Premiere Firearms Auction - Day 2
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Factory Documented London Shipped Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Lett
Lot # 1200 (Sale Order: 201 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 1/2 inch roundModel: LightningFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 25980Low Est: 1500Condition: Fine with 50% of the faded original blue finish reHigh Est: 2500Caliber: 38 long ColtOther: rosewood
Factory Documented London Shipped Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
The top of the barrel marked with the two line address, the left side has the very faint etched panel reading "COLT D.A. 38", the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent date marking and the left rear of the trigger guard is marked "38 CAL". The complete matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap and the assembly number "293" appears on the loading gate. London "crown/ V" and "crown/ GP" proofs are visible on the underside of the barrel and on the cylinder behind the flutes. Fixed sights and fitted with a checkered one-piece rosewood grip. The accompanying letter states that this revolver was shipped to Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company London Agency, London, England, on 4 November 1880 with an ejector.
Condition: Fine with 50% of the faded original blue finish remaining. A smooth brown patina is beginning to form on the barrel and grip straps, some light edge wear on the cylinder and light muzzle wear. There is some limited pin prick pitting on the front of the barrel. The case colors on the frame have turned a dark silver patina. The grips are very fine with some minor nicks in the otherwise very crisp checkering and on the butt. Operates fine in single action, double action operation requires adjustment. Unless noted above the markings are clear.
The top of the barrel marked with the two line address, the left side has the very faint etched panel reading "COLT D.A. 38", the left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent date marking and the left rear of the trigger guard is marked "38 CAL". The complete matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap and the assembly number "293" appears on the loading gate. London "crown/ V" and "crown/ GP" proofs are visible on the underside of the barrel and on the cylinder behind the flutes. Fixed sights and fitted with a checkered one-piece rosewood grip. The accompanying letter states that this revolver was shipped to Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company London Agency, London, England, on 4 November 1880 with an ejector.
Condition: Fine with 50% of the faded original blue finish remaining. A smooth brown patina is beginning to form on the barrel and grip straps, some light edge wear on the cylinder and light muzzle wear. There is some limited pin prick pitting on the front of the barrel. The case colors on the frame have turned a dark silver patina. The grips are very fine with some minor nicks in the otherwise very crisp checkering and on the butt. Operates fine in single action, double action operation requires adjustment. Unless noted above the markings are clear.
Rare Colt Paterson Model 1839 Shotgun
Lot # 1201 (Sale Order: 202 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 32 inch roundModel: 1839Frame Mat.: blue/DamascusSerial #: 54Stock Mat.: walnutCondition: Good. The carbine is complete and appears to be orLow Est: 7000Caliber: 16High Est: 11000
Rare Colt Paterson Model 1839 Shotgun
Model 1839 Revolving Shotgun manufactured at Colt's Paterson, New Jersey, factory c. 1839-1841. The total production of Model 1839 Shotguns was less than 225 guns; the Model 1839 Shotgun is one of the rarest Colt longarms. The shotgun has a round, 16 gauge, 32-inch Damascus finished barrel and flat-sided, brazed lug with beveled corners. The right side of the lug is roll-stamped "-Patent Arms M'g. Co. Paterson, NJ.-Colt's Pt. -" in one line. The barrel has a half-moon profile rear sight and a period replacement, half moon, brass front sight blade. The barrel lug has a two-groove wedge. The 3 1/2-inch, five-shot cylinder has rounded shoulders. The serial number, "54", is stamped on the face of the barrel lug and the cylinder turning ring. The walnut stock has a crescent shaped, carbine style buttplate.
Condition: Good. The carbine is complete and appears to be original with the exception of the wedge and period replacement front sight blade. The barrel has traces of the Damascus finish. The rear portion of the barrel, barrel lug, frame, trigger guard an crescent buttplate all have moderate-heavy pitting with a silver-gray patina. The cylinder has a dark brown patina with light-moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipple and front and rear face. Traces of the detailed, three panel, cylinder scenes are visible. The tang screws are battered. The left side of the stock is period inlaid with a German silver eight-pointed star. Period German silver half-moon and oval inlays on both sides of the stock wrist cover old repairs. There is a crack on the left side of the stock wrist between the recoil shield and the tang. The stock is in fair-good condition with moderate wear. This is a solid example of one of the rarest Colt longarms.
Model 1839 Revolving Shotgun manufactured at Colt's Paterson, New Jersey, factory c. 1839-1841. The total production of Model 1839 Shotguns was less than 225 guns; the Model 1839 Shotgun is one of the rarest Colt longarms. The shotgun has a round, 16 gauge, 32-inch Damascus finished barrel and flat-sided, brazed lug with beveled corners. The right side of the lug is roll-stamped "-Patent Arms M'g. Co. Paterson, NJ.-Colt's Pt. -" in one line. The barrel has a half-moon profile rear sight and a period replacement, half moon, brass front sight blade. The barrel lug has a two-groove wedge. The 3 1/2-inch, five-shot cylinder has rounded shoulders. The serial number, "54", is stamped on the face of the barrel lug and the cylinder turning ring. The walnut stock has a crescent shaped, carbine style buttplate.
