Auction No. 111 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Saturday, August 27, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 111 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1000 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver
Lot # 301 (Sale Order: 301 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #13003, .36 cal., 6 1/2" barrel with a very good bore which is bright with strong rifling showing light scattered oxidation and some pinprick pitting. The barrel retains a nice 70% original blue, the balance toning to plum with some light dings and handling marks, the loading lever with some smoky mottled case colors. The cylinder retains perhaps 40% original blue, strongest within the flutes, and is primarily smooth with some light handling marks and perhaps a scattered pit here or there, there are remnants of the hammer rest pins intact. The frame exhibits some mottled gray case-hardening showing some nice muting colors on its left flat. Trigger has remnants of pale temper blue, the hammer with some mottled color case-hardening. The straps are primarily a goldenrod patina with some generous trace silver plate on the triggerguard. The one piece walnut grip rates about excellent with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years, it is numbered to the gun in antique ink pen. All of the numbers are matching including the wedge and the revolver seems to function well mechanically. Really a very fine example overall of a long-barreled 1862 police. (37863-6) {ANTIQUE}
U.S. Model 1909 Army Double Action Revolver by Colt
Lot # 302 (Sale Order: 302 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #45694, 45 Colt, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice Model 1909 retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due to some light muzzle and holster wear with the backstrap having toned to a plum showing remnants of some very light oxidation. The trigger shows some very good pale fire temper blue with light wear on its face while the spine of the hammer shows nice blue as well, the bright finished sides of the hammer showing the slightest bit of tiny oxidation in the area of the spur. All of the markings are crisp including Rinaldo Carrs initials and circled "WGP" at upper right of frame. The smooth walnut grips rate very good with minor dings and handling marks and light wear along the edges of the butt. They are "RAC" stamped on their butts but are pencil-numbered to a different gun on the interior, their fit however is very nearly perfect. The lanyard loop is missing from the bottom of the butt but this should be a very easy item to come across. The gun times and locks up perfectly. Really a very lovely example of these sought-after New Service 1909 Army Model revolvers. (37801-15) {C&R}
Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 303 (Sale Order: 303 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #161593, 38 WCF, 4 3/4" barrel with a fair to near good bore which shows evident rifling but with minor pitting and oxidation its full length. The barrel retains trace original blue and is primarily a dull gray and brown patina with some light oxidation staining and light pinprick pitting near the muzzle. The cylinder is mostly a dull plum brown with light oxidation and some very light pitting, more prominent within the flutes. The frame has some remnants of silvery case-hardening, with pewter undertones and overall light oxidation staining and scattered light pitting. Triggerguard and backstrap have faded to a smooth brown patina with some generous traces of original blue at the root of the guard. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate very good and good, the left grip showing a chip at its leading lower edge at the butt; they are scratch-numbered to the gun. The base pin head seems to be is scarred up but the revolver functions well mechanically and was manufactured in 1895. Included with the gun is a small manila tag with antique ink pen writing which reads: "This pistol belonged to your uncle George Martin Price who used it on the battleship Raleigh at the Battle of Manila" furthermore it states that it then went to uncle James Edward Price and she is leaving it to some unnamed person as a memento of their uncles and it is signed Katharine O. Price. Overall a very interesting Single Action Army revolver, somewhat salty but still a nice representative example, and who knows, it could have been present at the Battle of Manila. (37860-2) {ANTIQUE}
Colt Officers Model Double Action Revolver
