Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting - Day 1

Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting - Day 1

Tuesday, October 30, 2018  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting - Day 1

Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting - Day 1

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(A) Cased London Nickel Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver (1877).

Lot # 280 (Sale Order: 276 of 399)      

The .450 Boxer was the first of seven different calibers made by Colt especially for the British trade. A total of 729 standard frame Colts were produced in this caliber. This example is finish in full factory nickel with screw-in frame, donut ejector, fire blue screws and cylinder, varnished one piece walnut grips. Three line patent date. Left rear trigger bow stamped "45 CAL B". Top of barrel has Pall Mall barrel address. Each cylinder flute and barrel has English proof marks. Full or partial matching serial numbers can be found frame, trigger guard, backstrap. CONDITION: There is an area surrounding one cylinder flute that shows some bubbling and two cylinder chambers that show some loss of nickel on the bevel. Barrel has a couple of minor spider lines. There is some browning, freckling and thinning on backstrap. Overall solid 95% original factory nickel. Nearly all fire blue still present on pin and screws. Grips are near mint. Indexes and locks up like new. Near mint bore. Comes in an original English oak case with London address label inside, James Dixon oil bottle, cleaning rod and nitre blue wrench. Beautiful, early English cased single action. Accessories : Wooden case with accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Boxer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : No Serial Number: 37286
The .450 Boxer was the first of seven different calibers made by Colt especially for the British trade. A total of 729 standard frame Colts were produced in this caliber...more. This example is finish in full factory nickel with screw-in frame, donut ejector, fire blue screws and cylinder, varnished one piece walnut grips. Three line patent date. Left rear trigger bow stamped "45 CAL B". Top of barrel has Pall Mall barrel address. Each cylinder flute and barrel has English proof marks. Full or partial matching serial numbers can be found frame, trigger guard, backstrap. CONDITION: There is an area surrounding one cylinder flute that shows some bubbling and two cylinder chambers that show some loss of nickel on the bevel. Barrel has a couple of minor spider lines. There is some browning, freckling and thinning on backstrap. Overall solid 95% original factory nickel. Nearly all fire blue still present on pin and screws. Grips are near mint. Indexes and locks up like new. Near mint bore. Comes in an original English oak case with London address label inside, James Dixon oil bottle, cleaning rod and nitre blue wrench. Beautiful, early English cased single action. Accessories : Wooden case with accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Boxer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : No Serial Number: 37286

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(A) Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver with Detachable Stock (1859).

Lot # 281 (Sale Order: 277 of 399)      

This revolver features the octagon to round barrel, USMR roll engraved cylinder scene, round brass trigger guard, steel backstrap and one piece oiled walnut grips. Left side of frame is stamped "COLTS PATENT". Barrel is stamped "ADRESS SAM COLT NEW YORK". Full or partial matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge, cylinder and loading lever. Two leaf folding rear sight cut into frame through "NEW YORK". Inspector stamps "V" and "G" on left trigger guard; no other inspector stamps visible, since only the trigger guard has inspectors they probably used a military inspected trigger guard for production of this civilian model. Cut for shoulder stock. CONDITION: Basically no original finish or color left on the gun and has turned a soft patina with sharp edges and legends. A few places have had some finish wiped on, not redone but simply added, as has faded to a soft patina as well. Cylinder has overall light salt and pepper but is still 70-80% visible. All original nipples. Grips fit very well with no chips or piece missing. Indexes and locks up correctly. Bore has well defined razor sharp lands, grooves with some black powder residue but far better than most. The original should stock is serial No. 6870. Walnut stock is in very good condition, adjustments work fine with original metal. Matching serial number on attachment and buttplate. There is also a vintage sticker on it that reads "1888" with some number on underside of stock as well; may be a museum inventory number. Looks as if some one has wiped on some finish over the metal. Excellet condition. Very handsome and homogenous Third Model stocked Dragoon, stock not matching gun of course. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Paperwork : No Serial Number: 18167
This revolver features the octagon to round barrel, USMR roll engraved cylinder scene, round brass trigger guard, steel backstrap and one piece oiled walnut grips. Left ...moreside of frame is stamped "COLTS PATENT". Barrel is stamped "ADRESS SAM COLT NEW YORK". Full or partial matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, wedge, cylinder and loading lever. Two leaf folding rear sight cut into frame through "NEW YORK". Inspector stamps "V" and "G" on left trigger guard; no other inspector stamps visible, since only the trigger guard has inspectors they probably used a military inspected trigger guard for production of this civilian model. Cut for shoulder stock. CONDITION: Basically no original finish or color left on the gun and has turned a soft patina with sharp edges and legends. A few places have had some finish wiped on, not redone but simply added, as has faded to a soft patina as well. Cylinder has overall light salt and pepper but is still 70-80% visible. All original nipples. Grips fit very well with no chips or piece missing. Indexes and locks up correctly. Bore has well defined razor sharp lands, grooves with some black powder residue but far better than most. The original should stock is serial No. 6870. Walnut stock is in very good condition, adjustments work fine with original metal. Matching serial number on attachment and buttplate. There is also a vintage sticker on it that reads "1888" with some number on underside of stock as well; may be a museum inventory number. Looks as if some one has wiped on some finish over the metal. Excellet condition. Very handsome and homogenous Third Model stocked Dragoon, stock not matching gun of course. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Paperwork : No Serial Number: 18167

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(A) Factory Cased & Engraved "FROM THE INVENTOR" Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 282 (Sale Order: 278 of 399)      

This rare and desirous presentation 1849 Pocket revolver from the inventor himself Samuel Colt and Inscribed on the backstrap "J.W. Stancliff from the Inventor". John Wells Stancliff (1814-1891) was a noted artist in the Hartford area and whos artwork was displayed in the Wadsworth Atheneum and was ; from 1845 to 1848 he ran a daguerreotype business in Hartford, according to a committee of fine arts boasted of two silver medals and three years running as "Best Daguerreotype Portraits & Miniatures". His work was claimed by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens ) as having no equal in a letter dated 17 Nov, 1875. He also worked as superintendent of the telegraph office in Hartford and was a copper plate engraver. All businesses that would have put him in contact with Colonel Colt and his family. A relative of John Wells Stancliff. Robert C., was still a member of the Portland Historical Society in 2006. The gun itself has the hand engraved "SAMUEL COLT" on barrel and Colt's patent on left side of frame. This factory engraving can be found on almost every major part of this revolver, with exception of cylinder, in the scroll and punch dot style and the world head engraved hammer. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 50% of the original high polish factory finish, frame and lever colors have faded to standard grey patina. The roll engraved five shot cylinder has a nearly complete stagecoach hold-up scene. Straps are factory nickel plated. Grips are deluxe one piece varnished walnut. Strap retain approximately 90% original nickel plating. Cylinder is grey. Loading lever has a professional contemporary repair. Action indexes correctly. Bore exhibits strong lands and grooves with just some minor black powder abrasion. Comes in original walnut display case with a small tin powder flask, Colt's patent steel two cavity bullet mold and some original lead projectiles. Engraving is identified as having been done by Gustave Young. A beautiful and scarce Colt presentation pre-Civil War revolver to both a renown artist and contemporary of Samuel Colt himself. TDW Accessories : Case, Tools, Ammunition Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Col Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 96938
This rare and desirous presentation 1849 Pocket revolver from the inventor himself Samuel Colt and Inscribed on the backstrap "J.W. Stancliff from the Inventor". John We...morells Stancliff (1814-1891) was a noted artist in the Hartford area and whos artwork was displayed in the Wadsworth Atheneum and was ; from 1845 to 1848 he ran a daguerreotype business in Hartford, according to a committee of fine arts boasted of two silver medals and three years running as "Best Daguerreotype Portraits & Miniatures". His work was claimed by Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens ) as having no equal in a letter dated 17 Nov, 1875. He also worked as superintendent of the telegraph office in Hartford and was a copper plate engraver. All businesses that would have put him in contact with Colonel Colt and his family. A relative of John Wells Stancliff. Robert C., was still a member of the Portland Historical Society in 2006. The gun itself has the hand engraved "SAMUEL COLT" on barrel and Colt's patent on left side of frame. This factory engraving can be found on almost every major part of this revolver, with exception of cylinder, in the scroll and punch dot style and the world head engraved hammer. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 50% of the original high polish factory finish, frame and lever colors have faded to standard grey patina. The roll engraved five shot cylinder has a nearly complete stagecoach hold-up scene. Straps are factory nickel plated. Grips are deluxe one piece varnished walnut. Strap retain approximately 90% original nickel plating. Cylinder is grey. Loading lever has a professional contemporary repair. Action indexes correctly. Bore exhibits strong lands and grooves with just some minor black powder abrasion. Comes in original walnut display case with a small tin powder flask, Colt's patent steel two cavity bullet mold and some original lead projectiles. Engraving is identified as having been done by Gustave Young. A beautiful and scarce Colt presentation pre-Civil War revolver to both a renown artist and contemporary of Samuel Colt himself. TDW Accessories : Case, Tools, Ammunition Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Col Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 96938

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(A) Rare Colt Single Action Army Target Model Revolver (Documented).

