Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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LOT OF 2: GOLD NUGGETS

Lot # 1228 (Sale Order: 226 of 353)      

34 grams total weight.

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1888 $20 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PCGS MS61.

Lot # 1229 (Sale Order: 227 of 353)      

Early slab.

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1857S $20 LIBERTY GOLD PCGS MS64 GOLD COIN SS CENTRAL AMERICA WITH BOOK.

Lot # 1230 (Sale Order: 228 of 353)      

This is a beautiful example of a $20 gold liberty taken off of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Graded MS-60 by PCGS.

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LOT OF 2: 2016 and 1990 $20 ST. GAUDENS GOLD COINS BU+.

Lot # 1231 (Sale Order: 229 of 353)      

Both uncirculated.

CORRECTION: Title updated. Lot of 2: 2016 and 1990 $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coins BU+.

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LOT OF 3: CARSON CITY MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS IN GSA HOLDERS.

Lot # 1232 (Sale Order: 230 of 353)      

All BU. Includes 1880, 1882 and 1883.

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LOT OF 3: GSA CC MORGAN DOLLARS 1882 AND TWO 1883.

Lot # 1233 (Sale Order: 231 of 353)      

All 3 are M62+.

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LOT OF 3: ADVERTISING MATCH SAFES.

Lot # 1234 (Sale Order: 232 of 353)      

Includes a silver hunting scene, an Indian head, and a celluloid buffalo beer match safe.

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LOT OF 2: SILVER MATCH SAFES.

Lot # 1235 (Sale Order: 233 of 353)      

Both marked sterling. One with gun on side and the other from a machinery company in California.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR WELLS FARGO OF AMERICAN INDIAN "ARROWMAKER".

Lot # 1236 (Sale Order: 234 of 353)      

Depicts Native American with peace pipe dressed in classic Native American garb. Signed in the bottom right-hand corner "Carl Moon." Marked "Arrowmaker." CONDITION: Period frame with original Wells Fargo and Company stamped matting. Touch-ups to the outside edges of the frames, only enhances the overall look. Great iconic piece.
Depicts Native American with peace pipe dressed in classic Native American garb. Signed in the bottom right-hand corner "Carl Moon." Marked "Arrowmaker." CONDITION: Perio...mored frame with original Wells Fargo and Company stamped matting. Touch-ups to the outside edges of the frames, only enhances the overall look. Great iconic piece.

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LOT OF 2: EL MINERO AND WELCOME NUGGET ADVERTISEMENTS.

Lot # 1237 (Sale Order: 235 of 353)      

Early mining advertising posters.

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IVORY HANDLED WALKING STICK.

Lot # 1238 (Sale Order: 236 of 353)      

Large ivory ball-headed walking stick.

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IVORY HANDLED WALKING STICK.

Lot # 1239 (Sale Order: 237 of 353)      

Heavy ivory-handled cane with initials on rear end. Silver-banded top.

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SILVER TIP WALKING STICK.

Lot # 1240 (Sale Order: 238 of 353)      

Sterling silver tip along with sterling silver band on shaft.

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CALIFORNIA POWDER WORKS ADVERTISEMENT.

Lot # 1241 (Sale Order: 239 of 353)      

Nice early framed paper ad for California Paper Works out of San Francisco, California. Heavy gold frame. Late 1800s.

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ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY WOOD SIGN.

Lot # 1242 (Sale Order: 240 of 353)      

Late 1800s.

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(A) COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH NUMEROUS ACCESSORIES, ENGRAVED TO ADAMS & CO.

Lot # 1243 (Sale Order: 241 of 353)      