Condition: Good. The carbine is complete and appears to be original with the exception of the wedge and period replacement front sight blade. The barrel has traces of the Damascus finish. The rear portion of the barrel, barrel lug, frame, trigger guard an crescent buttplate all have moderate-heavy pitting with a silver-gray patina. The cylinder has a dark brown patina with light-moderate flash pitting on the percussion nipple and front and rear face. Traces of the detailed, three panel, cylinder scenes are visible. The tang screws are battered. The left side of the stock is period inlaid with a German silver eight-pointed star. Period German silver half-moon and oval inlays on both sides of the stock wrist cover old repairs. There is a crack on the left side of the stock wrist between the recoil shield and the tang. The stock is in fair-good condition with moderate wear. This is a solid example of one of the rarest Colt longarms.
Exceptional Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket
Lot # 1202 (Sale Order: 203 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 40 inch roundModel: 1861-MusketFrame Mat.: brightSerial #: NSNStock Mat.: walnutCondition: Excellent plus, as issued. The musket retains mostLow Est: 4500Caliber: 58 percussionHigh Est: 6500
Exceptional Colt Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket
Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket manufactured by Colt c.1863. The Model 1861 Special Rifle Musket was a simplified version of the Springfield Model 1861 Rifle-Musket that featured a distinctive hammer, nipple bolster with no clean-out screw, two-leaf folding rear sight, screw-fastened Enfield type barrel bands and a straight shank, tulip head, ramrod. Many of the features introduced on the Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket were subsequently incorporated on the Springfield Model 1863 Type I and Type II Rifle-Muskets. The barrel, lock plate and furniture are National Armory bright. The lock plate, hammer and barrel bands have a high polish finish while the barrel and other components have less polish. The rear sight is a dull military blue. The straight grain black walnut stock is oil finished. The barrel has a block style front sight that serves as a bayonet lug; the leaves on the rear sight are graduated for 100, 200 and 500 yards. The lock plate has high polish finish and is dated "1863" behind the hammer and roll-stamped "U.S./COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD CT." in three lines ahead of it. The nipple bolster is stamped with a small Federal eagle and shield motif. The top of the barrel is dated "1863" and the left side is stamped with "V/P/Eagle Head" proof and inspection marks parallel to the axis of the bore. The left barrel flat is stamped with a small "WP" Ordnance sub-inspection mark. "U.S." is stamped on the top of the buttplate heel. "U" is stamped on the right sides of the barrel bands facing the muzzle. Small single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance sub-inspector's and final inspector's marks. The stamps consist on three script initials in a rectangle with rounded ends and two script initials in a rectangle with rounded ends. Colt manufactured an estimated 75,000 Model 1861 Special Rifle-Muskets for Ordnance Department contracts during the Civil War; many of these muskets apparently were never issued and remain in very-fine to excellent condition.
Condition: Excellent plus, as issued. The musket retains most of the original 'National Armory Bright' finish. There are some small patches of pitting on the top and left side of the hammer, on the sides of the barrel bands and on the heel of the buttplate. The percussion nipple, bolster, hammer and adjacent portions of the lock plate and barrel are free from flash pitting. The rear sight retains more 98% of the military blue finish. The barrel and lock plate markings are sharp. The stock is in excellent condition with a few, scattered and relatively minor storage marks. The Ordnance inspection marks on the left flat are very sharp. This is an exceptional example of an important Civil War rifle-musket.
Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket manufactured by Colt c.1863. The Model 1861 Special Rifle Musket was a simplified version of the Springfield Model 1861 Rifle-Musket that featured a distinctive hammer, nipple bolster with no clean-out screw, two-leaf folding rear sight, screw-fastened Enfield type barrel bands and a straight shank, tulip head, ramrod. Many of the features introduced on the Model 1861 Special Rifle-Musket were subsequently incorporated on the Springfield Model 1863 Type I and Type II Rifle-Muskets. The barrel, lock plate and furniture are National Armory bright. The lock plate, hammer and barrel bands have a high polish finish while the barrel and other components have less polish. The rear sight is a dull military blue. The straight grain black walnut stock is oil finished. The barrel has a block style front sight that serves as a bayonet lug; the leaves on the rear sight are graduated for 100, 200 and 500 yards. The lock plate has high polish finish and is dated "1863" behind the hammer and roll-stamped "U.S./COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD CT." in three lines ahead of it. The nipple bolster is stamped with a small Federal eagle and shield motif. The top of the barrel is dated "1863" and the left side is stamped with "V/P/Eagle Head" proof and inspection marks parallel to the axis of the bore. The left barrel flat is stamped with a small "WP" Ordnance sub-inspection mark. "U.S." is stamped on the top of the buttplate heel. "U" is stamped on the right sides of the barrel bands facing the muzzle. Small single letter Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance sub-inspector's and final inspector's marks. The stamps consist on three script initials in a rectangle with rounded ends and two script initials in a rectangle with rounded ends. Colt manufactured an estimated 75,000 Model 1861 Special Rifle-Muskets for Ordnance Department contracts during the Civil War; many of these muskets apparently were never issued and remain in very-fine to excellent condition.