Lot # 283 (Sale Order: 279 of 399)      

Extremely rare Flat Top Target with the special elongated grips in caliber .22 WRF and documented in the book "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by David M. Brown, published 1965. This exact gun is documented on page 193 and 194. The historical background information lists this gun by serial number as having been sold to Purdey & Sons, London, England and shipped on February 20th, 1889 in a one gun shipment with flat top target frame and factory checkered extra long hard rubber grips, in this caliber and barrel length. It was originally shipped in a blue and nickel mixed finish. A drawing of this gun, along with the historical background is on page 193. Page 194 is a copy of a Colt letter dated January 27th, 1964 where the caliber is simply listed as .22, finish is listed simply as blue, stocks are simply "rubber", frame is simply "target". Page 193 states there were seven guns total made in this caliber. In the 1989 Colt letter, the listed caliber is .22 centerfire, blued finish and rubber grips. Colt factory letter and the historical background letter information differs as to finish, type of .22, and grips. The gun exists today having been expertly restored to its original type high polish blue finish with fire blue screws and extended grip diamond checkered hard rubber scales. Bottom of barrel is British proofed as well as British proofs at every chamber. Barrel has a Hartford address and features German nickel target front sight, wind-drift adjustable rear sight and black powder frame. Frame has three line patent address. Trigger guard is stamped ".22 CAL". You will find matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Which information of the three different stories is correct? It is definitely a rimfire, one of the letters states "WRF"; two letters indicate no nickel finish, all confirm the target frame and only one mentions the elongated sights. The closest letter is the one found under "Historical Background Letter" from Colt on page 193, which is the only one that mentions nickel as being part of the finish. CONDITION: The action locks up like new and the bore is near mint with sharp lands and grooves. All confirm that only seven Colts were manufactured in .22 WRF. The restoration job was master quality and appears today in near new condition inside and out. There are only a couple of single actions with production numbers fewer than this example and is probably the only one of its kind; a stunning and rare revolver of which there is no other comparison examples extant. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 WRF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 128463
Extremely rare Flat Top Target with the special elongated grips in caliber .22 WRF and documented in the book "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by David M....more Brown, published 1965. This exact gun is documented on page 193 and 194. The historical background information lists this gun by serial number as having been sold to Purdey & Sons, London, England and shipped on February 20th, 1889 in a one gun shipment with flat top target frame and factory checkered extra long hard rubber grips, in this caliber and barrel length. It was originally shipped in a blue and nickel mixed finish. A drawing of this gun, along with the historical background is on page 193. Page 194 is a copy of a Colt letter dated January 27th, 1964 where the caliber is simply listed as .22, finish is listed simply as blue, stocks are simply "rubber", frame is simply "target". Page 193 states there were seven guns total made in this caliber. In the 1989 Colt letter, the listed caliber is .22 centerfire, blued finish and rubber grips. Colt factory letter and the historical background letter information differs as to finish, type of .22, and grips. The gun exists today having been expertly restored to its original type high polish blue finish with fire blue screws and extended grip diamond checkered hard rubber scales. Bottom of barrel is British proofed as well as British proofs at every chamber. Barrel has a Hartford address and features German nickel target front sight, wind-drift adjustable rear sight and black powder frame. Frame has three line patent address. Trigger guard is stamped ".22 CAL". You will find matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Which information of the three different stories is correct? It is definitely a rimfire, one of the letters states "WRF"; two letters indicate no nickel finish, all confirm the target frame and only one mentions the elongated sights. The closest letter is the one found under "Historical Background Letter" from Colt on page 193, which is the only one that mentions nickel as being part of the finish. CONDITION: The action locks up like new and the bore is near mint with sharp lands and grooves. All confirm that only seven Colts were manufactured in .22 WRF. The restoration job was master quality and appears today in near new condition inside and out. There are only a couple of single actions with production numbers fewer than this example and is probably the only one of its kind; a stunning and rare revolver of which there is no other comparison examples extant. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 WRF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 128463

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(A) Inscribed Nickel Plated Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver.

Lot # 284 (Sale Order: 280 of 399)      

Nickel finish with round barrel, pin front sight and one line New York address. It has five shot fluted cylinder and “COLT PATENT” on left side of frame. Trigger guard and backstrap are brass containing a one piece walnut grip that has the serial number in backstrap channel. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “God Save The Union” and the buttstrap is inscribed also in period script “H.D. Eaton / Hartford Conn”. H.D. Eaton was Horatio D. Eaton of Hartford who enlisted as a Private on April 16th, 1861 and was mustered into Company A 1st Connecticut Infantry and was mustered out on July 31st, 1861. On September 12th, 1861 he was commissioned Lieutenant into B Company 6th Connecticut Infantry. His promotion was effective as 1st Lieutenant on August 23rd, 1861. On April 8th, 1864 he was promoted to Captain and transferred to Company E 6th Connecticut Infantry and was killed in combat May 16th, 1864 at Drewry’s Bluff, Virginia. The 6th Connecticut participated in numerous battles and skirmishes throughout the Civil War and accompanied Sherman’s Expedition to Port Royal, South Carolina where they participated in several battles and skirmishes and moved all the way to Jacksonville, Florida. They returned to South Carolina and participated in the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris Island. In April and May they were in the battle at Petersburg and Richmond with several smaller battles including Chester Station, Fort Darling, Proctor’s Creek and Drewry’s Bluff where Captain Eaton was killed. The unit remained active through the rest of the war and was mustered out August 21st, 1865. This revolver is accompanied by a packet of research material, primarily Captain Eaton’s muster rolls and a reprint of information from the Connecticut Regimental Histories. It also includes an inventory of Captain Eaton’s possessions the day after he was killed, which included a revolver and revolver holster along with personal items. It additionally includes his mother’s application for pension. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “9692”. Overall retains about all of its original nickel finish with some slight losses on hammer nose and some pimpling on left side of barrel lug. Screws retain strong blue with the hammer screw nickeled. Cylinder retains 95-96% milky nickel. Wedge screw is missing. Grip is sound with oil stain near frame with light handling and use marks and retains about 95% original varnish. Hand is missing otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore with light pitting. Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 2004
Nickel finish with round barrel, pin front sight and one line New York address. It has five shot fluted cylinder and “COLT PATENT” on left side of frame. Trigger guard an...mored backstrap are brass containing a one piece walnut grip that has the serial number in backstrap channel. Backstrap is inscribed in period script “God Save The Union” and the buttstrap is inscribed also in period script “H.D. Eaton / Hartford Conn”. H.D. Eaton was Horatio D. Eaton of Hartford who enlisted as a Private on April 16th, 1861 and was mustered into Company A 1st Connecticut Infantry and was mustered out on July 31st, 1861. On September 12th, 1861 he was commissioned Lieutenant into B Company 6th Connecticut Infantry. His promotion was effective as 1st Lieutenant on August 23rd, 1861. On April 8th, 1864 he was promoted to Captain and transferred to Company E 6th Connecticut Infantry and was killed in combat May 16th, 1864 at Drewry’s Bluff, Virginia. The 6th Connecticut participated in numerous battles and skirmishes throughout the Civil War and accompanied Sherman’s Expedition to Port Royal, South Carolina where they participated in several battles and skirmishes and moved all the way to Jacksonville, Florida. They returned to South Carolina and participated in the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris Island. In April and May they were in the battle at Petersburg and Richmond with several smaller battles including Chester Station, Fort Darling, Proctor’s Creek and Drewry’s Bluff where Captain Eaton was killed. The unit remained active through the rest of the war and was mustered out August 21st, 1865. This revolver is accompanied by a packet of research material, primarily Captain Eaton’s muster rolls and a reprint of information from the Connecticut Regimental Histories. It also includes an inventory of Captain Eaton’s possessions the day after he was killed, which included a revolver and revolver holster along with personal items. It additionally includes his mother’s application for pension. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except wedge which is numbered “9692”. Overall retains about all of its original nickel finish with some slight losses on hammer nose and some pimpling on left side of barrel lug. Screws retain strong blue with the hammer screw nickeled. Cylinder retains 95-96% milky nickel. Wedge screw is missing. Grip is sound with oil stain near frame with light handling and use marks and retains about 95% original varnish. Hand is missing otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong, bright bore with light pitting. Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 2004

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(A) Colt Model 1860 Type II Richards Conversion Single Action Revolver.