Lot # 304 (Sale Order: 304 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #275115, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows a couple spots of very light oxidation or perhaps tiny pits about halfway down its length on one of the lands. The metal surfaces on this nice revolver retain about 97% original bright blue, the loss due to some light flaking to plum, along with some high edge wear, primarily on the cylinder. The trigger exhibits lovely pale fire temper blue and has a nicely checkered face while the hammer has strong fire blue on the spine with the bright finished sides brilliant showing perhaps a few tiny spots of oxidation. Fire blue remains on the stock screw and rear sight and the gun times and locks up as tightly as the day it left Colt in 1908. The factory checkered walnut grips rate about excellent with much original varnish and crisp checkering, they are assembly-numbered to the gun in pencil on their interior. Really a very lovely First Model Officers Model target revolver overall. (37801-14) {C&R}
California Percussion Halfstock Sporting And Target Rifle by Koppikus
Lot # 305 (Sale Order: 305 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
.44 cal., 32" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely Sacramento gun are a mix of smooth plum brown and pewter underlying metal. There are a few spots of widely scattered very light oxidation and the odd ding or handling mark here and there, with some very light vise bite marks near the breech. There is a simple globe front sight in place, the rear slot is blanked, there is a simple aperture sight affixed to the long iron tang. The top flat is marked "Koppikus Sacramento", a marking which appears identically on the lockplate. The hammer is rather graceful and the patent breech and tang have a nice swirled cap deflector. There is a nosecap of iron and two iron ramrod thimbles retain the ramrod (front may be a replacement, it is certainly at least resoldered). The triggerguard features a nicer grip flourish and a single forward-curving spur. The crescent butt is of iron as-is the toeplate, they are unadorned. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers which are crisp and wonderfully tuned. The stock rates very good to very good plus with original varnish and the overall light dings and handling marks one would expect from the years. There is some lovely figure in the butt and there is a repaired crack through the wrist which is very well camouflaged and very nicely done. Adolph Koppikus from Lexington Kentucky was active in Sacramento from 1849-1874. A quality-made, if somewhat spartan, California rifle. (37147-54) {ANTIQUE} [Terry Buffum Collection]
Colt Woodsman Semi-Auto Pistol With Original Box
Lot # 306 (Sale Order: 306 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #95957, 22 LR, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98 to very near 99% original blue showing only some very minor high edge wear, the sparsely scattered light scratch here there with numerous tiny dings along the rear radius of sliding frame and along the top radius of the slide (they are pretty much confined to this area). The checkered walnut grips rate about excellent and two-tone magazine is included marked "Colt woodsman/cal. 22 LR", showing some light surface rust at the top right edge. This example has the grooved high-speed mainspring housing. Included with the gun is its original purple-tone, hinged top box which is in poor condition but may well be able to be resurrected by someone who knew what they were doing, it is numbered to the gun on the bottom and on the inside lid in antique ink pen. Also included with the arm is the "Colt woodsman automatic pistols" instruction sheet and "shooting suggestions" pamphlet, each rating fair-good with some foxing and oil staining. Really a very nice woodsman over all in a somewhat tender box. (37793-12) {C&R}
Pennsylvania Percussion Fullstock Sporting Rifle
Lot # 307 (Sale Order: 307 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
About 58 cal. smoothbore, 42 1/2" octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall very pleasing dark plum-brown patina with some sparse oxidation staining and a good deal of pitting in the flash area around the nipple bolster. It is sighted with a simple iron blade front sight and scant flat-topped v-notch rear. The conversion to percussion is by drum and nipple method and the lock and its attendant parts are a similar dark brown and gray patina with some light pitting. The arm has brass hardware in the form of a nosecap, dual ramrod thimbles, tailpipe, faceted dovetailed triggerguard with single forward-curving spur and a faceted buttplate with simple toeplate. The smooth cherry stock rates very good plus showing an old very light cleaning many years ago, with remnants of minor dings and handling marks from the years and a couple minor drying cracks. There is a rear-release daisy head patchbox which is unadorned, full-length combline inlay, arrowhead inlays along the toeline and left and right of forearm ahead of stock flats, a rather large simple sideplate, a double arrowhead inlay in the forestock, dual hook-shaped inlays adjacent to the tang, star, moon and cheekpiece inlays on the left of butt and a simple oval brass inlay atop the wrist. The gun is single trigger equipped and the lock is mechanically functional although the half-cock rest is worn. What is likely the original, or perhaps at least an antique replacement, ramrod is included. An interesting percussion-converted long rifle over all very much in the Allentown or Lehigh school of work, with its curving butt and scant combline. (37631-19) {ANTIQUE}