Condition: Excellent plus, as issued. The musket retains most of the original 'National Armory Bright' finish. There are some small patches of pitting on the top and left side of the hammer, on the sides of the barrel bands and on the heel of the buttplate. The percussion nipple, bolster, hammer and adjacent portions of the lock plate and barrel are free from flash pitting. The rear sight retains more 98% of the military blue finish. The barrel and lock plate markings are sharp. The stock is in excellent condition with a few, scattered and relatively minor storage marks. The Ordnance inspection marks on the left flat are very sharp. This is an exceptional example of an important Civil War rifle-musket.
Scarce Dfactory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless 10 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Fact
Lot # 1203 (Sale Order: 204 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 32 inch solid ribModel: 1883-SHOTGUNFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 2385Stock Mat.: deluxe walnutCondition: Very good as period refinished. The barrels retainLow Est: 1400Caliber: 10High Est: 2250
Scarce Dfactory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Grade 1 Hammerless 10 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun with Factory Letter
The included Colt factory letter verifies the gauge, barrel length, blue finish, checkered pistol grip stock, grade configuration with a $3.00 factory engraving and weight of 9 lbs, 8 oz. The shotgun was part of a single gun shipment to Kennedy Brothers of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 3, 1888. Single bead front sight on a solid rib stamped with the Hartford address. Extractor, double triggers, automatic tang safety and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The barrels are numbered to the gun. Light border engraving on the receiver which has the patent marking on the underside. Nicely figured checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a blank initial oval and checkered hard rubber factory buttplate. The forearm is numbered to the gun and has an ebony tip insert. Length of pull is 14 inches.
Condition: Very good as period refinished. The barrels retain most of the blue finish showing some minor thinning. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered pin point pitting. The revarnished wood is very fine with a couple small filled repairs on the forearm, a few minor handling and overall crisp re-cut checkering.
The included Colt factory letter verifies the gauge, barrel length, blue finish, checkered pistol grip stock, grade configuration with a $3.00 factory engraving and weight of 9 lbs, 8 oz. The shotgun was part of a single gun shipment to Kennedy Brothers of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 3, 1888. Single bead front sight on a solid rib stamped with the Hartford address. Extractor, double triggers, automatic tang safety and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The barrels are numbered to the gun. Light border engraving on the receiver which has the patent marking on the underside. Nicely figured checkered forearm and pistol grip stock with a blank initial oval and checkered hard rubber factory buttplate. The forearm is numbered to the gun and has an ebony tip insert. Length of pull is 14 inches.
Condition: Very good as period refinished. The barrels retain most of the blue finish showing some minor thinning. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered pin point pitting. The revarnished wood is very fine with a couple small filled repairs on the forearm, a few minor handling and overall crisp re-cut checkering.
Impressive Cased Presentation Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Facto
Lot # 1204 (Sale Order: 205 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 7 1/2 inch roundModel: 1878Frame Mat.: nickelSerial #: 36307Low Est: 10000Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 99% of the originaHigh Est: 15000Caliber: 44-40Other: hard rubber
Impressive Cased Presentation Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Six Shooter Revolver with Factory Letter
This is an outstanding example of a Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter revolver manufactured in 1896. The barrel has standard Colt one line Hartford address on the top and is stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40" on the left side. "A FRIEND IN NEED/From your Wife. MAY 1908" is engraved on the barrel between the address and the model designation. The first and second lines of the inscription use different styles of engraving. The right rear trigger guard has the factory "six-pointed" rework star present. This was most likely added at the time of the aforementioned 1908 era factory inscription. The underside of the barrel is marked with the caliber designation "44" and the circled Rampant Colt is located on the left rear of the frame just in front of the grips. The full serial number "36/307" is located on the underside of the grip and the partial serial number "307" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The rear of the loading gate is stamped "203". Nickel finish with niter blue trigger and hammer with polished sides, and a casehardened lanyard loop on the butt. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber ".44/c" caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, rubber grips and that it was shipped as 1 of 5 to Hartley & Graham in New York, New York on December 16, 1896. The revolver comes in a English style oak case with a varnished finish with an inlaid brass escutcheon on the lid. The interior is lined with red baize and divided into four compartments with a 24-round oak cartridge board containing 24 rounds of 44-40 cartridges and a steel cleaning rod.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 99% of the original factory nickel plated finish with some flaking on the forward portion of the cylinder, the inside edges on the frame adjacent to the cylinder and the edge of the barrel at the muzzle. At least 95% of the fiery niter blue finish is present on the trigger and hammer. The cylinder latch pin appears to be a contemporary replacement. The grips are excellent with minimal fading, light handling wear and crisp checkering. All of the markings are sharp and the engraved inscription is crisp. The action is excellent. The case is excellent. The top and sides have most of the original finish and show only light storage marks. The red baize lining is excellent and shows minimal contact wear and some oil stains. This is an impressive example of a rare inscribed Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver.