Lot # 285 (Sale Order: 281 of 399)      

Referred to as the Transition Model Type II Richards, found in serial number rage 190000 to 199000, the most visible difference between the type one is that the hammer cuts through the recoil shield and directly strikes the back of the cartridge, therefore there is no rear sight on the recoil shield. This example has all matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, loading gate and cylinder. Wedge is not numbered. Three screw frame is not cut for shoulder stock. Two line patent address and single line barrel address. The cylinder is rebated and roll engraved with a near perfect Naval battle scene. The hammer, gate and conversion ring on a Second Model is the Richards Mason type. This revolver is in full factory nickel plate with the exception of the case colored hammer. Built with the brass trigger guard and steel frame. CONDITION: Overall gun retains 75-80% original factory nickel with usual handling marks. Razor sharp legends. 75-80% nickel on trigger guard, starting to bubble off. Case colors have dulled on hammer. Walnut grips are slightly shy to metal. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong, defined rifling with a frosty bore. A great example of a late Transition Model Conversion. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Paperwork : No Serial Number: 195104
Referred to as the Transition Model Type II Richards, found in serial number rage 190000 to 199000, the most visible difference between the type one is that the hammer cu...morets through the recoil shield and directly strikes the back of the cartridge, therefore there is no rear sight on the recoil shield. This example has all matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, loading gate and cylinder. Wedge is not numbered. Three screw frame is not cut for shoulder stock. Two line patent address and single line barrel address. The cylinder is rebated and roll engraved with a near perfect Naval battle scene. The hammer, gate and conversion ring on a Second Model is the Richards Mason type. This revolver is in full factory nickel plate with the exception of the case colored hammer. Built with the brass trigger guard and steel frame. CONDITION: Overall gun retains 75-80% original factory nickel with usual handling marks. Razor sharp legends. 75-80% nickel on trigger guard, starting to bubble off. Case colors have dulled on hammer. Walnut grips are slightly shy to metal. Indexes and locks up like new. Strong, defined rifling with a frosty bore. A great example of a late Transition Model Conversion. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Paperwork : No Serial Number: 195104

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(A) Extremely Rare Colt Model 1860 Army Long Cylinder Conversion Revolver.

Lot # 286 (Sale Order: 282 of 399)      

This gun is covered in depth in the book "A Study of Colt Conversions" by McDowell beginning on page 403. All were chambered for .44 Rimfire with 8" barrels, assembled from obsolete percussion revolver parts and newly fabricated straight round cartridge cylinder. According to the book, the long cylinder revolvers had mixed serial numbers but matching assembly numbers on all major parts. Frame were remachined, some of which had provisions for loading gates, but he states none have been observed. This example does have a loading gate and has matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder pin. Loading gate and back of cylinder are stamped "29". Wedge was originally serial numbered "3744" and has been overstamped with "29" as well; so not only does this revolver have all matching serial numbers with exception of wedge, it has all matching assembly numbers as well. Cylinders were newly made. This example was cut for shoulder stock. It is still the opinion of the author that these long cylinder revolvers were not produced at Colt, but were produced my one of America's larger houses dealing in arms, such as Kittredge & Company, or Schuyler, Hartley & Graham who were capable of machining and gunsmithing and had a supply of obsolete 1868 Army revolvers and parts. The production date of these revolvers is circa 1873-1874. It is estimated that less than 60 long cylinder cartridge revolvers were ever made, with the highest reported assembly number being "56"; in other words, in the world of Colt cartridge collecting, these are the hardest to find of any well-known conversion and infinitely more rare than even the Theur Conversions. This example sports its original nickel finish and is fitted with a pair of ivory grips with a brass trigger guard. Top of barrel has a front sight notch and single line barrel address. Barrel has a flat muzzle and measures 7-7/8" exactly. Backstrap has a military inspector stamp present. CONDITION: Barrel and ejector rod retain 75-980% nickel, blending with patina and some age freckling. Frame retains approximately 70% original nickel plating, balance evenly blending. Razor sharp legends. Trigger is nickel plated. Hammer is basically grey. The brass trigger guard retains 75% original nickel plating. Steel backstrap retains 50% original nickel plating with some flaking. Cylinder is a 50/50 even blend of nickel and grey patina. Ivory grips are a deep off-white color, slightly shy at toes, but in excellent condition. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Bore shows distinctive rifling but does have some black powder residue. When one refers to the handguns that really won the West, it was the early cartridge conversions manufactured after the Civil War that could be purchased at a fraction of the price of the new Colt Model 1873; this is evidenced of the myriad of original photographs in which conversions are proudly displayed, therefore the survival rate of a conversion of which less than 60 were ever manufactured is extremely small and it is our opinion this is one of the finest surviving examples extant. If one truly wants to collect the Colt that really won the West, collecting conversions offers enough challenges to keep the collector hunting for examples for the rest of his life. A truly exemplary and rare revolver. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Paperwork : No Serial Number: 55798
This gun is covered in depth in the book "A Study of Colt Conversions" by McDowell beginning on page 403. All were chambered for .44 Rimfire with 8" barrels, assembled f...morerom obsolete percussion revolver parts and newly fabricated straight round cartridge cylinder. According to the book, the long cylinder revolvers had mixed serial numbers but matching assembly numbers on all major parts. Frame were remachined, some of which had provisions for loading gates, but he states none have been observed. This example does have a loading gate and has matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder pin. Loading gate and back of cylinder are stamped "29". Wedge was originally serial numbered "3744" and has been overstamped with "29" as well; so not only does this revolver have all matching serial numbers with exception of wedge, it has all matching assembly numbers as well. Cylinders were newly made. This example was cut for shoulder stock. It is still the opinion of the author that these long cylinder revolvers were not produced at Colt, but were produced my one of America's larger houses dealing in arms, such as Kittredge & Company, or Schuyler, Hartley & Graham who were capable of machining and gunsmithing and had a supply of obsolete 1868 Army revolvers and parts. The production date of these revolvers is circa 1873-1874. It is estimated that less than 60 long cylinder cartridge revolvers were ever made, with the highest reported assembly number being "56"; in other words, in the world of Colt cartridge collecting, these are the hardest to find of any well-known conversion and infinitely more rare than even the Theur Conversions. This example sports its original nickel finish and is fitted with a pair of ivory grips with a brass trigger guard. Top of barrel has a front sight notch and single line barrel address. Barrel has a flat muzzle and measures 7-7/8" exactly. Backstrap has a military inspector stamp present. CONDITION: Barrel and ejector rod retain 75-980% nickel, blending with patina and some age freckling. Frame retains approximately 70% original nickel plating, balance evenly blending. Razor sharp legends. Trigger is nickel plated. Hammer is basically grey. The brass trigger guard retains 75% original nickel plating. Steel backstrap retains 50% original nickel plating with some flaking. Cylinder is a 50/50 even blend of nickel and grey patina. Ivory grips are a deep off-white color, slightly shy at toes, but in excellent condition. Indexes and locks up perfectly. Bore shows distinctive rifling but does have some black powder residue. When one refers to the handguns that really won the West, it was the early cartridge conversions manufactured after the Civil War that could be purchased at a fraction of the price of the new Colt Model 1873; this is evidenced of the myriad of original photographs in which conversions are proudly displayed, therefore the survival rate of a conversion of which less than 60 were ever manufactured is extremely small and it is our opinion this is one of the finest surviving examples extant. If one truly wants to collect the Colt that really won the West, collecting conversions offers enough challenges to keep the collector hunting for examples for the rest of his life. A truly exemplary and rare revolver. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Paperwork : No Serial Number: 55798

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(A) Colt Model 1860 Long Flute Conversion Revolver.

Lot # 287 (Sale Order: 283 of 399)      

Offered is another Colt conversion rarity along with the Long Cylinder and Theur Conversions, this is a long flute, centerfire conversion Colt Model 1860 Army. If one questions the rarity, we have included the original ad from when this gun was sold by Collector's Corner of Albuquerque, New Mexico in their August 1958 advertisement, they write "Richards Conversion full fluted cylinder Army. Yes, seeing is believing. No. 4607, floating firing pin, no finish but no pits, a nice clean piece. $1,250". In that same ad, they have a 15% blue Henry at $435 and a 75% Model 1866 Winchester at $195; just to show how rare and valued this gun was nearly 60 years ago this month. This gun has matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, brass trigger guard and steel backstrap. Loading gate has "2327". Wedge is not marked. Fluted cylinder is not numbered but does have the patent date. This is correct as the serial numbers in this range were numbered on the back of the cylinder which would have been cut off in the conversion process) It is a Richards style conversion with one piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Basically all grey patina with razor sharp legends. Grips are slightly shy to metal. Brass shows no signs of plating. The patina on cylinder matches the balance of gun perfectly. The majority of screws are marred. Gun indexes perfectly. Strong, defined rifled bore with frosting and light black powder abrasion. We can find no other photographed examples of the long flute conversion in McDowell's book on conversions. This is a true conversion that is probably one of a kind and manufactured using a leftover long flute cylinder. Probably a once in a lifetime find. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial Number: 4607
Offered is another Colt conversion rarity along with the Long Cylinder and Theur Conversions, this is a long flute, centerfire conversion Colt Model 1860 Army. If one qu...moreestions the rarity, we have included the original ad from when this gun was sold by Collector's Corner of Albuquerque, New Mexico in their August 1958 advertisement, they write "Richards Conversion full fluted cylinder Army. Yes, seeing is believing. No. 4607, floating firing pin, no finish but no pits, a nice clean piece. $1,250". In that same ad, they have a 15% blue Henry at $435 and a 75% Model 1866 Winchester at $195; just to show how rare and valued this gun was nearly 60 years ago this month. This gun has matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, brass trigger guard and steel backstrap. Loading gate has "2327". Wedge is not marked. Fluted cylinder is not numbered but does have the patent date. This is correct as the serial numbers in this range were numbered on the back of the cylinder which would have been cut off in the conversion process) It is a Richards style conversion with one piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Basically all grey patina with razor sharp legends. Grips are slightly shy to metal. Brass shows no signs of plating. The patina on cylinder matches the balance of gun perfectly. The majority of screws are marred. Gun indexes perfectly. Strong, defined rifled bore with frosting and light black powder abrasion. We can find no other photographed examples of the long flute conversion in McDowell's book on conversions. This is a true conversion that is probably one of a kind and manufactured using a leftover long flute cylinder. Probably a once in a lifetime find. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Serial Number: 4607

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(A) Rare Colt Model U.S. 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver with Canteen Stock (1857).