Colt Officers Model Target Revolver
Lot # 308 (Sale Order: 308 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #9120, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this third issue retain about 98% original blue showing only some very light high edge wear, a turn ring and the sparsely scattered spot of light oxidation here and there. The checkered trigger retains excellent original blue while the bright polished sides of the hammer show some very light oxidation staining. The gun wears a pair of deluxe walnut oakleaf-carved Kearsarge grips which rate about excellent with some minor handling marks from the years, the right grip with the intertwined initials "NWF". The revolver is equipped with a white outline rear sight and custom orange insert flat-faced front and at times and locks up perfectly. (37856-140 310066) {C&R}
Remington Model 1895 Over Under Deringer in Book Casing
Lot # 309 (Sale Order: 309 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #595, .41 RF, 3" barrels with about fair bores. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original bright nickel, showing only some light high edge wear and some muzzle flaking. The trigger and hammer show some generous traces of original pale fire temper blue while the opening lever and extractor have toned primarily to a dull gray patina. The checkered hard rubber grips rate very good to perhaps very good plus, the left grip showing a bit more wear and flattening of the points; the grip screw shows some very nice pale fire temper blue. The Deringer comes cased in a cardboard, leather and fabric covered "book" casing. The "covers" are covered in a burgundy fabric with the corners and spine reinforced in a black kidskin leather. "Twin Barrel Justice" and "Remington" are embossed in gold on the spine. The interior has a russet-toned lining which will fit the Deringer and six rounds of ammunition. The case is key-lockable and the key is included. The mechanism seems to work properly on the Deringer and the hinges are un-cracked, there is however very light vertical play barrel-to-frame. Overall a really neat little casing and a very respectable Remington Type II Deringer. (37863-10) {C&R}
Merkel Pre-War Model 301E Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 310 (Sale Order: 310 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
serial # 14775, 12 ga., 32" ventilated rib B_hler Spezial steel barrels choked a tight modified and a tight full with bright excellent bores which show remnants of some very light oxidation in the areas of ahead of the forcing cones which may have left some extremely light pinprick pitting. The barrels retain about 95%-97% original blue, the loss is due to even fading to a dark plum with scattered light oxidation here and there, the bottom barrel with a number of light handling marks and scratches on its underside. The frame retains roughly 92-95% original color case-hardening, muting on the belly of the frame, and is extensively engraved in rose and scroll with banknote filigree bordering, the top lever retaining nearly all its original blue. The arm features protruding, rather than dial, cocking indicators, gold plated internals, externals including the articulated trigger and extractors as well. The left extractor is marked "2 3/4" on its face and the arm was equipped with ivory target beads, the center bead now missing. The three-piece forend rates very good plus to perhaps near excellent with only light handling marks from the years, the horn insert still intact at the tip of the forend; the forend latch is oxidized. Sadly the buttstock has been broken completely in half at some point and will need to be replaced. There is a German silver oval monogram plate along the toeline engraved "CKR" for Charles Kellogg Rockwell USMA Class of 1906; at West Point he was awarded the Army Athletic Trophy. He served his country in the First World War, had a love of horses, riding and jumping and enjoyed hunting very much. It was said of him by a former classmate in his eulogy "He was an ardent hunter always. No one could match him with the shotgun in the hunting preserves of South Carolina when the birds were flying and the setters were pointing". Lockup is tight and the gun seems to function well mechanically. Right side of barrel features the Merkel Brothers name, left side the AF Stoeger Inc. New York address with "Sole American Agent". A lovely prewar 301 ejectorgun overall certainly worthy of the restoration. (37796-4) {C&R}
U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Rifle-Musket by Springfield Armory
Lot # 311 (Sale Order: 311 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