This is an outstanding example of a Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter revolver manufactured in 1896. The barrel has standard Colt one line Hartford address on the top and is stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40" on the left side. "A FRIEND IN NEED/From your Wife. MAY 1908" is engraved on the barrel between the address and the model designation. The first and second lines of the inscription use different styles of engraving. The right rear trigger guard has the factory "six-pointed" rework star present. This was most likely added at the time of the aforementioned 1908 era factory inscription. The underside of the barrel is marked with the caliber designation "44" and the circled Rampant Colt is located on the left rear of the frame just in front of the grips. The full serial number "36/307" is located on the underside of the grip and the partial serial number "307" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The rear of the loading gate is stamped "203". Nickel finish with niter blue trigger and hammer with polished sides, and a casehardened lanyard loop on the butt. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber ".44/c" caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, rubber grips and that it was shipped as 1 of 5 to Hartley & Graham in New York, New York on December 16, 1896. The revolver comes in a English style oak case with a varnished finish with an inlaid brass escutcheon on the lid. The interior is lined with red baize and divided into four compartments with a 24-round oak cartridge board containing 24 rounds of 44-40 cartridges and a steel cleaning rod.
Condition: Excellent. The revolver retains 99% of the original factory nickel plated finish with some flaking on the forward portion of the cylinder, the inside edges on the frame adjacent to the cylinder and the edge of the barrel at the muzzle. At least 95% of the fiery niter blue finish is present on the trigger and hammer. The cylinder latch pin appears to be a contemporary replacement. The grips are excellent with minimal fading, light handling wear and crisp checkering. All of the markings are sharp and the engraved inscription is crisp. The action is excellent. The case is excellent. The top and sides have most of the original finish and show only light storage marks. The red baize lining is excellent and shows minimal contact wear and some oil stains. This is an impressive example of a rare inscribed Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver.
Historical Colt Single Action Army Revolver Documented to the Copper Queen Mining Company in the Ari
Lot # 1205 (Sale Order: 206 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: Single Action ArmyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 303031Low Est: 5000Condition: Fine with 50% of the original blue finish. ShowingHigh Est: 7500Caliber: 41 Long ColtOther: ivory
Historical Colt Single Action Army Revolver Documented to the Copper Queen Mining Company in the Arizona Territory with Factory Letter
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 4 piece shipment to the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company in Bisbee, Arizona on August 25, 1908, in 41 Colt caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Built up around a claim staked in 1877, the Copper Queen built its success and the boom town of Bisbee on an abnormally rich copper ore found in the area, supplemented with incidental gold and silver strikes. During its operation, a number of Colt arms were purchased for the security forces and to sell in the company store. Blade front and notch rear sights with "41 COLT." on the left side of the barrel, two line Hartford address on top, two line patent dates on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, and matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Fitted with a pair of smooth later production ivory grips with nickel finished Rampant Colt medallions.
Condition: Fine with 50% of the original blue finish. Showing some bright edge wear, a brown patina on the barrel and grip straps, gray on the cylinder, and scattered spotting and handling marks overall. A smooth, well aged gray and brown color is showing on the frame with 40% bright and vivid case color remaining on the balance. Grips are fine replacements, slightly undersized with some minor age cracks and attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent.
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 4 piece shipment to the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company in Bisbee, Arizona on August 25, 1908, in 41 Colt caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Built up around a claim staked in 1877, the Copper Queen built its success and the boom town of Bisbee on an abnormally rich copper ore found in the area, supplemented with incidental gold and silver strikes. During its operation, a number of Colt arms were purchased for the security forces and to sell in the company store. Blade front and notch rear sights with "41 COLT." on the left side of the barrel, two line Hartford address on top, two line patent dates on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, and matching numbers on the frame and grip straps. Fitted with a pair of smooth later production ivory grips with nickel finished Rampant Colt medallions.
Condition: Fine with 50% of the original blue finish. Showing some bright edge wear, a brown patina on the barrel and grip straps, gray on the cylinder, and scattered spotting and handling marks overall. A smooth, well aged gray and brown color is showing on the frame with 40% bright and vivid case color remaining on the balance. Grips are fine replacements, slightly undersized with some minor age cracks and attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent.
Excellent Pre-1900 Denver Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1206 (Sale Order: 207 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: Single Action ArmyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 191385Low Est: 5500Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish. A High Est: 8500Caliber: 32-20 WCFOther: plastic
Excellent Pre-1900 Denver Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped to the George Tritch Hardware Company of Denver, Colorado on November 18, 1899, in 32/20 caliber with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and "Not Listed" grips. Fixed sights with the one-line address on top of the barrel, "32 W.C.F." on the left side, and the 2-line patent dates and circled Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Matching numbers are present on the frame, grip straps, and rear cylinder face with "383" on the loading gate. Checkered 2-piece grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the top.
Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish. A drag line present on the cylinder, mild handling marks elsewhere. 97% vivid colors are present on the frame and hammer, with minor fading. Grips are excellent with a few small dents and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped to the George Tritch Hardware Company of Denver, Colorado on November 18, 1899, in 32/20 caliber with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and "Not Listed" grips. Fixed sights with the one-line address on top of the barrel, "32 W.C.F." on the left side, and the 2-line patent dates and circled Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Matching numbers are present on the frame, grip straps, and rear cylinder face with "383" on the loading gate. Checkered 2-piece grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the top.
Condition: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish. A drag line present on the cylinder, mild handling marks elsewhere. 97% vivid colors are present on the frame and hammer, with minor fading. Grips are excellent with a few small dents and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Pre-World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 1207 (Sale Order: 208 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 7 1/2 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 294633Low Est: 3750Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus original High Est: 5500Caliber: 45 Long ColtOther: hard rubber
Pre-World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Manufactured in 1907. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "45 COLT" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. Manufactured in 1911. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue with casehardened frame, and fitted with checkered Rampant Colt embossed grips that are numbered to another gun.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame retains 60% original case colors. The grips are also very fine with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1907. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "45 COLT" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. Manufactured in 1911. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue with casehardened frame, and fitted with checkered Rampant Colt embossed grips that are numbered to another gun.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The frame retains 60% original case colors. The grips are also very fine with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 1208 (Sale Order: 209 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 340951Low Est: 3000Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the faded oHigh Est: 4000Caliber: 32 WCFOther: hard rubber
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver
This is a nice example of a late 1920 production Colt Single Action Army revolver in the desirable 32 W.C.F. caliber. This was a fairly scarce chambering during this time as most of the Colt Single Action Army revolvers manufactured with the short 4 3/4 inch barrels were in the 45 LC and 44/40 WCF. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, "32 W.C.F." on the left side and the two line, three patent dates are on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, and on the left side of the front and back strap under the grip. The partial serial number "51" is marked on the rear cylinder face. The matching assembly number "22" is marked on the right rear of the frame and on the loading gate. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow has a number "1" sub inspectors mark over the Colt "VP" triangle proof. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, and fitted with replacement checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the faded original blue finish showing wear and thinning on the edges and high spots overall with most of the finish loss on outer edge of the ejector housing which has a smooth brown patina with minor thinning on the grip straps. Overall there is some minor spotting and a few areas of very minor pitting. The frame retains 75% of its original casehardened finish with wear and thinning on the top strap, loading gate and recoil shield, a finger print size dark brown spot on the recoil shield. The hammer retains 75% of the original case colors. The grips are fine with some very minor handling marks and crisp checkering. A solid example of a late 1920 production Single Action Army revolver.
This is a nice example of a late 1920 production Colt Single Action Army revolver in the desirable 32 W.C.F. caliber. This was a fairly scarce chambering during this time as most of the Colt Single Action Army revolvers manufactured with the short 4 3/4 inch barrels were in the 45 LC and 44/40 WCF. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, "32 W.C.F." on the left side and the two line, three patent dates are on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, and on the left side of the front and back strap under the grip. The partial serial number "51" is marked on the rear cylinder face. The matching assembly number "22" is marked on the right rear of the frame and on the loading gate. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow has a number "1" sub inspectors mark over the Colt "VP" triangle proof. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, and fitted with replacement checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the faded original blue finish showing wear and thinning on the edges and high spots overall with most of the finish loss on outer edge of the ejector housing which has a smooth brown patina with minor thinning on the grip straps. Overall there is some minor spotting and a few areas of very minor pitting. The frame retains 75% of its original casehardened finish with wear and thinning on the top strap, loading gate and recoil shield, a finger print size dark brown spot on the recoil shield. The hammer retains 75% of the original case colors. The grips are fine with some very minor handling marks and crisp checkering. A solid example of a late 1920 production Single Action Army revolver.
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1209 (Sale Order: 210 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 7 1/2 inch roundModel: BisleyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 206470Low Est: 3250Condition: Very fine with 60% of the original blue finish. ShHigh Est: 4750Caliber: 38 WCFOther: hard rubber
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the factory records, this revolver was shipped as a single item to W.A. Abel & Company of Syracuse, New York on March 1, 1901, in 38/40 (38 W.C.F.) caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Fixed sights with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F." on the left side and the two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "657" on the loading gate. With checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
Condition: Very fine with 60% of the original blue finish. Showing areas of brown and gray patina, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. 50% plus vivid case colors remain on the frame with a smooth gray and brown patina. The grips are fine with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
According to the factory records, this revolver was shipped as a single item to W.A. Abel & Company of Syracuse, New York on March 1, 1901, in 38/40 (38 W.C.F.) caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Fixed sights with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 38 W.C.F." on the left side and the two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "657" on the loading gate. With checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
Condition: Very fine with 60% of the original blue finish. Showing areas of brown and gray patina, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. 50% plus vivid case colors remain on the frame with a smooth gray and brown patina. The grips are fine with mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.