Lot # 288 (Sale Order: 284 of 399)      

This is an early fourth model with the small iron round trigger guard and iron backstrap. The U.S. made Colt 1851 Navies that were fitted with iron trigger guards and backstraps differ from other fourth model Navies. Proper enlarged lug cutout on the right side of barrel. A similar revolver can be seen on page 81 of the book "Colt 1851 and 1861 Navies and Conversions," by Jordan and Geri. The author states "Because of the differences, I feel that iron tg models should not be classified as third or fourth models. They deserve a classification of their own, I have seperated them into U.S. made Navies with 'si' (small iron) and 'li' (large iron) trigger guards. This chapter will only deal with the small iron tg (trigger guard)." This falls into the batch of numbers listed in this book 78500 to 80200. The address on this barrel is the early Hartford address which started around serial number 74628, which is cut for a third model stock. The front sight is the rare factory one piece dovetail, generally found in the 74000-79000 range. Third model stocks were used in the 72000-80000 range. The frame is not stamped U.S., rather there are military inspector stamps. There is an "M" on the left rear trigger guard. There is a number "2" on the left barrel flat for shoulder stock. In addition, a lanyard ring is fitted to the trigger guard between serial number and guard. Gun sports the standard 1 piece varnished walnut grips. This revolver has the standard 7 - 1/2" full octagon barrel. The cylinder has the typical roll engraved naval battle scene. You will find full or partial matching serial numbers on the following: frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, cylinder pin, loading lever, barrel, and wedge. Cylinder has all the original nipples, safety pins are flush, naval battle scene is completely visible. Cylinder has turned a grey-brown patina. Barrel has the Hartford address and is basically a soft homogeneous patina with sharp legends and edges, even the forcing cone has some original blue and there is ample bluing on the base of the barrel. While outwardly the loading lever is brown patina, there is some bright case colors on the protected underneath area. The frame is cut for shoulder stock with the two factory extension pins and there are bright case colors where the shoulder attachment protected them, as well as on the right shield cutout. The straps are basically a chocolate brown patina. Revolver indexes and locks up like new. The bore is exceedingly clean with sharp lands and clean grooves. The one piece walnut grips are excellent, perfectly fitted, with wear on both top sides from shoulder stock attachment. The accompanying stock is one of the rarest of all accessories. Most collectors have never even seen one. It is original canteen stock and still has the original small brass chain attached to the removable lid of the canteen which rests inside the buttstock. The wrist attachment and buttplate are both made of brass. The serial number on lower tang and upper buttplate is 79451. When removing the clamp bar, you will see the matching serial number 79451. There are two sling swivels, one attached to the lower tang, and one attached to a special plate on the stock. The screws retain generous amounts of their original high polish blue finish. The locking lug is made of steel. The stock itself is in excellent condition, proud to metal, with usual dings but complete. Serial number of the stock is a mere five numbers off the gun. There is an entire chapter devoted to Navies with stocks (19) beginning on page 229 which shows three canteen stocks. Figure 19-4 is a third model canteen stock. Figures 19-2 and 19-3 show the sling swivel attachment on the handgun itself. The first and second model canteen stocks show two slings on the stock, while the third model pictures has only the rear sling. Colt developed and marketed the canteen stock in 1858. The authors state "Almost all stock navies have iron trigger guards and backstraps." (Page 230). The book lists the serial number ranges for shoulder stock Navies 71900-80500, stating most in the 78000 block have canteen stocks. Between serial numbers 79000-80000, Colt lists 25 shipped with canteen stocks. On page 235 they state with regards to lanyards on navies with third model stocks, almost all have a lanyard on the trigger guard and most stocks have two lanyards. The canteen Colt stock is one of the legendary attachments ever produced by that firm. While numbers do not match, they are close enough to have been sent in a lot of canteen stock guns. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) Very Rare High Condition Colt 3" Model 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver (1860).

Lot # 289 (Sale Order: 285 of 399)      

Offered is one of the rarest Colt Model 1849 pocket revolvers extant. The majority of the rare 3" models were manufactured sans any loading assembly; this Colt has the lever and is the first example we have encountered. In addition, the condition is phenomenal, retaining a high percentage of the original Colt factory finish. This little Colt features all matching serial numbers including wedge and loading lever. Barrel legend is sharp. Colt's patent stamped on left side of frame. CONDITION: The roll engraved stagecoach scene on cylinder is 100% and still retains 70% of the original Colt high polish blue, as does barrel. Loading lever and frame retain 85-90% of the original case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain the majority of their original factory silver plating. The original one piece varnished walnut grips fit perfectly and retain a large percentage of the original varnish with usual high point wear. All of the screws retain the majority of their original high polish nitre blue finish. All original nipples with strong safety pins. Indexes and locks up like a new gun. Strong lands and well-defined grooves. If a finer condition 3" barrel Colt Model 1849 with loading lever exists, we have never seen nor heard of it. A wonderful, investment grade, rare percussion Colt that comes with an original fine condition period holster that is missing the belt loop. Accessories : Holster Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Paperwork : No Serial Number: 183750
Offered is one of the rarest Colt Model 1849 pocket revolvers extant. The majority of the rare 3" models were manufactured sans any loading assembly; this Colt has the l...moreever and is the first example we have encountered. In addition, the condition is phenomenal, retaining a high percentage of the original Colt factory finish. This little Colt features all matching serial numbers including wedge and loading lever. Barrel legend is sharp. Colt's patent stamped on left side of frame. CONDITION: The roll engraved stagecoach scene on cylinder is 100% and still retains 70% of the original Colt high polish blue, as does barrel. Loading lever and frame retain 85-90% of the original case colors. Trigger guard and backstrap retain the majority of their original factory silver plating. The original one piece varnished walnut grips fit perfectly and retain a large percentage of the original varnish with usual high point wear. All of the screws retain the majority of their original high polish nitre blue finish. All original nipples with strong safety pins. Indexes and locks up like a new gun. Strong lands and well-defined grooves. If a finer condition 3" barrel Colt Model 1849 with loading lever exists, we have never seen nor heard of it. A wonderful, investment grade, rare percussion Colt that comes with an original fine condition period holster that is missing the belt loop. Accessories : Holster Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Paperwork : No Serial Number: 183750

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(A) Cased Nickel Colt Root Percussion Revolver in "Gambler's Set" with Push Dagger & Accessories.

Lot # 290 (Sale Order: 286 of 399)      

Manufactured 1861 to 1864. This is referred to as the Model 1855 side hammer Pocket Model 5A. 5,600 manufactured with New York barrel address. Featured five shot, fluted percussion cylinder, spur trigger, full factory nickel finish wit ivory grips. Barrel is stamped "ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW YORK USA". The Model 5A was only offered with a 4-1/2" barrel and the round loading lever with Navy latch, as detailed on page 154 in "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson. Housed in a period oak case with ivory handle push dagger with sheath, Colt eagle powder flask, Eley Bros. cap tin, seven bone dice, ivory spinner, a pack of Great Mogul playing cards, an all steel Colt stamped two cavity bullet mold and some lead balls. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 75-80% original factory nickel blending with soft chocolate patina and light age freckling. Grips are near mint. Revolver indexes and locks up like new. Rifling is well-defined with light abrasion. Dagger blade is pitted with no maker mark. Extremely fine set with scarce nickel Colt. Accessories : Case, Push Dagger, Pistol Accessories, Gaambling Equipment Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Paperwork : No Serial Number: 4678
Manufactured 1861 to 1864. This is referred to as the Model 1855 side hammer Pocket Model 5A. 5,600 manufactured with New York barrel address. Featured five shot, flut...moreed percussion cylinder, spur trigger, full factory nickel finish wit ivory grips. Barrel is stamped "ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW YORK USA". The Model 5A was only offered with a 4-1/2" barrel and the round loading lever with Navy latch, as detailed on page 154 in "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson. Housed in a period oak case with ivory handle push dagger with sheath, Colt eagle powder flask, Eley Bros. cap tin, seven bone dice, ivory spinner, a pack of Great Mogul playing cards, an all steel Colt stamped two cavity bullet mold and some lead balls. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 75-80% original factory nickel blending with soft chocolate patina and light age freckling. Grips are near mint. Revolver indexes and locks up like new. Rifling is well-defined with light abrasion. Dagger blade is pitted with no maker mark. Extremely fine set with scarce nickel Colt. Accessories : Case, Push Dagger, Pistol Accessories, Gaambling Equipment Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Paperwork : No Serial Number: 4678

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(A) Rare 7 - 1/2" Colt 1860 Long Flute Silver Plated Army Revolver with Original Shoulder Stock

