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LOT 3192
Documented London Agency Shipped Colt Etched Panel House Model Spur
Trigger Revolver with Factory Letter and Holster - Serial
no. 19667, 41 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured
in 1884, this is one of only approximately 2,150 of the five-shot configuration House Model revolvers produced. This example was shipped to Colt’s London Agency and has British proofs on
the lower left of the barrel and between the chambers of the cylinder. “COLT HOUSE 41” is in an etched
panel on the left of the barrel and “A” is on the left of the frame. Visible numbers match including inside of the right
grip panel. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as shipment to Colt’s London Agency on 22 April 1886. Includes a brown leather holster with a Maltese cross tooled on the belt loop.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original nickel finish with some scattered light spotting, light edge wear, and light handling marks. The etched panel remains crisp. The grips are excellent with only the slightest
handling marks and crisp checkering. The cylinder does not turn when the hammer is cocked, otherwise mechanically functions. The holster is very fine.
Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
LOT 3193
Colt Third Model “Thuer” Derringer - Serial no. 26767, 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 the standard “-COLT-” marking in italics. The frame is attractively silver plated and the serial number is marked on the left
of the grip frame. It has standard features and is fitted with a pair of smooth rosewood grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% of the original blue finish, the balance a smooth grey patina, and 95% plus of the original silver plating which shows an attractively
aged patina. The grips are also very
fine with a few patches of flaking
varnish and a few light handling
marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Compton
LaBauve Collection; The George S.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
LOT 3194
Very Rare and Desirable 50-Count Box of Eley Bros. .410 CF Cartridges - This is a very rare and desirable, 50-count box of .410 CF cartridges manufactured by Eley Bros. in London. This cartridge is very similar in dimensions to the .41 Short Colt, however some debate remains whether they should in fact be considered the same cartridge. The box is made up of plain cardboard and has a green or yellow label on top of the lid with black text.
CONDITION: Very fine, generally showing mild wear with some separation of two lid corners. The box appears to contain its full compliment of cartridges but is currently wrapped in plastic. NOTE: Will ship to FFL’s only. If picking up must have FOID or FFL. All state and local laws apply.
Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
Lewis Jr. Collection.
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