Cattle Brand Engraved Gold Plated Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with
Lot # 1210 (Sale Order: 211 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: goldSerial #: 42988Low Est: 6000Condition: Fine as custom embellished with 80% gold finish reHigh Est: 10000Caliber: 44-40Other: ivory
Cattle Brand Engraved Gold Plated Antique Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Manufactured in 1878 and subsequently custom engraved (in the mid-20th century) with western cattle brands on a punch-dot background, gold-plated and fitted with smooth ivory grips. The engraving is done much in the style of Agee, Harris and Bledsoe and is well executed with 90% of the revolver covered. The most notable brand is the "XIT" on the right side of the frame. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" in a panel on the left side and the three line, three patent dates on the left side of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and trigger guard. The back strap is mis-matched. Gold finished with a blue hammer and fitted with smooth two piece ivory grips. Comes in a wooden case with purple velvet lining, a cleaning brush and 10 rounds of UMC 44-40 Win ammunition.
Condition: Fine as custom embellished with 80% gold finish remaining with the majority of the finish loss on the trigger guard and front strap, and there is some high edge wear. The hammer retains 99% blue finish. The grips are bit undersized and remaining very good with a few minor age cracks, and a pleasant grain and color. The patent date marking is partially absent, otherwise the markings are clear. The engraving is crisp. The case is very good with a few minor dings and some minor contact wear on the lining.
Manufactured in 1878 and subsequently custom engraved (in the mid-20th century) with western cattle brands on a punch-dot background, gold-plated and fitted with smooth ivory grips. The engraving is done much in the style of Agee, Harris and Bledsoe and is well executed with 90% of the revolver covered. The most notable brand is the "XIT" on the right side of the frame. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" in a panel on the left side and the three line, three patent dates on the left side of the frame. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and trigger guard. The back strap is mis-matched. Gold finished with a blue hammer and fitted with smooth two piece ivory grips. Comes in a wooden case with purple velvet lining, a cleaning brush and 10 rounds of UMC 44-40 Win ammunition.
Condition: Fine as custom embellished with 80% gold finish remaining with the majority of the finish loss on the trigger guard and front strap, and there is some high edge wear. The hammer retains 99% blue finish. The grips are bit undersized and remaining very good with a few minor age cracks, and a pleasant grain and color. The patent date marking is partially absent, otherwise the markings are clear. The engraving is crisp. The case is very good with a few minor dings and some minor contact wear on the lining.
Custom Engraved Black Powder U.S. Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1211 (Sale Order: 212 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: blueSerial #: 31974Low Est: 3500Condition: Fine as custom embellished and rebarreled with 99%High Est: 6500Caliber: 38 specialOther: stag
Custom Engraved Black Powder U.S. Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1876 and subsequently professionally embellished in the mid 20th Century. The revolver features floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the top of the barrel, the frame, cylinder flats, trigger guard bow and back strap. There is a thin gold inlaid wire band around the muzzle. The ejector housing, rear of the cylinder and top strap have a feather design. The top of the back strap has the monogram "M F/G". The recoil shield has an elk in a round panel. The left side of the barrel is marked COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL" and the right side is marked with the one line address. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The inspector initials "L.D" are stamp above the frame serial number. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, all blue finish, and fitted with stag grips. The accompanying letter states this revolver was a 45 caliber, blue finished with grips and barrel length as "Not Listed" when it was shipped as 1 of 100 to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on November 11, 1876. The letter also notes that at the time the 7 1/2 inch barrel and walnut grips were standard at the time.
Condition: Fine as custom embellished and rebarreled with 99% blue finish remaining and showing only light handling/storage marks. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. The markings and engravings are crisp. The action is fine.
Manufactured in 1876 and subsequently professionally embellished in the mid 20th Century. The revolver features floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the top of the barrel, the frame, cylinder flats, trigger guard bow and back strap. There is a thin gold inlaid wire band around the muzzle. The ejector housing, rear of the cylinder and top strap have a feather design. The top of the back strap has the monogram "M F/G". The recoil shield has an elk in a round panel. The left side of the barrel is marked COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL" and the right side is marked with the one line address. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The inspector initials "L.D" are stamp above the frame serial number. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, all blue finish, and fitted with stag grips. The accompanying letter states this revolver was a 45 caliber, blue finished with grips and barrel length as "Not Listed" when it was shipped as 1 of 100 to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on November 11, 1876. The letter also notes that at the time the 7 1/2 inch barrel and walnut grips were standard at the time.
Condition: Fine as custom embellished and rebarreled with 99% blue finish remaining and showing only light handling/storage marks. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. The markings and engravings are crisp. The action is fine.