Lot # 291 (Sale Order: 287 of 399)      

This rare revolver was manufactured in the first year of production in 1860. It has never seen all original 7 - 1/2 inch barrel instead of 8 inches. Frame is stamped "Colt's Patent" on left side. Top of the barrel has the Hartford Connecticut address and the long flute cylinder is stamped "Patented Sept. 10th 1850." Left side of barrel has inspector stamp "P." Left rear trigger bow has inspector stamp "G." Cut for shoulder stock with corresponding two frame extension screws. Trigger guard is silver plated brass, backstrap is silver plated steel. You will find full or partial matching serial numbers on the following parts: Frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, cylinder pin. All metal surfaces were silver plated contemporary to the era of the revolver. The silver plating is bubbling on the backstrap, mixed with brown patina. The trigger guard plating remains at approximately 70%. Silver plating on barrel remains at about 85% with some freckling and age spotting. Silver on the frame is 95% blending with shiny steel. Cylinder retains 95% or better silver plating with some very minor age freckling. The nipples appear to be all original. Safety pins were replaced long ago and all extend beyond cylinder. One piece varnished walnut grips fit perfectly with normal abrasions, wear at base, and wear from shoulder stock attachment. Bore exhibits strong rifling with usual minor abrasion but the edges are sharp. Gun indexes and locks up like new. On left side of the grip is etched "P.D. to C.S." The shoulder stock bears the same serial number as the revolver. The lower tang is stamped 14 which could be a possible inventory or rack number. All the hardware has been silver plated as well. There are a couple of minor stress cracks in metal at wrist. You will find matching serial number 1103 at silver plated buttplate with silver plated screwheads on the entire stock. There is also a silver plated lanyard loop and ring attached to lower tang. Walnut stock is excellent, proud to metal, with usual dings but all minor. Extremely difficult to find a short barrel 1860 with all matching numbers, long flute cylinder, and original matching shoulder stock. In fact, this is the only example that we are aware of and it is in beautiful condition. Accessories : Stock Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 1103
This rare revolver was manufactured in the first year of production in 1860. It has never seen all original 7 - 1/2 inch barrel instead of 8 inches. Frame is stamped "Col...moret's Patent" on left side. Top of the barrel has the Hartford Connecticut address and the long flute cylinder is stamped "Patented Sept. 10th 1850." Left side of barrel has inspector stamp "P." Left rear trigger bow has inspector stamp "G." Cut for shoulder stock with corresponding two frame extension screws. Trigger guard is silver plated brass, backstrap is silver plated steel. You will find full or partial matching serial numbers on the following parts: Frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, wedge, cylinder pin. All metal surfaces were silver plated contemporary to the era of the revolver. The silver plating is bubbling on the backstrap, mixed with brown patina. The trigger guard plating remains at approximately 70%. Silver plating on barrel remains at about 85% with some freckling and age spotting. Silver on the frame is 95% blending with shiny steel. Cylinder retains 95% or better silver plating with some very minor age freckling. The nipples appear to be all original. Safety pins were replaced long ago and all extend beyond cylinder. One piece varnished walnut grips fit perfectly with normal abrasions, wear at base, and wear from shoulder stock attachment. Bore exhibits strong rifling with usual minor abrasion but the edges are sharp. Gun indexes and locks up like new. On left side of the grip is etched "P.D. to C.S." The shoulder stock bears the same serial number as the revolver. The lower tang is stamped 14 which could be a possible inventory or rack number. All the hardware has been silver plated as well. There are a couple of minor stress cracks in metal at wrist. You will find matching serial number 1103 at silver plated buttplate with silver plated screwheads on the entire stock. There is also a silver plated lanyard loop and ring attached to lower tang. Walnut stock is excellent, proud to metal, with usual dings but all minor. Extremely difficult to find a short barrel 1860 with all matching numbers, long flute cylinder, and original matching shoulder stock. In fact, this is the only example that we are aware of and it is in beautiful condition. Accessories : Stock Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 1103

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(A) Custer Range Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver (1874).

Lot # 292 (Sale Order: 288 of 399)      

Offered is an extremely early Ainsworth inspected U.S. Colt Calvary revolver within the Custer serial range. You will find full or partial serial numbers on the following: frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, the cylinder has a partial "0" and "6" which does match he rest of the gun. The Ainsworth stamp can be found on the trigger guard, not visable on barrel, cylinder, or backtrap. The single line line barrel address is visable. Front sight has been taken down, muzzle is round. The bore is corroded. The one piece walnut grips are shy all the way around. The front grip strap is mishapened. The frame is a two line patent date with a U.S. stamp. Frame exhibits pitting. There is some remains of a enamel add on finished. Frame shows evidence of cleaning, barrel has been cleaned. Scattered areas of pitting. Has a brand new cylinder pin locking screw. Areas around frame screws are dished with replaced screws. Gun has a new spring. Basically this revolver is in relic condition, but is within the Custer range, therefore a historical interest. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 5264
Offered is an extremely early Ainsworth inspected U.S. Colt Calvary revolver within the Custer serial range. You will find full or partial serial numbers on the following...more: frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel, the cylinder has a partial "0" and "6" which does match he rest of the gun. The Ainsworth stamp can be found on the trigger guard, not visable on barrel, cylinder, or backtrap. The single line line barrel address is visable. Front sight has been taken down, muzzle is round. The bore is corroded. The one piece walnut grips are shy all the way around. The front grip strap is mishapened. The frame is a two line patent date with a U.S. stamp. Frame exhibits pitting. There is some remains of a enamel add on finished. Frame shows evidence of cleaning, barrel has been cleaned. Scattered areas of pitting. Has a brand new cylinder pin locking screw. Areas around frame screws are dished with replaced screws. Gun has a new spring. Basically this revolver is in relic condition, but is within the Custer range, therefore a historical interest. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 5264

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(A) Custer Era Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver (1874).

Lot # 293 (Sale Order: 289 of 399)      

Offered is a U.S. Calvary Ainsworth inspected Custer era single action revolver. Features full or partial serial numbers on the following: frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. The Ainsworth inspector mark can be found: under the barrel, trigger guard, cylinder, and backstrap. Features: one piece walnut grips that fit well, but no visable cartouche. Barrel legends are clear and partially restamped. There is areas of scatter pitting on barrel, top of frame, loading gate, and cylinder. A wiped on finish has been added to homogenize the eye appeal, giving the gun a fairly even appearance of brown patina. Left side of frame has the two line patent address with U.S. stamp. Indexes and locks up correctly. Has a fairly clean and sharp bore with minor residue. Overall a very presentable, matching number, Custer era Colt. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Cavalry Paperwork : No Serial Number: 5924
Offered is a U.S. Calvary Ainsworth inspected Custer era single action revolver. Features full or partial serial numbers on the following: frame, barrel, trigger guard, b...moreackstrap, and cylinder. The Ainsworth inspector mark can be found: under the barrel, trigger guard, cylinder, and backstrap. Features: one piece walnut grips that fit well, but no visable cartouche. Barrel legends are clear and partially restamped. There is areas of scatter pitting on barrel, top of frame, loading gate, and cylinder. A wiped on finish has been added to homogenize the eye appeal, giving the gun a fairly even appearance of brown patina. Left side of frame has the two line patent address with U.S. stamp. Indexes and locks up correctly. Has a fairly clean and sharp bore with minor residue. Overall a very presentable, matching number, Custer era Colt. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Cavalry Paperwork : No Serial Number: 5924

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(A) Late US Stamped Colt Single Action Army Calvary Revolver (1890).

Lot # 294 (Sale Order: 290 of 399)      

Colt letter lists this revolver as being shipped with blue finish to the United States Government in a 400 gun shipment on December 31st, 1890. The gun is one of the last 4,000 sent. Inspected by Renaldo A. Carr. Full or matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Bottom of barrel is stamped "RAC" and "P". You will find "RAC" on frame, cylinder and bottom of left grip. "K" on trigger guard and backstrap. Hartford address on barrel. Two line patent address on left side of frame, also stamped "US". Later style ejector head. Front sight has not been taken down. CONDITION: There is no original finish on this gun and is basically as-found grey patina with freckled age spotting.Two of the three frame screws are fairly straight but all of the frame screws have some slight disfiguration. One piece walnut grips fit well and are numbered to gun in channel. Indexes perfectly. Strong, well defined rifled bore with minor pitting. Good example of a use but cared for Cavalry Colt. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 137008
Colt letter lists this revolver as being shipped with blue finish to the United States Government in a 400 gun shipment on December 31st, 1890. The gun is one of the las...moret 4,000 sent. Inspected by Renaldo A. Carr. Full or matching serial numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Bottom of barrel is stamped "RAC" and "P". You will find "RAC" on frame, cylinder and bottom of left grip. "K" on trigger guard and backstrap. Hartford address on barrel. Two line patent address on left side of frame, also stamped "US". Later style ejector head. Front sight has not been taken down. CONDITION: There is no original finish on this gun and is basically as-found grey patina with freckled age spotting.Two of the three frame screws are fairly straight but all of the frame screws have some slight disfiguration. One piece walnut grips fit well and are numbered to gun in channel. Indexes perfectly. Strong, well defined rifled bore with minor pitting. Good example of a use but cared for Cavalry Colt. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 137008

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(A) Colt Single Action Army Condemned Calvary Revolver (1878).