Manufactured 1852. Standard configuration with 4" octagonal barrel with rammer, top flat with 2 line New York address, and screw-in cone front sight. Frame with a visible but almost totally obliterated patent legend on left side. Silver-plated brass trigger guard and straps. Matching full or partial numbers observed on barrel assembly, rammer, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. Single piece walnut grips with faint pencil on inside, appears to be 707. Of particular interest is the period engraving on the back strap that reads "Adams & Co No 47". The Adams Express Company was a period competitor to Wells Fargo, and this revolver is accompanied by a plethora of Adams Express paraphernalia including: a pair of wax seals stamps, one that reads "ADAMS EXPRESS CO / 1095 / DAHLGREEN / ILL'S", the other "ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / SAN FRANCISCO / 9782 / CAL", both with modern wax seals; a button with an Adams Express Company and Whitehead and Hoag catch on rear; a badge that reads "SPECIAL OFFICER / ADAMS EXPRESS CO. / PHILAD'A", hallmarked on rear with "WM. DAVEY&SON / PHILA" and number 35; a gold poke with ink stamped "ADAMS & CO.. / NEW YORK / $1000 For (illegible) Bills of Exchange"; a postcard depicting the snake offering Eve a snake in the Garden with "They say Eve was made for Adam's Express Company"; a trade card for Coleman's California line for San Francisco with "Neptune's Favorite" graphics; a pair of Adams and Co receipts; an Adams and Company broadside. CONDITION: Revolver is devoid of finish throughout, with a mixture of dove grey and chocolate patina throughout, darker on frame and rammer. Cylinder scene is very good with a turn line and some patination. Grip has handling marks throughout and traces of what might be the original varnish. Silver plate is largely gone, retaining approximately 20%, mostly in protected areas and to top of backstrap. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and mild frosting towards muzzle. Paraphanelia is very good throughout with handling marks and softening from age and use throughout. Poke is still pliable and ink stamp is legible, minus aforementioned area in third line. Paper is legible with some foxing and ink bleed. A great selection of Adams Express items! Accessories: Numerous accessories Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 29707
Manufactured 1852. Standard configuration with 4" octagonal barrel with rammer, top flat with 2 line New York address, and screw-in cone front sight. Frame with a visible...more but almost totally obliterated patent legend on left side. Silver-plated brass trigger guard and straps. Matching full or partial numbers observed on barrel assembly, rammer, cylinder arbor, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, and butt. Single piece walnut grips with faint pencil on inside, appears to be 707. Of particular interest is the period engraving on the back strap that reads "Adams & Co No 47". The Adams Express Company was a period competitor to Wells Fargo, and this revolver is accompanied by a plethora of Adams Express paraphernalia including: a pair of wax seals stamps, one that reads "ADAMS EXPRESS CO / 1095 / DAHLGREEN / ILL'S", the other "ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY / SAN FRANCISCO / 9782 / CAL", both with modern wax seals; a button with an Adams Express Company and Whitehead and Hoag catch on rear; a badge that reads "SPECIAL OFFICER / ADAMS EXPRESS CO. / PHILAD'A", hallmarked on rear with "WM. DAVEY&SON / PHILA" and number 35; a gold poke with ink stamped "ADAMS & CO.. / NEW YORK / $1000 For (illegible) Bills of Exchange"; a postcard depicting the snake offering Eve a snake in the Garden with "They say Eve was made for Adam's Express Company"; a trade card for Coleman's California line for San Francisco with "Neptune's Favorite" graphics; a pair of Adams and Co receipts; an Adams and Company broadside. CONDITION: Revolver is devoid of finish throughout, with a mixture of dove grey and chocolate patina throughout, darker on frame and rammer. Cylinder scene is very good with a turn line and some patination. Grip has handling marks throughout and traces of what might be the original varnish. Silver plate is largely gone, retaining approximately 20%, mostly in protected areas and to top of backstrap. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and mild frosting towards muzzle. Paraphanelia is very good throughout with handling marks and softening from age and use throughout. Poke is still pliable and ink stamp is legible, minus aforementioned area in third line. Paper is legible with some foxing and ink bleed. A great selection of Adams Express items! Accessories: Numerous accessories Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 29707

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(A) LOT OF 3: 2 AVENGING ANGEL STYLE COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, AND A COLT 1849 POCKET GRIP FRAME.

Lot # 1244 (Sale Order: 242 of 353)      

Lot consists of: (A) Second model Colt Dragoon frame and cylinder. The arbor has been broken off, and a pin holds the cylinder on the frame. Brass square back trigger guard. No backstrap or grip. CONDITION: Gun has no finish and shows pitting and wear. (B) 1851 Navy without the front half of the gun. Brass trigger guard and back strap. Wood grips. The action works but does not lock up. CONDITION: There is no finish on this gun. The gun shows heavy use. (C) 1849 Colt trigger guard, backstrap, and grips. CONDITION: Extra varnish has been added to the grips. The trigger guard and back strap have no finish. Barrel Length: (ALL) 0" Caliber/Bore: (A) .44 Percussion (B) .36 Percussion (C) N/A FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (A) Dragoon (B) 1851 Navy (C) 1849 Pocket Serial Number: (A) NSN (B) 144347 (C) 181711
Lot consists of: (A) Second model Colt Dragoon frame and cylinder. The arbor has been broken off, and a pin holds the cylinder on the frame. Brass square back trigger gua...morerd. No backstrap or grip. CONDITION: Gun has no finish and shows pitting and wear. (B) 1851 Navy without the front half of the gun. Brass trigger guard and back strap. Wood grips. The action works but does not lock up. CONDITION: There is no finish on this gun. The gun shows heavy use. (C) 1849 Colt trigger guard, backstrap, and grips. CONDITION: Extra varnish has been added to the grips. The trigger guard and back strap have no finish. Barrel Length: (ALL) 0" Caliber/Bore: (A) .44 Percussion (B) .36 Percussion (C) N/A FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (A) Dragoon (B) 1851 Navy (C) 1849 Pocket Serial Number: (A) NSN (B) 144347 (C) 181711