Engraved Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Lot # 1212 (Sale Order: 213 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: BisleyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 322159Low Est: 2500Condition: Very fine as custom embellished. The revolver retaHigh Est: 4000Caliber: 32 WCFOther: ivory
Engraved Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Ivory Grips
Manufactured in 1912 and subsequently engraved. An attractive floral scroll and punch dot engraving is featured on the barrel, frame, ejector housing, back strap and cylinder flats. The revolver retains the two line Hartford barrel address, barrel caliber marking and the two line patent date marking with the Rampant Colt on the frame. Numbers are matching on the frame, trigger guard and grip straps with the loading gate having the assembly number "5040." Fitted with smooth ivory grips.
Condition: Very fine as custom embellished. The revolver retains 98% of the blue and casehardened finish with some very scatter light pitting under the finish (mostly on the cylinder). The grips are very fine with the ivory having a very attractive grain pattern and color. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured in 1912 and subsequently engraved. An attractive floral scroll and punch dot engraving is featured on the barrel, frame, ejector housing, back strap and cylinder flats. The revolver retains the two line Hartford barrel address, barrel caliber marking and the two line patent date marking with the Rampant Colt on the frame. Numbers are matching on the frame, trigger guard and grip straps with the loading gate having the assembly number "5040." Fitted with smooth ivory grips.
Condition: Very fine as custom embellished. The revolver retains 98% of the blue and casehardened finish with some very scatter light pitting under the finish (mostly on the cylinder). The grips are very fine with the ivory having a very attractive grain pattern and color. Mechanically fine.
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Notarized Letter Attributing the Revolver to Famous We
Lot # 1213 (Sale Order: 214 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 165106Low Est: 2500Condition: Good as refinished, showing 98% of the current bluHigh Est: 5000Caliber: 32 WCFOther: plastic
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Notarized Letter Attributing the Revolver to Famous Western Outlaw Robert Leroy Parker, Best Known as Butch Cassidy
According to the included factory letter this revolver was part of a four-weapon shipment to the Richards & Conover Hardware Company of Kansas City, Missouri on April 21, 1896, in 32/20 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, blue finish, and "Not Listed" grips. Also included is a notarized letter, dated May of 1998, Pima County, Arizona and signed by Lieutenant Colonel John W. Wallace, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), which outlines a chain of possession starting with Robert Leroy Parker (named "Leroy Parker" in the affidavit), aka Butch Cassidy, leader of the Wild Bunch, who gave the revolver to small time outlaw and Cassidy Gang member Joe Davenport. Retiring from a life of crime and taking a job as a night watchman in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Davenport later gave the revolver to a dentist named Dr. Breihan, possibly as payment for services rendered. The revolver remained with the Breihans until the Dr's son, also a Doctor, traded it to Colonel Wallace's father Jack Wallace in exchange for his services as a machinist. Note: The notarized letter states that the revolver was given to Joe Davenport by Cassidy when Cassidy went to prison for cattle rustling. Cassidy went to prison in 1894, two years before the revolver was shipped from the Colt factory. Fixed sights, with the two line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "32 WCF" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. With earlier production replacement checkered hard rubber grips, bearing the Rampant Colt and American Eagle imprints..
Condition: Good as refinished, showing 98% of the current blue with some darker spotting and handling marks overall, as well as some mild edge wear. 85% bright case colors are present on the frame and hammer with some gray streaking and edge wear. Grips are fair with a mended crack in the left panel and fill in the right butt. Mechanically very good. One will have to draw their own conclusions as to this revolver!
According to the included factory letter this revolver was part of a four-weapon shipment to the Richards & Conover Hardware Company of Kansas City, Missouri on April 21, 1896, in 32/20 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, blue finish, and "Not Listed" grips. Also included is a notarized letter, dated May of 1998, Pima County, Arizona and signed by Lieutenant Colonel John W. Wallace, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), which outlines a chain of possession starting with Robert Leroy Parker (named "Leroy Parker" in the affidavit), aka Butch Cassidy, leader of the Wild Bunch, who gave the revolver to small time outlaw and Cassidy Gang member Joe Davenport. Retiring from a life of crime and taking a job as a night watchman in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Davenport later gave the revolver to a dentist named Dr. Breihan, possibly as payment for services rendered. The revolver remained with the Breihans until the Dr's son, also a Doctor, traded it to Colonel Wallace's father Jack Wallace in exchange for his services as a machinist. Note: The notarized letter states that the revolver was given to Joe Davenport by Cassidy when Cassidy went to prison for cattle rustling. Cassidy went to prison in 1894, two years before the revolver was shipped from the Colt factory. Fixed sights, with the two line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "32 WCF" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. With earlier production replacement checkered hard rubber grips, bearing the Rampant Colt and American Eagle imprints..
Condition: Good as refinished, showing 98% of the current blue with some darker spotting and handling marks overall, as well as some mild edge wear. 85% bright case colors are present on the frame and hammer with some gray streaking and edge wear. Grips are fair with a mended crack in the left panel and fill in the right butt. Mechanically very good. One will have to draw their own conclusions as to this revolver!