Lot # 295 (Sale Order: 291 of 399)      

Accoridng to the factory letter this gun was shipped on May 25th, 1878 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in a 50 gun shipment in .45 caliber with blued finish; stocks and barrel length not listed. When not listed it would mean standard for the era, which in this case would indicate 7-1/2" barrel and one piece walnut grips. This is referred to as a "Condemned" revolver and that the barrel used is stamped on bottom "JTC" for government inspector John T. Cleveland and has a military number of 2875. A current corresponding serial number 5231 was stamped on the barrel and assembled for Civilian sale. You will find full or partial matching numbers including renumbered barrel on frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. There is no US stamp on frame and no other government inspector marks. Frame has a three line patent address on left side "45 CAL" stamped on left rear trigger bow. Colt's address on top of barrel is razor sharp. CONDITION: Front sight has been touched down a bit. Has the early donut head ejector. Firing pin has been replaced recently. There is no original finish left on this gun. Screws are fairly straight. Finish is basically a mix of blue and gun metal grey dark patina. Grips are very good with slight remains of original varnish, wear at base and chip at front toes. Very strong, defined rifling with just very minor residue. Indexes and locks up like a bank vault. Good example of a very early commercial gun. New York shipped. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Condemned Calvary Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 35231
Accoridng to the factory letter this gun was shipped on May 25th, 1878 to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in a 50 gun shipment in .45 caliber with blued finish; stocks and bar...morerel length not listed. When not listed it would mean standard for the era, which in this case would indicate 7-1/2" barrel and one piece walnut grips. This is referred to as a "Condemned" revolver and that the barrel used is stamped on bottom "JTC" for government inspector John T. Cleveland and has a military number of 2875. A current corresponding serial number 5231 was stamped on the barrel and assembled for Civilian sale. You will find full or partial matching numbers including renumbered barrel on frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. There is no US stamp on frame and no other government inspector marks. Frame has a three line patent address on left side "45 CAL" stamped on left rear trigger bow. Colt's address on top of barrel is razor sharp. CONDITION: Front sight has been touched down a bit. Has the early donut head ejector. Firing pin has been replaced recently. There is no original finish left on this gun. Screws are fairly straight. Finish is basically a mix of blue and gun metal grey dark patina. Grips are very good with slight remains of original varnish, wear at base and chip at front toes. Very strong, defined rifling with just very minor residue. Indexes and locks up like a bank vault. Good example of a very early commercial gun. New York shipped. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Condemned Calvary Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 35231

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(A) US Colt Cavalry Nettleton Inspected Single Action Army Revolver (1878).

Lot # 296 (Sale Order: 292 of 399)      

Full or partial matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel and cylinder. "HN" inspector stamp (Henry Nettleton) can be found on the bottom of barrel, frame, trigger guard and cylinder. Left side of frame has the three line patent date with US stamp. Colt barrel legend is sharp. CONDITION: Ejector rod head, cylinder pin and loading gate have been replaced with non-correct parts. Backstrap has a piece of metal missing where the left screw attaches to frame. All screw heads show some degree of deformity. Front sight has been taken down a bit. Barrel is a mix of blue-brown-grey patina. Frame is a dull patina with some wiped-on finish. Cylinder is a blue-grey patina with some wiped on finish. Grips straps and trigger guard have washed to a grey patina with some freckling. One piece walnut grips are shy to metal, chipped at toes and right grip has a wood putty repair. Indexes and locks up fine. Rifling exhibits strong grooves, frosted lands with some abrasion. Overall a decent Henry Nettleton that could be greatly improved by replacing incorrect parts. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : No Serial Number: 49747
Full or partial matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel and cylinder. "HN" inspector stamp (Henry Nettleton) can be found on the bottom of bar...morerel, frame, trigger guard and cylinder. Left side of frame has the three line patent date with US stamp. Colt barrel legend is sharp. CONDITION: Ejector rod head, cylinder pin and loading gate have been replaced with non-correct parts. Backstrap has a piece of metal missing where the left screw attaches to frame. All screw heads show some degree of deformity. Front sight has been taken down a bit. Barrel is a mix of blue-brown-grey patina. Frame is a dull patina with some wiped-on finish. Cylinder is a blue-grey patina with some wiped on finish. Grips straps and trigger guard have washed to a grey patina with some freckling. One piece walnut grips are shy to metal, chipped at toes and right grip has a wood putty repair. Indexes and locks up fine. Rifling exhibits strong grooves, frosted lands with some abrasion. Overall a decent Henry Nettleton that could be greatly improved by replacing incorrect parts. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : No Serial Number: 49747

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(A) US Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver with Kopec Letter (Stanhope/Carr Inspected).

Lot # 297 (Sale Order: 293 of 399)      

In the Kopec letter dated 2015, John offer’s the following observations: this revolver was manufactured in 1890; the Ordnance inspector was Captain Stanhope E. Blunt with Renaldo A. Carr as sub-inspector. He could not locate this serial number in the National Archives and surmises the majority of these late Cavalry models that have survived as all original was that they were issued to states militia units from 1890 through 1895. Others were never issued from the Arsenal. The subject revolver shows considerable, honest wear, indicating a working gun either by the US Cavalry or by a cowboy. He noticed the tiny initial “K” in four locations for Mr. A. Kind, a Colt factory employee working on military contract revolvers 1890 to 1891. He notes that the Ordnance inspector cartouche has worn from grip but they are correct and serial number is written within backstrap channel. He determines the revolver retains a natural blue-brown patina throughout with no evidence of buffing with some deep rust pitting on the periphery of the cylinder. This revolver has the three line patent address on frame with “US” and new style ejector head. Barrel legends are sharp. Walnut grips are excellent, slightly chipped at left front toe and short at right. RAC stamp is found on barrel, frame and cylinder. The letter “K” is stamped on trigger guard, backstrap, end of ejector housing; cannot find the fourth “K” without tearing gun apart which we did not do as it has already been stripped once. There are flashes of blue in recesses but gun is basically a soft, homogenous grey-brown patina. Frame screws are fairly sharp with the exception of forward trigger guard screw. Left side of grip has three kill marks. Indexes and locks up like new. Barrel has strong rifling, sharp lands and grooves, and is quite bright. A fine example of the last of the US Cavalry Single Action revolvers. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 134272
In the Kopec letter dated 2015, John offer’s the following observations: this revolver was manufactured in 1890; the Ordnance inspector was Captain Stanhope E. Blunt with...more Renaldo A. Carr as sub-inspector. He could not locate this serial number in the National Archives and surmises the majority of these late Cavalry models that have survived as all original was that they were issued to states militia units from 1890 through 1895. Others were never issued from the Arsenal. The subject revolver shows considerable, honest wear, indicating a working gun either by the US Cavalry or by a cowboy. He noticed the tiny initial “K” in four locations for Mr. A. Kind, a Colt factory employee working on military contract revolvers 1890 to 1891. He notes that the Ordnance inspector cartouche has worn from grip but they are correct and serial number is written within backstrap channel. He determines the revolver retains a natural blue-brown patina throughout with no evidence of buffing with some deep rust pitting on the periphery of the cylinder. This revolver has the three line patent address on frame with “US” and new style ejector head. Barrel legends are sharp. Walnut grips are excellent, slightly chipped at left front toe and short at right. RAC stamp is found on barrel, frame and cylinder. The letter “K” is stamped on trigger guard, backstrap, end of ejector housing; cannot find the fourth “K” without tearing gun apart which we did not do as it has already been stripped once. There are flashes of blue in recesses but gun is basically a soft, homogenous grey-brown patina. Frame screws are fairly sharp with the exception of forward trigger guard screw. Left side of grip has three kill marks. Indexes and locks up like new. Barrel has strong rifling, sharp lands and grooves, and is quite bright. A fine example of the last of the US Cavalry Single Action revolvers. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 134272

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(A) Custer Era Colt Single Action Revolver (1874).

Lot # 298 (Sale Order: 294 of 399)      

This is an extremely interesting revolver. Falls directly into the sixth lot which saw shipments to Custer's 7th cavalry and the 1st Cavalry. Has the two line patent date on frame with "US". Full or partial matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. It is Ainsworth inspected on the cylinder, barrel, trigger guard and backstrap. CONDITION: Razor sharp barrel legends. Metal is all grey patina. Unfortunately the barrel was period shortened by 1" as evidenced from the fact that the crown is rounded from riding in a holster. Brass sight was reset. The one piece walnut grips have had a toe repair, very well done. Cartouche is no longer visible on either side. Inside grip channel does not have a pencil number. All proper era parts for Custer era gun. Screws are basically true. Has an old museum collection tag hanging from it. All four Colt clicks. Well defined, sharp rifling with minor abrasion. An extremely historical gun that could have been with the 7th Cavalry. Barrel was definitely shortened in the period given how much wear is visible on the muzzle. One could have the barrel stretched but it would take away from the history of the revolver as is. Wonderful piece of Western history that was carried by someone for years after the battle. Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 4388
This is an extremely interesting revolver. Falls directly into the sixth lot which saw shipments to Custer's 7th cavalry and the 1st Cavalry. Has the two line patent da...morete on frame with "US". Full or partial matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. It is Ainsworth inspected on the cylinder, barrel, trigger guard and backstrap. CONDITION: Razor sharp barrel legends. Metal is all grey patina. Unfortunately the barrel was period shortened by 1" as evidenced from the fact that the crown is rounded from riding in a holster. Brass sight was reset. The one piece walnut grips have had a toe repair, very well done. Cartouche is no longer visible on either side. Inside grip channel does not have a pencil number. All proper era parts for Custer era gun. Screws are basically true. Has an old museum collection tag hanging from it. All four Colt clicks. Well defined, sharp rifling with minor abrasion. An extremely historical gun that could have been with the 7th Cavalry. Barrel was definitely shortened in the period given how much wear is visible on the muzzle. One could have the barrel stretched but it would take away from the history of the revolver as is. Wonderful piece of Western history that was carried by someone for years after the battle. Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 4388

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(A) Rare British Proofed Factory Silver Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Stock (1874).