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(A) HIGH CONDITION SMITH'S PATENT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1245 (Sale Order: 243 of 353)      

Single action revolver manufactured by Otis Smith in Middleton or Rock Falls, Connecticut. The top strap is stamped "SMITH'S PATENT/ APR. 15. 1873 No38". Major metal components exhibit a lustrous nickel finish, while the hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Grips match the frame via the full serial number "1818", which is handwritten on the interior of the panels. Revolver features a unique cylinder retention system, in which the cylinder and "cylinder pin" are both under spring tension and can be easily released by pulling on the head of the cylinder pin housing. CONDITION: Frame and barrel retain generous amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting superficial marks from handling and storage, a few minor areas of wear, as well as some small spots of flaking. Hammer retains traces of its original case color hardened finish. Bore is bright, exhibiting some concentrated areas of dark pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting some mild wear to the varnish and some minor handling marks but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Otis Smith Model: Revolver Serial Number: 1818
Single action revolver manufactured by Otis Smith in Middleton or Rock Falls, Connecticut. The top strap is stamped "SMITH'S PATENT/ APR. 15. 1873 No38". Major metal comp...moreonents exhibit a lustrous nickel finish, while the hammer is case color hardened. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Grips match the frame via the full serial number "1818", which is handwritten on the interior of the panels. Revolver features a unique cylinder retention system, in which the cylinder and "cylinder pin" are both under spring tension and can be easily released by pulling on the head of the cylinder pin housing. CONDITION: Frame and barrel retain generous amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting superficial marks from handling and storage, a few minor areas of wear, as well as some small spots of flaking. Hammer retains traces of its original case color hardened finish. Bore is bright, exhibiting some concentrated areas of dark pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips are very good, exhibiting some mild wear to the varnish and some minor handling marks but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Otis Smith Model: Revolver Serial Number: 1818

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(A) VERY NICE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH "SWAMP ANGEL" SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1246 (Sale Order: 244 of 353)      

Swamp Angel single action revolver manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth of Worchester, Massachusetts. The left side of the faceted barrel is stamped "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH/ WORCESTER, MASS.", while the top strap is simply marked "SWAMP ANGEL". Metal components are nickel plated, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, cylinder, cylinder pin, and barrel. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting some areas of mild bubbling and flaking that are most present on the hammer and mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a small spot of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild losses to their varnish and a couple of marks from handling but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth Model: Swamp Angel Serial Number: 3003
Swamp Angel single action revolver manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth of Worchester, Massachusetts. The left side of the faceted barrel is stamped "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH...more/ WORCESTER, MASS.", while the top strap is simply marked "SWAMP ANGEL". Metal components are nickel plated, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, cylinder, cylinder pin, and barrel. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting some areas of mild bubbling and flaking that are most present on the hammer and mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a small spot of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild losses to their varnish and a couple of marks from handling but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth Model: Swamp Angel Serial Number: 3003

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(A) SILVER PLATED SMITH AND WESSON NUMBER 2 ARMY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1247 (Sale Order: 245 of 353)      

Silver plated and in standard configuration with a 6" ribbed barrel with "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS" legend on top. 2 piece walnut grips. Matching "56" assembly numbers on frame under grips, cylinder face, and face of the barrel assembly. CONDITION: Very good as resilvered, with softening to edges and legends. Tarnishing is present throughout, easily cleaned should the new owner choose, with some minor losses. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some mild pitting throughout. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 2 Serial Number: 44554
Silver plated and in standard configuration with a 6" ribbed barrel with "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS" legend on top. 2 piece walnut grips. Matching "56" assembly nu...morembers on frame under grips, cylinder face, and face of the barrel assembly. CONDITION: Very good as resilvered, with softening to edges and legends. Tarnishing is present throughout, easily cleaned should the new owner choose, with some minor losses. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some mild pitting throughout. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 2 Serial Number: 44554

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(A) DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL RETAILED BY N. CURRY & BRO SAN FRANCISCO.

