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LOT 148
Extremely Rare Short
Barrel Colt Cloverleaf
Revolver with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 2230, 41 RF
cal., 1 1/2 inch octagonal bbl., blue/silver
finish, varnished walnut grips. This Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver
was manufactured with an extremely rare short 1 1/2 inch octagonal
barrel in 1871. The revolver has a blued barrel and four-shot cylinder, silver-
plated brass frame, niter blue hammer and trigger. The two-piece, walnut, bird’s head
grips have a varnished finish. The barrel has a nickel-silver, half-moon, front sight blade;
the top of the frame has the same, ‘pinch frame’ rear sight notch found on the Single
Action Army Revolver. The revolver has the early, 1 1/2-inch, octagon barrel and hammer
with the early high profile spur. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped “COLT”. The serial
number is stamped on the bottom of the bird’s head butt. British proof and inspection
marks are stamped on the upper left barrel flat, between each cylinder chamber and on the lower right
side of the frame. The Colt Cloverleaf Revolver is a key piece for any advanced Colt collection because it was the
first Colt solid frame revolver chambered for metallic cartridge ammunition. The included Colt factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length and blue finish. The letter states that the revolver was sold to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York City and was shipped on March 22, 1873. The shipment included ten guns.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% of the original blue and 40% silver-plated finish. 97% of the original high polish blue remains on the barrel; the cloverleaf cylinder has 60% of the original high polish blue finish. The frame has 40% of the delicate silver-plated finish; the balance of the brass frame has a mellow, un-polished patina. The trigger and hammer retain 70% of the fiery, niter blue finish. The grips are excellent with most of the original, high-gloss varnish finish and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is a very fine example of a scarce short barrel, first year production Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 149
Exceptional Cased London Agency Shipped Colt Etched Panel New Line
.41 Spur Trigger Revolver - Serial no. 1554, 41 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured 1877 with standard markings, including the “COLT NEW 41” in an etched panel on the left of the barrel and British proofs on the bottom of the barrel and cylinder. Matching numbers are present
on the left of the grip frame, bottom of the
barrel, rear face of the cylinder, and penciled
inside each grip panel. It has standard
features. Includes a hardwood case with
Colt London Agency interior label, cleaning
rod, key, and ten .41 CF cartridges.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus of the bright original high polish
blue and 70% plus of the vibrant original case colors with the balance having
thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, and a mostly well-defined etched
panel. The grips are also very fine with a hairline crack in the varnish on the right and some light high spot wear. Mechanically excellent. The case is also very fine with minimal handling/storage wear.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 150
Colt Etched Panel New House Model Revolver with
London Proofs - Serial no. 19952, 38 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1884. This revolver is
one of roughly 4,000 manufactured from 1880-1886, as a continuation of
the “house” revolver line, and part of Colt’s “New” line of revolvers. Standard
two-line Hartford address on top of the barrel, patent date on the bottom and “COLT NEW
38” in an etched panel on the left.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus original bright blue finish with crisp original acid etched panel, some areas of light flaking to a smooth brown, and
sharp markings and edges. Grips are also very fine with crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
182 Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 151
Cased London Proofed
Colt Etched Panel New
Line .41 Spur Trigger
Revolver with Pearl
Grips - Serial no. 9555,
41 CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
pearl grips. Manufactured
1878 with standard markings,
including the “COLT NEW 41”
in an etched panel on the left
of the barrel and British proofs
on the lower left of the barrel
and the cylinder. Matching
numbers are present on the left
of the grip frame, bottom of the
barrel, and the rear face of the
cylinder (“555”). It has standard
features and is fitted with a pair
of smooth pearl grips. Includes
a leather wrapped hard case
marked “G.O.A. BRIGGS” on the
lid and three .41 CF cartridges.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of
the original blue finish overall, 40% of the original case colors, and 85% plus of the original nitre blue with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily on the higher areas of the cylinder and grips straps. The grips are also very good with a few light chips and otherwise minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some mild handling/storage wear. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 152
Excellent Desirable London Retailer Cased Colt Third Model “Thuer” Deringer - Serial no. 7533, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. These derringers were introduced in 1870 and totaled around 48,000 produced, with
this example being an early
second type, having the short
high hammer. The back strap on thi
example has been engraved by the
London retailer with “F.T.Baker.
88. Fleet St. London” 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.
It is fitted with a pair of smooth
antique ivory grips that are both
hand numbered to the gun on the
interior. Includes a brown, lightly
tooled, leather wrapped handbag
style case with the interior lining of
lid marked with the same Fred T. Baker
Fleet St. address.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95%
plus of the original nickel and nitre
blue finishes with a series of minor tool
marks on the left of the frame around a screw and otherwise minimal handling evidence. The grips are excellent showing an attractively aged tone and minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with some light wear.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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