.58 cal., 40" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are primarily a silvery gunmetal patina with sparsely scattered light oxidation staining here and there and some light pitting in the area of the bolster. The appropriate sights are intact and the firing proofs and 1862 date fully readable. The lock shows perhaps a bit more oxidation staining but with prominent markings and an 1863 date. The triggerguard and buttplate are similar, the bow and triggerplate with some light pinprick pitting. The stock rates very good showing an old light cleaning, also with minor dings and handling marks, a drying crack ahead of the lock and another ahead of the buttplate tang. There are two light left-side cartouches and a rack or other number has been stamped into the left stock flat. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and what is likely the original tulip shaped ramrod is present. A very good example overall of these first model U.S. percussion rifle-muskets. (37867-3) {ANTIQUE}
New York State Percussion Mule Ear Target Rifle by Billinghurst
Lot # 312 (Sale Order: 312 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
About 40 cal., 30 3/4" octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows some sparsely scattered very light oxidation. The barrel is an overall pleasing dark gray and plum patina with light oxidation and perhaps some smoke residue, it is marked "W Billinghurst" on its top flat. Barrel features a simple globe front sight with lollipop insert and a windage and elevation adjustable tang sight installed on the lightly engraved tang. The lockplate shows some very light geometric engraving on both the plate and the hammer, the nipple is a modern replacement. There is a pewter nosecap and simple unadorned brass triggerguard with brass trigger and triggerplate and a simple brass buttplate fitted. The stock appears to be of English walnut and rates about very good with much original varnish, with the overall minor dings and handling marks one would expect from the years, more prominent on the left stock flat. The right side of the forestock has a crack its full-length from the lock all the way to the nosecap, a portion of the nosecap is cracked off as well. The barrel is retained with a single iron wedge without escutcheon, the current wedge is a replacement, as is the ramrod. The underside of the barrel is marked "WH Smith, this could be the barrel provider or a salvaged barrel which Billinghurst used to create this rifle. A very neat example overall from this prolific and sought-after maker. (37147-49) {ANTIQUE} [Terry Buffum Collection]
Burnside 5th Model Civil War Carbine
Lot # 313 (Sale Order: 313 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #10803, .54 cal., 21" barrel with a very good, mostly bright bore which shows strong rifling and some very light oxidation with a circle of oxidation and light pitting about halfway down its length. The metal surfaces are an overall dull pewter gray and speckled brown patina with scattered very light pinprick pitting near overall and a few spots of more moderate oxidation staining. There are the expected minor handling marks and dings from the years of use and a vise bite mark near the breech. The buttstock is unmolested and rates very good with much original varnish and the expected dings and handling marks from the years. It exhibits one light and one very good left-side cartouche. The forearm rates good to very good as well showing more dings and handling marks and perhaps a bit more wear. The sling ring and bar are intact and barrel, frame and breechblock are all serial numbered alike; the mechanism seems to work properly and the lock is crisp. An about very good example overall of this last model Burnside that clearly appears to have seen its time afield (37867-1) {ANTIQUE}
Strayer-Voigt Infinity Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 314 (Sale Order: 314 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #585522, 40 S&W, 5" Nowlin barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a high-quality double stack race pistol with lots of nice features. The bright stainless steel slide and matte stainless steel frame rate excellent to like-new. The one-piece black synthetic textured grip rates about excellent showing a few light blemishes and features an aluminum Dawson Precision Ice flared magazine well. Other features include skeletonized hammer and trigger, knurled magazine release button and an ambidextrous safety. Pistol is sighted with a red fiber optic front sight and a Bo-mar adjustable black wide notch rear sight. There is no magazine included with the pistol. A very smooth Infinity pistol. (157784-1) {MODERN}
Scarce Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Rifle