Lot # 1248 (Sale Order: 246 of 353)      

Measures 6" overall. Teardrop barrel with flat top rib marked "N. CURRY & BRo / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENTS", "DERINGER / PHILADELA" over breech, with offset "P" with wings on breech. Notch and post sights, with German silver front sight. Normal German silver furniture, including wrist shield, key escutcheon, and trigger guard with pineapple finial, lightly engraved with scroll throughout. Teardrop German silver inlay at tip of checkered birdshead grip. Back action percussion lock with fishform hammer, engraved en suite. CONDITION: Very good, barrel with virtually all of its browning and some silvering to sharp edges and muzzle. Legends are crisp. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and pressure marks from handling and age, with a few heads in the checkering abraded. Mechanically functional, bore is very good with strong rifling. A better example than normally encountered. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Peanut Serial Number: NSN
Measures 6" overall. Teardrop barrel with flat top rib marked "N. CURRY & BRo / SAN FRANCo CALA / AGENTS", "DERINGER / PHILADELA" over breech, with offset "P" with wings ...moreon breech. Notch and post sights, with German silver front sight. Normal German silver furniture, including wrist shield, key escutcheon, and trigger guard with pineapple finial, lightly engraved with scroll throughout. Teardrop German silver inlay at tip of checkered birdshead grip. Back action percussion lock with fishform hammer, engraved en suite. CONDITION: Very good, barrel with virtually all of its browning and some silvering to sharp edges and muzzle. Legends are crisp. Stock is very good with some minor bumps and pressure marks from handling and age, with a few heads in the checkering abraded. Mechanically functional, bore is very good with strong rifling. A better example than normally encountered. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Model: Peanut Serial Number: NSN

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(A) SCARCE C.H. BALLARD & CO. DERRINGER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL WITH IVORY GRIPS.

Lot # 1249 (Sale Order: 247 of 353)      

1 of only a few thousand single-shot derringers manufactured by C.H. Ballard & Co. of Worchester, Massachusetts, circa 1870. The faceted barrel breech is stamped "BALLARD'S" over the top, with C.H. Ballard & Co.'s manufacturer and patent information stamped across the left flat. Left side of frame is stamped "41 CAL". The frame is brass, while the barrel, trigger, and hammer are made of iron. Hammer is case color hardened, but the barrel was blued at one point. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth ivory birds head grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel retains traces of its original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting gray patina with spots of age-related discoloration. Brass frame exhibits a pleasing mottled brown patina. Hammer retains generous amounts of its original case color hardened finish. Brilliant mirror bore exhibits a couple of small spots of very light surface level pitting and retains strong, well-defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips are excellent, exhibiting a mellow-aged patina overall. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: C.H. Ballard & Co. Model: Derringer Serial Number: 3673
1 of only a few thousand single-shot derringers manufactured by C.H. Ballard & Co. of Worchester, Massachusetts, circa 1870. The faceted barrel breech is stamped "BALLARD...more'S" over the top, with C.H. Ballard & Co.'s manufacturer and patent information stamped across the left flat. Left side of frame is stamped "41 CAL". The frame is brass, while the barrel, trigger, and hammer are made of iron. Hammer is case color hardened, but the barrel was blued at one point. Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth ivory birds head grips. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel retains traces of its original factory blue finish, with the balance exhibiting gray patina with spots of age-related discoloration. Brass frame exhibits a pleasing mottled brown patina. Hammer retains generous amounts of its original case color hardened finish. Brilliant mirror bore exhibits a couple of small spots of very light surface level pitting and retains strong, well-defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips are excellent, exhibiting a mellow-aged patina overall. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: C.H. Ballard & Co. Model: Derringer Serial Number: 3673

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(A) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE COLT FIRST MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER PISTOL.

Lot # 1250 (Sale Order: 248 of 353)      

First Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1870-1890. The barrel retains a bright nickel finish and is stamped with Colt's 2-line address, followed by the model designation, which is flanked by Maltese crosses. Barrel screw is nitre blued, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. The iron frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on either side and on the top to the rear of the hammer, with a small burst design present ahead of the hammer. Grip exhibits 2 small checkered panels on the sides, with a single large panel at the rear. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel is extremely fine, retaining bountiful amounts of its original nickel finish, showing mild superficial marks from storage and handling and a few scattered small spots of minor clouding. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Frame retains traces of its original silver-plated finish, with the iron frame exhibiting age-related discoloration. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 1 Serial Number: 4310
First Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1870-1890. The barrel retains a bright nickel finish and is stamped with Colt's 2-line address, followed by the model d...moreesignation, which is flanked by Maltese crosses. Barrel screw is nitre blued, while the hammer and trigger are case color hardened. The iron frame is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on either side and on the top to the rear of the hammer, with a small burst design present ahead of the hammer. Grip exhibits 2 small checkered panels on the sides, with a single large panel at the rear. Matching numbers are present on the frame and barrel. CONDITION: Barrel is extremely fine, retaining bountiful amounts of its original nickel finish, showing mild superficial marks from storage and handling and a few scattered small spots of minor clouding. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Frame retains traces of its original silver-plated finish, with the iron frame exhibiting age-related discoloration. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 1 Serial Number: 4310

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(A) COLT THIRD MODEL SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.

