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LOT 3110
Scarce 2 Inch Barrel, Silver Plated
Engraved National Arms Company No.
2 Brass Frame Derringer - Serial no. 5626,
41 RF cal., 2 inch irregular bbl., silver finish,
walnut grips. Only 200 National Arms Co. No.
2 derringers were produced with short 2 inch
barrels between 1865 and 1870. Although iron frames were generally
less common than brass frames, knowledgeable collectors account
for only five short barrel examples known with brass frames. The top of the
scarce, 2 inch barrel has the one line address with the serial number on the
underside. The assembly number “BB26” is stamped on the left frame side
under the grip and on the right grip panel. The inside of both grips are stamped “BB/26”. It has
the standard scroll engraving, full silver plating, and checkered walnut grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original silver plating which shows an attractively aged patina with some scattered small patches of light flaking/pitting on the barrel and crisp engraving. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered light dings and crisp checkering. It does not hold at full cock, otherwise mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3111
Very Fine Colt Cloverleaf
House Model Revolver -
Serial no. 6610, 41 cal., 3 inch
round bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. Manufactured
in 1874. Fixed front sight with top strap notched rear sight.
The top of the barrel is marked “+COLT’S HOUSE PISTOL/
HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.+” and “PAT. SEP.19. 1871” in the rear sight
groove. The serial number is stamped on the butt and barrel. Silver finished brass frame with removable side plate and smooth bird’s head grips.
LOT 3114
Very Scarce Short Barreled Colt House
Model Cloverleaf Pocket Spur Trigger
Revolver - Serial no. 6964, 41 RF cal., 1 1/2
inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1874, this is an example of
a desirable, short barrel version of the Colt “Cloverleaf”
revolver. The patent date is marked in the sight groove
on top of the frame and “COLT” is on the left of the 1 1/2
inch barrel. The matching serial number is visible on the butt, bottom
of the barrel, and inside of each grip panel. It is fitted with blade front and frame notch rear sights, checkered trigger and hammer, and a pair of bird’s head grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original nickel plating with some flaking at the edges. The slightly undersize grips are very fine with high edge wear, a few handling marks, and much of the original finish remaining. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3115
Colt Acid Etched Panel New
House .41 Revolver with Scarce
Cop and Thug Grips - Serial no. 18176, 41
CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber
grips. Manufactured in 1884. The barrel has the two-line
address on top and the left side of the barrel is marked “COLT HOUSE 41”
in an etched panel. The left side of the frame is marked “41CAL” and the
full serial number is marked on the butt. It has standard features and is
fitted with a very desirable pair of checkered hard rubber “cop and thug” grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% of the original nickel finish with some scattered light
spotting, some mild edge wear on the front edges of the cylinder, and the etched panel
remaining crisp. The grips are fine showing some light wear and a few scattered light handling
marks. Mechanically needs work as the hammer does not hold at half or full cock.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3116
National Arms Company No.
2 Derringer - Serial no. 8850,
41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular
bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured circa 1865 to
1870 with total production of an estimated 12,000 before being
purchased by Colt in 1870. The top of the barrel has the one line
address with the serial number on the underside. The assembly
number “CG50” is stamped on the left frame side under the grip and on
the right grip panel. The inside of the left grip is hand marked “CG/45”
and the inside of the right grip is hand marked “CG/50”. It has the standard
scroll engraving and checkered grips. Blue finish with silver plated frame.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish on the barrel and 30% of the original
silver finish on the frame, with the balance of both having thinned to a smooth grey patina with crisp engraving. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and cylinder show 60% of the original blue
finish, with areas of brown patina, mild edge wear, and light spotting and handling marks. The
frame retains 95% plus original sliver, with a fine mixed antique patina overall, some edge wear,
and light handling marks. Some pressure dents and scratches are present on the grips, as well as
some rubbing of the varnish on the high points. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3112
Early Production Colt Open
Top Pocket Spur Trigger
Revolver with Scarce Long Barrel - Serial no. 883, 22
RF cal., 2 7/8 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1871, with the early high spur hammer and the
top of the scarce 2 7/8 inch barrel marked with the standard Colt
two-line address flanked by Maltese crosses. The serial number is marked on
the butt, with the matching serial number on the bottom of the barrel lug and
marked inside each of the grips in ink.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish and 60% of the aged silver with the balance
mostly a smooth grey patina or an attractively aged brass. The grips are also fine with most of the
varnish and some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3113
Massive Display Model of a Dual-Blade Folding “Pocket” Knife
- This massive demonstration model knife was likely produced in
England around the middle-late 19th century. This knife would
have been ideal for marketing use at trades fairs as well as in retail
locations to demonstrate the quality of a knife maker’s wares. It
has two folding drop point blades, one measuring 20 3/4 inches, and
the other measuring 11 inches. There are no visible maker’s marks. It is
fitted with a pair of smooth walnut grip scales, with the grip portion
measuring 23 1/2 inches, and a large blank German silver plate on one
side. It measures 44 inches overall with the larger of the two blades
unfolded.
CONDITION: Very good, the blades and other steel components mostly a bright grey
patina with some speckling of brown patina scattered throughout. The German silver is mostly bright. The grips are also very good with some scattered minor dings and a minor chip on the panel with the escutcheon. An very interesting conversation/display piece!
86 Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000