce and Desirable C.R. Alsop First Model Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 366, 36 cal., 4 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Only about 500 of these Navy Model revolvers and 300 of the smaller Pocket Model revolvers were manufactured by Charles R. Alsop of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1862 and 1863. Both designs closely resemble the Savage revolvers also produced in Middletown in the late 1850s and early 1860s. Multiple members of the Alsop family held positions in the Savage Revolving Firearms Company, and Charles was one of the principal gunsmiths with the firm. Thus, Alsop revolvers are clearly refined versions of the somewhat awkwardly shaped Savage system. The barrel has a blade front sight and “C.R. ALSOP MIDDLETOWN, CONN./PATENTED JULY 17th. AUGUST 7th. 1860 MAY 14th. 1861,” the cylinder is marked “C.R. ALSOP PATENTED/NOV. 26TH 1861,” and the left side plate has “PATENTED JANY. 21ST 1862.” The top of the frame has a long groove for a rear sight. The matching serial number is located on the butt and hand written inside each grip. CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey- brown patina and a few scattered patches of light flash pitting. The grips are very fine with most of the original varnish and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3232
Scarce Remington-Rider Double Action Percussion Revolver with Case and Accessories - Serial no. 526,
31 cal., 3 inch octagon bbl.,
blue finish, hard rubber grips.
One of approximately 2,000 manufactured from 1860-
1873. It has the standard
two-line address/patent
marking on top of the barrel.
The matching serial number
is marked on the left of the
grip frame, bottom of the
barrel, and inside each grip
panel. Includes a hardwood
case, key, floral motif powder flask, bullet mold, and cleaning rod with brass grip.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus
of the original blue finish with the
balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey or brown patina. The grips are very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some scattered light handling/ storage marks, and the accessories are fine with mild wear.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 3233
Factory Engraved Remington-Rider Metallic Cartridge Conversion Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 6035, 32 RF cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, antique ivory grips. A metallic cartridge
conversion of the Remington-Rider pocket revolver that was introduced after 1873 with this example having a factory engraving. Only approximately 2,000 of these revolvers were made in total, with the majority being the earlier percussion variant. The engraving on this example mostly consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background with geometric panel motifs on several of the barrel flats and accents on top of the frame, butt and back strap. The barrel is numbered to the gun and has the two-line Remington address/Rider patent dates marking. It is fitted with a pair of smooth antique ivory grips. CONDITION: Fine, retains traces of the original blue finish with a few small scattered patches of brown oxidation/light pitting, mostly crisp engraving, and retaining most of the nickel finish on the trigger guard. The slightly undersize grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks and an attractively aged tone. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3234
Very Scarce Remington-Beals 3rd Model Pocket Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 853, 31 cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, antique ivory grips. Only an estimated 1,000 of these 3rd Models were manufactured from 1859 to 1860. The 3rd Model is the only Beals pocket revolver equipped with a loading lever, which is the same type used on Beals Army and Navy revolvers. The top barrel flat has the standard two line Beals patent dates (‘56, ‘57, ‘58) and the Remington address marking. The cylinder has etched floral scrollwork. The barrel is numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Good, displaying a smooth gray patina associated with a well traveled sidearm that spent a lifetime in service. Much of the cylinder etching remains. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks and very attractive grain and color. Mechanically fine. One of only about 1,000 produced, this Remington-Beals 3rd Model pocket revolver is a true survivor of Americana. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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