Lot # 315 (Sale Order: 315 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #71375, 30 U.S. Mod 1903 (30-03), 24" barrel with a bright near excellent bore with light frosting in the grooves. This is a scarce 1895 takedown in 30-03. The barrel retains 95-97% original blue with a tiny amount of silvering at the muzzle, thinning in some areas and a few light clusters of oxidation staining. The frame and action retain 50% original blue with most of the finish remaining on the bolt, magazine and lever with nearly all of the frame toned to gunmetal gray showing light oxidation stains and a few pinprick pits. The straight grip walnut buttstock and schnabel tip forend with ebony insert rate very good plus, as refinished, with several dings and dents scattered about and one moderate chip on the high right side of the buttstock. Rifle is sighted with a Lyman white bead front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sporting sight. This scarce 30-03 has a very nice bore and would still be a joy to shoot. (157771-11) {C&R}
Custom STI 2011 Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 316 (Sale Order: 316 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #CM2547, 40 S&W, 5" Schuemann Hybrid barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice STI 2011 pistol with many amenities. The custom serrated slide and frame retain 98% original blue with minor wear on the bottom flat of the frame ahead where the maker marking is stamped as well as a bit of silvering on the sides of the grip safety. The one-piece black synthetic textured STI grip rates excellent with no visible dings or dents. Special features include a flared aluminum magazine well, skeletonized trigger and Koenig hammer, ambidextrous safety, oversized magazine release button and an Aftec extractor. Pistol is sighted with a red fiber optic front sight and a Bo-mar adjustable black wide notch rear sight. Included is a single double-stack magazine with a red aluminum base as well as an invoice with a listing of all of the extra features added to the pistol. Really a very nice STI 2011 with tons of add-ons and upgrades. (157784-2) {MODERN}
Engraved Colt New Line 32 Caliber Revolver
Lot # 317 (Sale Order: 317 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #6499, 32 RF, 2 1/4" barrel with a good bore with evenly scattered pits. This is a fine little 32 cal. Colt. The metal surfaces retain 95% original nickel-plated finish showing lovely loose foliate and geometric engraving throughout with scattered wear and oxidation staining, mostly around the front edges of the cylinder, as well as a faint turn ring. The two-line barrel address is still legible however the left side etching is no longer there. The two-piece genuine mother-of-pearl bird's head grips rate excellent with the exception of a tiny spot of oxidation staining on the bottom of the left grip. The arm times and locks nicely. A very nice Colt New Line revolver with tasteful engraving. (157863-19) {ANTIQUE}
Smith & Wesson 38 Double Action Second Model Revolver
Lot # 318 (Sale Order: 318 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #22446, 38 S&W, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright very good to near excellent bore with light frosting throughout. This second model revolver retains 90% re-applied nickel finish with scattered flaking finish throughout and is beautifully engraved with detailed foliate scroll and geometric designs. The trigger and hammer show strong traces of original case-hardened colors and the triggerguard shows a few traces of blue with the balance toned to a pewter patina. The two-piece smooth ivory grips rate excellent with the exception of a couple of tiny cracks on the bottom of each grip. The arm times and locks tightly. A lovely second model Smith & Wesson revolver. (157684-2) {ANTIQUE}
Colt Bankers Special Revolver
Lot # 319 (Sale Order: 319 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #357168, 38 S&W, 2" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1932 made gun retains about 99% original blue with a few minor specs of oxidation and a turn ring on the cylinder. The un-numbered checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions rate excellent. The little gun appears to have spent most of its life in the "vault" and would be a fine addition to any collection. (87793-4) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 29-1 Revolver Without Factory Model Designation
Lot # 320 (Sale Order: 320 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #S947990, 44 Magnum, 8 3/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful three screw revolver is serial numbered outside the range of the "S" series N-frame revolvers and is not marked on the frame with the model number. One can only speculate as to why this gun ended up with this serial number and markings but the gun is in beautiful condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with a faint turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The .500" target trigger and .500" target hammer retain beautiful case-hardened colors. The checkered rosewood factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent. The gun features a white outline micro adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight. Included with the revolver are a mahogany presentation case with cleaning rod, bore brush, bore mop and screwdriver. This unusual variation of the Model 29 appears to have seen little if any use and is a golden opportunity for the enthusiast to add something out of the ordinary to their collection. (87793-17) {MODERN}
