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LOT 3188
Very Fine Documented Colt House Model Spur Trigger Revolver as Pictured in “The William M. Locke Collection” by Sellers - Serial no.
9722, 41 RF cal., 2 5/8 inch
round bbl., blue/silver finish,
rosewood grips. Colt’s five shot
“House Pistol” was part of the
House Model line that debuted in
1871 and was one of Colt’s first two cartridge revolvers. Only 2,150 were produced in this configuration and manufactured circa 1874-1876. This example was produced near the end
of production. The final serial number is estimated to have been 9952, suggesting this revolver was produced in the final months of production. It has the standard markings and features including matching serial numbers on the barrel, butt, and grips. This specific revolver is pictured on p.186 of “The William M. Locke Collection” by
Frank Sellers.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% of the original blue finish on the barrel and cylinder and strong traces of the attractively age-darkened silver on the frame with the balance an attractively aged brass. The grips are excellent with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The William M. Locke Collection; The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3189
Early Production “High Hammer” Variant Colt Third Model “Thuer” Derringer - Serial no. 443, 41 RF cal.,
2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips. These derringers were introduced in 1870 and totaled around 48,000 produced. The top of the barrel has a rounded blade front sight and “COLT” in large italic letters and the bottom of the barrel has small British proofs. The hammer is the early production “high” variant and it has the raised bolster on the forward bottom of the frame. The three-digit serial number is stamped on the left of the grip frame under the grip and hand marked inside each of the grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% of the original blue finish and 30% of the attractively aged silver finish with the balance mostly an attractively aged brass and a small patch of light oxidation on the left of the barrel. The grips are fine with a glued crack in the left panel and a few scattered light handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3190
Exceptional Factory Engraved Colt No. 1 Derringer - Serial no. 394, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., nickel/silver finish, metal grips. Colt’s First Model Derringer was based on the design first manufactured by Moore Patent Firearms Co. and then the National Arms Co. before it was purchased by Colt in 1870. They were manufactured until 1890. Colt advertised this model as the “No. 1 National Deringer.” This example has flourishes of scroll engraving on the sides of the silver plated frame and behind the hammer and a small burst pattern at the breech. The markings and other features are standard.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 98% plus of the original nickel finish and 90% plus of the original silver finish which shows an attractively aged patina. The engraving and grip checkering remain crisp. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,500
LOT 3191
Rare Colt Advertising Broadside for
Colt Derringers and Ammunition - This
is a late 19th century Colt advertising broadside featuring Colt’s derringers and their wide offering of ammunition. This piece is an excellent example of the period of transition from percussion firearms to the new metallic cartridges. The advertisement is double sided and is dated 1870, with the dated side featuring an extensive price list of ammunition offered by Colt, including percussion combustible envelope cartridges up to their new metallic cartridge offerings. The reverse side features two of Colt’s derringers prominently. Interestingly, it is the Third Model “Thuer” derringer, and Colt’s First Model or “National” derringer which are pictured, with a small notation indicating that the First Model is also offered with wood stocks (Second Model derringer). CONDITION: Very fine, with a few minor
fold creases and some scattered mild staining. The images and text remain crisp overall with minimal fading. This rare Colt advertising broadside would be a fantastic addition to a Colt derringer collection! Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
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