Lot # 299 (Sale Order: 295 of 399)      

This revolver remains in incredible condition. Extremely early, second year civilian production with British proofs and Hartford barrel address. All metal surfaces in silverplate and this revolver sports a pair of varnished one-piece walnut grips. British proofs can be found on left side of barrel and on each cylinder. Has all the early features including donut head ejector and screw-in black powder frame. You will find full matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Frame has the two line barrel address which changed to three lines in mid-1874. Left trigger guard is stamped ".45 CAL". Gun has been tested and will not chamber the .45 Colt but chambers the .450 Boxer perfectly. Frame has the extended screw which allows for the mounting of a shoulder stock. CONDITION: All metal surfaces retains approximately 97% of the factory silver plating with some scattered roughness and various cylinder flute edges. Grips are excellent to near mint and retain the majority of its varnish with wear at high edges. Indexes and locks up with all four clicks. Bore exhibits strong, sharp lands and grooves. This fine, early revolver comes with a reproduction detachable shoulder stock. Accessories : Shoulder stock Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .450 Boxer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 3693
This revolver remains in incredible condition. Extremely early, second year civilian production with British proofs and Hartford barrel address. All metal surfaces in s...moreilverplate and this revolver sports a pair of varnished one-piece walnut grips. British proofs can be found on left side of barrel and on each cylinder. Has all the early features including donut head ejector and screw-in black powder frame. You will find full matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Frame has the two line barrel address which changed to three lines in mid-1874. Left trigger guard is stamped ".45 CAL". Gun has been tested and will not chamber the .45 Colt but chambers the .450 Boxer perfectly. Frame has the extended screw which allows for the mounting of a shoulder stock. CONDITION: All metal surfaces retains approximately 97% of the factory silver plating with some scattered roughness and various cylinder flute edges. Grips are excellent to near mint and retain the majority of its varnish with wear at high edges. Indexes and locks up with all four clicks. Bore exhibits strong, sharp lands and grooves. This fine, early revolver comes with a reproduction detachable shoulder stock. Accessories : Shoulder stock Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .450 Boxer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 3693

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(A) Cased & Engraved ID'd Metropolitan Arms Co. Model 1862 Police Percussion Pocket Revolver (1861).

Lot # 300 (Sale Order: 296 of 399)      

Silver finish with round barrel and tiny dovetail front sight with one line “METROPOLITAN ARMS CO NEW-YORK” address. It has five shot fluted, rebated cylinder with safety recesses on the lands between the nipples. Silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a one piece smooth ivory grip. Only about 2,750 of these revolvers were produced in the period 1864-1866, and of that total only about 1,600 had marked barrels. Obviously only a minute portion of that small number were cased and even fewer were engraved and plated, making this a truly rare specimen. These revolvers are almost identical to the Colt Model 1862 Police with the exception of the rammer, which on this revolver is articulated, in two pieces with the Colt Model 1862 rammer of the rack and pinion type. Engraving is by master engraver L.D. Nimschke and consists of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with several scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Engraving extends over the sides of the barrels and terminates in front of the address, with matching engraving on the rammer pivot and lands between the flutes on the cylinder. Top of the back strap has Mr. Nimschke’s typical fan pattern with matching foliate arabesque patterns down the back strap, on the buttstrap and trigger guard. Hammer also received his deluxe treatment of foliate arabesque pattern on the sides with fish scale patterns on the sides of the spur and top edge of the hammer, with highly detailed wolf’s heads on each side of the hammer nose. Accompanied by its original burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, double sided flask with foliate pattern, a two cavity blued steel Manhattan Arms marked mold with sprue cutter, L-shaped nipple wrench, an open packet of five combustible cartridges and a lacquered tin of Ely’s caps. Case has a mortised brass lock in the front edge with the locking tang removed and is loose in one compartment. Accompanied by a large volume of research material compiled by the consignor and his family regarding the provenance of this revolver and his family history as relates to the famous scout Kit Carson having given this revolver to Lt. E.F. Beale and its descendancey down to the consignor. That Lt. Beale and Kit Carson were close personal friends is of absolutely no doubt and it is well documented that Mr. Carson also gave Lt. Beale his Hawken plains rifle which Lt. Beale’s son, Truxton, presented to Theodore Roosevelt who in turn presented it to the Boone & Crockett Club where is it currently on display. Edward Fitzgerald Beale was born Feb. 1822 in Washington, DC into a military family and, through family connections was appointed to the Naval Academy by President Andrew Jackson, graduating in 1842. In October 1845 as acting sailing master of the frigate Congress under the command of Commodore Robert Stockton, he sailed for California, but 20 days out Stockton dispatched Beale back to Washington with important dispatches, reaching Washington in March 1846. He was promoted to the grade of Master and in May of 1846 overtook and rejoined the “Congress”, reaching Monteray, California on July 20. By that time the war with Mexico had begun and Commodore Stockton dispatched Beale to serve with the land forces. He and a small body of men under Lt. Archibald Gillespie joined Gen. Stephen Kerney’s column just before the disastrous Battle of San Pasqual on December 6, 1846. The Mexican army had surrounded the small American force and threatened to destroy it when Beale, Kit Carson and his Delaware Indians servant crawled through the Mexican lines and made their way to San Diego for reinforcements, which saved the American force. Over the next two years Beale made six or seven more journeys across country frequently in company with Kit Carson, carrying dispatches and along with Kit Carson brought proof to the federal government of the discovery of gold in California. Beale resigned in 1851 and returned to California as the manager for a company owned by Commodore Stockton and a Mr. Aspinwall, in the new territory. Beale became superintendent of Indian affairs for Calfornia and Nevada and later surveyed the route for the Trans-Continental Railroad. In 1856 he was appointed Brigadier General of the Calfornia state militia. In 1857 President Buchanan appointed Beale to survey a wagon road from Ft. Defiance New Mexico territory to the Colorado River. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) Colt Single Action Army US Artillery Revolver (1885).

Lot # 301 (Sale Order: 297 of 399)      

Finding an Artillery Model with all matching serial numbers is an extreme rarity. It is apparent this was part of the 1893 recall and all the parts on this revolver were serviceable, therefore the only alterations made at the time were shortening the barrel to 5-1/2" and a new pair of "RAC" Renaldo Carr grips were installed. Revolver has full or partial matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. "DFC" David Clark inspector mark is on cylinder and frame. Trigger guard has a sub-inspector "G". CONDITION: The barrel and housing retain approximately 90% of the Arsenal reapplied blued finish done at time of conversion. Right side of the frame still retains approximately 20% case colors, balance is simply gun metal patina. Frame screws retain generous amounts of nitre blue and are still concentric. Backstrap retains 75% arsenal blue, starting to thin; approximately same amount on trigger guard. No visible colors on hammer. Cylinder retains approximately 70% arsenal blue with freckling on about half od the cylinder where it rested. Grips exhibit some homemade checkering. No visible cartouches on left of right but a distinct "RAC" on left panel at bottom. Locks up like new. Bore has strong, clean lands and bright grooves. A far better than average Artillery that saw use in the Philippines and Cuba after its conversion. Extremely fine condition for these usually well-worn revolvers and difficult to find with all matching numbers especially for a gun issued during the Indian Wars. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Artillery Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 116495
Finding an Artillery Model with all matching serial numbers is an extreme rarity. It is apparent this was part of the 1893 recall and all the parts on this revolver were...more serviceable, therefore the only alterations made at the time were shortening the barrel to 5-1/2" and a new pair of "RAC" Renaldo Carr grips were installed. Revolver has full or partial matching numbers on frame, barrel, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. "DFC" David Clark inspector mark is on cylinder and frame. Trigger guard has a sub-inspector "G". CONDITION: The barrel and housing retain approximately 90% of the Arsenal reapplied blued finish done at time of conversion. Right side of the frame still retains approximately 20% case colors, balance is simply gun metal patina. Frame screws retain generous amounts of nitre blue and are still concentric. Backstrap retains 75% arsenal blue, starting to thin; approximately same amount on trigger guard. No visible colors on hammer. Cylinder retains approximately 70% arsenal blue with freckling on about half od the cylinder where it rested. Grips exhibit some homemade checkering. No visible cartouches on left of right but a distinct "RAC" on left panel at bottom. Locks up like new. Bore has strong, clean lands and bright grooves. A far better than average Artillery that saw use in the Philippines and Cuba after its conversion. Extremely fine condition for these usually well-worn revolvers and difficult to find with all matching numbers especially for a gun issued during the Indian Wars. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Artillery Paperwork : Yes Serial Number: 116495

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(A) Nickel Plated Colt Single Action Army Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter Revolver (1883).