Lot # 1251 (Sale Order: 249 of 353)      

Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1875-1912. The barrel has been shortened to 1 - 3/8" in length, with the front sight now obstructing part of the "- COLT -" stamp. Left side frame is stamped "41 CAL". Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. The second digit of the serial number on the frame is mostly illegible but appears to read "32826". Barrel matches via the last 3 digits of the serial number. Grips match via a nearly illegible handwritten serial number in pencil. CONDITION: Barrel exhibits a gray patina, with some light surface level pitting overall. Frame exhibits a pleasing mottled patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild marks from handling and storage but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 32826
Third Model Derringer manufactured by Colt between 1875-1912. The barrel has been shortened to 1 - 3/8" in length, with the front sight now obstructing part of the "- COL...moreT -" stamp. Left side frame is stamped "41 CAL". Frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. The second digit of the serial number on the frame is mostly illegible but appears to read "32826". Barrel matches via the last 3 digits of the serial number. Grips match via a nearly illegible handwritten serial number in pencil. CONDITION: Barrel exhibits a gray patina, with some light surface level pitting overall. Frame exhibits a pleasing mottled patina. Very bright bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild marks from handling and storage but are otherwise fine. Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Serial Number: 32826

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(C) SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT BANKERS SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH STEER HEAD IVORY GRIPS

Lot # 1252 (Sale Order: 250 of 353)      

Bankers Special revolver chambered in .22 LR manufactured by Colt in 1935. The left side of the barrel is stamped "22" followed closely by "BANKERS/ SPECIAL", with the right side bearing Colt's 2-line address. Left side of frame exhibits the Rampant Colt logo. This example is Type A factory engraved, exhibiting arabesque foliate patterns and scroll work. Metal components exhibit a restored blue finish, while the frame is mounted with wonderful Colt silver medallion 2-piece ivory grips featuring a relief carved steer head on the right panel. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating the aforementioned grips and engraving, and this example as the sole revolver shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chicago, Illinois, for A. Horton, c/o: Pradera Farm, Valparaiso, Indiana, on May 9th of 1939. R.L. Wilson indicates in "The Book of Colt Firearms" that fewer than 50 Bankers Special revolvers were engraved or inscribed during production, with few examples still surviving today. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored, with metal components retaining virtually all of their blue finish, with some few spots of minute wear, and the sideplate and cylinder having lightly turned a plum color. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, with the left grip exhibiting a repaired section at the pinhole and both grips showing a couple of small cracks at the top of the medallions. An extremely scarce example of 1 of only approximately 50 or fewer factory-engraved Colt Bankers Special revolvers. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bankers Special Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 370638
Bankers Special revolver chambered in .22 LR manufactured by Colt in 1935. The left side of the barrel is stamped "22" followed closely by "BANKERS/ SPECIAL", with the ri...moreght side bearing Colt's 2-line address. Left side of frame exhibits the Rampant Colt logo. This example is Type A factory engraved, exhibiting arabesque foliate patterns and scroll work. Metal components exhibit a restored blue finish, while the frame is mounted with wonderful Colt silver medallion 2-piece ivory grips featuring a relief carved steer head on the right panel. This example is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating the aforementioned grips and engraving, and this example as the sole revolver shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Chicago, Illinois, for A. Horton, c/o: Pradera Farm, Valparaiso, Indiana, on May 9th of 1939. R.L. Wilson indicates in "The Book of Colt Firearms" that fewer than 50 Bankers Special revolvers were engraved or inscribed during production, with few examples still surviving today. CONDITION: Excellent, as restored, with metal components retaining virtually all of their blue finish, with some few spots of minute wear, and the sideplate and cylinder having lightly turned a plum color. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good overall, with the left grip exhibiting a repaired section at the pinhole and both grips showing a couple of small cracks at the top of the medallions. An extremely scarce example of 1 of only approximately 50 or fewer factory-engraved Colt Bankers Special revolvers. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bankers Special Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 370638

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