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol by G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 321 (Sale Order: 321 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. The dark gray barrel has a welding imperfection but, a smooth grind mark. The metal surfaces are gun metal gray and retain about 97% original corrosion resistant finish with light handling marks, scattered light freckling, and a few weld and grind marks. The cocking knob is in excellent condition with a visible but unreadable cavity mold number. This three-hole pistol has no breech marking, the floor plate is present and the gun remains fully functional. A nice example of the "Woolworth Pistol". (86229-878) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol by G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 322 (Sale Order: 322 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces are gun metal gray and retain about 95% original corrosion resistant finish with light handling marks, scattered freckling and a smooth grind mark on the barrel. The cocking knob is in excellent condition with cavity mold number 28. This four-hole pistol has no breech marking, the floor plate is present and the gun remains fully functional. No clandestine or WWII collection is complete without a Liberator. (86229-739) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol by G.M. Guide Lamp Division
Lot # 323 (Sale Order: 323 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
45 ACP, 4" barrel with a near excellent bore exhibiting rust near the muzzle. The barrel has a smooth grind mark with a small welding imperfection. The metal surfaces are gun metal gray and retain about 97% original corrosion resistant finish with light handling marks, a few scattered oxidation stains plus, heavy oxidation and pitting around the muzzle. The cocking knob is in excellent condition with cavity mold number 28. This three-hole pistol has no breech marking, the floor plate is present and the gun remains fully functional. This Liberator would be a great addition to any martial collection. (86229-753) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Manhattan Arms Navy Type Percussion Revolver
Lot # 324 (Sale Order: 324 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #18718, 36 cal., 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore that exhibits a few, scattered pinprick pits and oxidation blemishes. The barrel retains about 95% original bright blue finish, the loss due to flaking to a brown patina. The loading lever retains 80% vibrant color case-hardened colors. The cylinder retains about 94-95% of its original blue finish with light flaking on the high edges and thinning around the circumference having crisp cylinder scenes. The frame and hammer retain 95% vibrant color case-hardened colors and the revolver is equipped with a spring plate. The backstrap is an ocher patina with strong traces of original silver plate, perhaps 20% remaining on the triggerguard. The grip is correctly numbered to the gun and rates near excellent condition with some light handling wear and perhaps a bit of added varnish at the butt. There is some light screw slot damage to the wedge screw but this Series III Navy Manhattan has correctly matching serial numbers on all appropriate parts. This is a very nice condition Series III revolver sure to be a very proud addition to any collection of percussion arms. (177863-5) {ANTIQUE}
Cooper Second Model Navy Pocket Percussion Revolver
Lot # 325 (Sale Order: 325 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #5008, 31 Cal, 4" octagon barrel having a bright near excellent bore having just a tiny cluster of pitting present. The barrel retains 75% plus original blue finish with the balance flaking to a mottled brown patina with wear to pewter on the sharp edges. The loading lever retains 60% of its vibrant case-hardened colors with the balance flaking to a smoke gray patina. The cylinder retains 40% original blue finish with the balance flaking to a gray brown patina along with having loss due to a turn ring. The frame retains 65% of its original case-hardened colors with the balance displaying a smoke gray patina having some light specks of surface oxidation. The hammer has toned to a smoky gray patina having traces of original case colors in the protected areas. The triggerguard and backstrap have toned to a dull goldenrod patina. The one piece walnut grip rates very good with much original varnish showing some wear, especially on the edges of the butt; it is pencil-numbered to the gun. The numbers are matching except for the wedge which is un-numbered and the gun functions well mechanically. A really nice Cooper in fine state of condition. (177863-4) {ANTIQUE}