Lot # 302 (Sale Order: 298 of 399)      

Offered is an all original 1883 Colt Frontier Six Shooter etched panel Single Action Army revolver that left the factory nickel plated. This revolver has full or partial matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Underside of the barrel is stamped with "44" and "C" which could mean they used a condemned barrel but there is no serial number, nor is there any inspector stamps. The etched panel on the barrel is excellent "FRONTIER" is a little light but under a magnification, you can see every letter. Frame has three line patent address. CONDITION: Colt barrel stamp is razor sharp. Walnut grips have lost most of their varnish but are intact with usual bumps and bruises. Barrel and housing retain approximately 70% original nickel with the balance flaking to gun metal grey and blending quite nicely. Cylinder retains approximately 40% original nickel with the balance a soft, chocolate patina. Front sight has not been taken down. Frame retains nickel on the shield, loading gate, top strap and a touch on the sides; balance being soft, chocolate patina. Large frame screw is marred while the other two are fairly true. Backstrap retains approximately 80% original nickel with age freckling and there are traces of nickel on trigger guard. Action has all four Colt clicks and locks up like new. Bore has well-defined rifling with frosted grooves and a hint of abrasion. A lovely, attic find, antique Colt factory nickel etched panel .44 revolver. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork : No Serial Number: 89521
Offered is an all original 1883 Colt Frontier Six Shooter etched panel Single Action Army revolver that left the factory nickel plated. This revolver has full or partial...more matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Underside of the barrel is stamped with "44" and "C" which could mean they used a condemned barrel but there is no serial number, nor is there any inspector stamps. The etched panel on the barrel is excellent "FRONTIER" is a little light but under a magnification, you can see every letter. Frame has three line patent address. CONDITION: Colt barrel stamp is razor sharp. Walnut grips have lost most of their varnish but are intact with usual bumps and bruises. Barrel and housing retain approximately 70% original nickel with the balance flaking to gun metal grey and blending quite nicely. Cylinder retains approximately 40% original nickel with the balance a soft, chocolate patina. Front sight has not been taken down. Frame retains nickel on the shield, loading gate, top strap and a touch on the sides; balance being soft, chocolate patina. Large frame screw is marred while the other two are fairly true. Backstrap retains approximately 80% original nickel with age freckling and there are traces of nickel on trigger guard. Action has all four Colt clicks and locks up like new. Bore has well-defined rifling with frosted grooves and a hint of abrasion. A lovely, attic find, antique Colt factory nickel etched panel .44 revolver. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork : No Serial Number: 89521

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(A) Ainsworth U.S. Inspected Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Revolver (1874 - Custer Era).

Lot # 303 (Sale Order: 299 of 399)      

Offered is a Custer Era Ainsworth inspected Single Action Army. You will find full or partial matching serial numbers under barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. You will find No. 345 under barrel, ejector housing and loading gate. Barrel legend is sharp. Frame has two line patent with "US" stamped on left side. The "A" inspector mark can be found on the cylinder, barrel, trigger guard and backstrap. Bottom of barrel is also stamped with a "P" with serifs. CONDITION: Front sight has been widened with silver solder and lowered/filed. All screw heads are extremely sharp. The period one piece walnut grips have a visible cartouche on left side with small chip at front sight. Right side also has small chip at front toe and three kill notches; no visible cartouche. All metal is basically a soft, pleasing patina. Bore exhibits extremely strong lands and grooves with just minor black powder residue. Retains all four Colt clicks, locking up like a bank vault. An extremely nice, early Ainsworth Cavalry revolver. Kopek letter states that this revolver was fitted with an old style mainspring found on 1860 Colts and was returned to Colt on 9-24-53 to be completely refinished into as new condition; this can be found under the trigger guard and all component parts are stamped with refinishing No. 345. In January of 1994, this refinish was removed and the revolver got a light browning to all its components, resembling natural brown patina. The barrel address is totally original and has not been reapplied. Grips fitted to this revolver are original but the "OWA" Ainsworth cartouche is a facsimile. The sub-inspector "A" has been reapplied to the barrel and trigger guard. The dowel that stabilizes the ejector tube is a domed replacement and ejector head is a reproduction. there is a crack adjacent to the front guard screw. Front sight has a nickel silver shim soldered on right side. This is a great example of a conserved Custer era Colt Cavalry revolver. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : No Serial Number: 8551
Offered is a Custer Era Ainsworth inspected Single Action Army. You will find full or partial matching serial numbers under barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and c...moreylinder. You will find No. 345 under barrel, ejector housing and loading gate. Barrel legend is sharp. Frame has two line patent with "US" stamped on left side. The "A" inspector mark can be found on the cylinder, barrel, trigger guard and backstrap. Bottom of barrel is also stamped with a "P" with serifs. CONDITION: Front sight has been widened with silver solder and lowered/filed. All screw heads are extremely sharp. The period one piece walnut grips have a visible cartouche on left side with small chip at front sight. Right side also has small chip at front toe and three kill notches; no visible cartouche. All metal is basically a soft, pleasing patina. Bore exhibits extremely strong lands and grooves with just minor black powder residue. Retains all four Colt clicks, locking up like a bank vault. An extremely nice, early Ainsworth Cavalry revolver. Kopek letter states that this revolver was fitted with an old style mainspring found on 1860 Colts and was returned to Colt on 9-24-53 to be completely refinished into as new condition; this can be found under the trigger guard and all component parts are stamped with refinishing No. 345. In January of 1994, this refinish was removed and the revolver got a light browning to all its components, resembling natural brown patina. The barrel address is totally original and has not been reapplied. Grips fitted to this revolver are original but the "OWA" Ainsworth cartouche is a facsimile. The sub-inspector "A" has been reapplied to the barrel and trigger guard. The dowel that stabilizes the ejector tube is a domed replacement and ejector head is a reproduction. there is a crack adjacent to the front guard screw. Front sight has a nickel silver shim soldered on right side. This is a great example of a conserved Custer era Colt Cavalry revolver. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork : No Serial Number: 8551

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(A) Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Detachable Shoulder Stock (1863).

Lot # 304 (Sale Order: 300 of 399)      

Features round barrel, blue and case colored finish, brass trigger guard, steel backstrap, cut for shoulder stock, one piece varnished walnut grips, rebated Naval battle cylinder. Full or partial matching numbers can be found on frame, barrel, cylinder, trigger guard ("3" is light), backstrap, cylinder pin and wedge. CONDITION: This Colt has survived in remarkable condition. Barrel retains approximately 70% original factory blue finish, effortlessly blending with soft patina to give a lovely, homogenous bluish look, including the forcing cone. No visible colors on loading lever. Basically patina. Cylinder is a smooth, brown patina with sharp legends. Naval battle scene is near completely visible, around 85%. All original nipples. Three of the safety posts are proud, others are all visible with traces of original blue. Left side of frame still displays approximately 50-60% case colors with one marred screw. Right side displays approximately 50% colors. Varnished walnut grips are excellent with just edge wear. Hammer colors have patterned out. 15-20% bright blue on backstrap. Action indexes and locks up correctly. Strong, clean lands and grooves. Comes with a period mismatched original shoulder stock with brass frame and buttplate. Serial number is in two places on buttstock, both of those match each other but not the gun and were stamped above another number of which you can see a ghost image. Brass was cleaned at one time but is starting to retain patina again. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 149153
Features round barrel, blue and case colored finish, brass trigger guard, steel backstrap, cut for shoulder stock, one piece varnished walnut grips, rebated Naval battle ...morecylinder. Full or partial matching numbers can be found on frame, barrel, cylinder, trigger guard ("3" is light), backstrap, cylinder pin and wedge. CONDITION: This Colt has survived in remarkable condition. Barrel retains approximately 70% original factory blue finish, effortlessly blending with soft patina to give a lovely, homogenous bluish look, including the forcing cone. No visible colors on loading lever. Basically patina. Cylinder is a smooth, brown patina with sharp legends. Naval battle scene is near completely visible, around 85%. All original nipples. Three of the safety posts are proud, others are all visible with traces of original blue. Left side of frame still displays approximately 50-60% case colors with one marred screw. Right side displays approximately 50% colors. Varnished walnut grips are excellent with just edge wear. Hammer colors have patterned out. 15-20% bright blue on backstrap. Action indexes and locks up correctly. Strong, clean lands and grooves. Comes with a period mismatched original shoulder stock with brass frame and buttplate. Serial number is in two places on buttstock, both of those match each other but not the gun and were stamped above another number of which you can see a ghost image. Brass was cleaned at one time but is starting to retain patina again. Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Paperwork : No Serial Number: 149153

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