U.S. Colt Artillery Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1214 (Sale Order: 215 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 3/8 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 114871Low Est: 2000Condition: Very good as refinished, showing 40% of the glossyHigh Est: 3000Caliber: 45 Long ColtOther: ivory
U.S. Colt Artillery Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a lot of 200 revolvers presented to the government inspector (David F. Clark) on September 16, 1885, in 45 caliber with blue finish and "Not Listed" grips and barrel length. Fixed sights with the one line elongated block Hartford address, "D.F.C." (David F. Clark) and "P" on the barrel. The Clark stamp is repeated on the cylinder and "US" marked frame, with "G" on the underside of the trigger guard and back strap and "181" on the loading gate. Fitted with a set of smooth one piece ivory grips.
Condition: Very good as refinished, showing 40% of the glossy blue. Areas of gray and brown patina and scattered handling marks overall. A number of scratches are present on the cylinder, which is numbered "120934". Grips are good with a thin vertical split in the right side, mild age cracks and an attractive grain and color overall. Hammer sits a bit low in the safety notch, with a bit of play in the cylinder, but otherwise the revolver is mechanically good.
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a lot of 200 revolvers presented to the government inspector (David F. Clark) on September 16, 1885, in 45 caliber with blue finish and "Not Listed" grips and barrel length. Fixed sights with the one line elongated block Hartford address, "D.F.C." (David F. Clark) and "P" on the barrel. The Clark stamp is repeated on the cylinder and "US" marked frame, with "G" on the underside of the trigger guard and back strap and "181" on the loading gate. Fitted with a set of smooth one piece ivory grips.
Condition: Very good as refinished, showing 40% of the glossy blue. Areas of gray and brown patina and scattered handling marks overall. A number of scratches are present on the cylinder, which is numbered "120934". Grips are good with a thin vertical split in the right side, mild age cracks and an attractive grain and color overall. Hammer sits a bit low in the safety notch, with a bit of play in the cylinder, but otherwise the revolver is mechanically good.
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1215 (Sale Order: 216 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: BisleyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 245430Low Est: 1600Condition: Very fine as professionally refinished, with nearlHigh Est: 2250Caliber: 41 Long ColtOther: hard rubber
Colt Bisley Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the factory records, this revolver was part of a 10-gun shipment to A. Baldwin & Company of New Orleans, Louisiana on August 3, 1903. The caliber, barrel and finish are confirmed by the letter, with the grips "Not Listed". Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 41 COLT" on the left side and the two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "2131" on the loading gate. With checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
Condition: Very fine as professionally refinished, with nearly 97% of the blue remaining, showing a small amount of covered-up pitting on the cylinder and mild handling marks overall. 30% of the original case colors remain on the frame, with a mixed gray and brown patina overall. The grips are very good with some minor chipping on the interior and mild pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
According to the factory records, this revolver was part of a 10-gun shipment to A. Baldwin & Company of New Orleans, Louisiana on August 3, 1903. The caliber, barrel and finish are confirmed by the letter, with the grips "Not Listed". Fixed sights, with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel, "(BISLEY MODEL) 41 COLT" on the left side and the two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "2131" on the loading gate. With checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.
Condition: Very fine as professionally refinished, with nearly 97% of the blue remaining, showing a small amount of covered-up pitting on the cylinder and mild handling marks overall. 30% of the original case colors remain on the frame, with a mixed gray and brown patina overall. The grips are very good with some minor chipping on the interior and mild pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1216 (Sale Order: 217 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: Single Action ArmyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 256430Low Est: 1300Condition: Very good as period refinished, with 90% of the blHigh Est: 1900Caliber: 41 Long ColtOther: hard rubber
First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 5-piece shipment to the Townley Metal & Hardware Company of Kansas City, Missouri on August 10, 1904, in 41 Colt caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "41 COLT." on the left side of the barrel, two-line Hartford address on top, two-line patent dates on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, and matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and grip straps. Fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the tops.
Condition: Very good as period refinished, with 90% of the blue, showing bright wear along the high edges, areas of brown and gray patina, and mild handling marks overall. Traces of bright case color are present on the frame, concentrated in the low areas. The grips are very good with some flat spots and dents. Mechanically very good.
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 5-piece shipment to the Townley Metal & Hardware Company of Kansas City, Missouri on August 10, 1904, in 41 Colt caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "41 COLT." on the left side of the barrel, two-line Hartford address on top, two-line patent dates on the frame next to the circled Rampant Colt, and matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and grip straps. Fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the tops.
Condition: Very good as period refinished, with 90% of the blue, showing bright wear along the high edges, areas of brown and gray patina, and mild handling marks overall. Traces of bright case color are present on the frame, concentrated in the low areas. The grips are very good with some flat spots and dents. Mechanically very good.
First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1217 (Sale Order: 218 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 3/4 inch roundModel: Single Action ArmyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 344933Low Est: 3000Condition: Very fine as factory refinished, showing 99% of thHigh Est: 5000Caliber: 44-40Other: plastic
First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a single piece shipment to Henry Moyer, care of Schoverling, Daly & Gales of New York City on August 14, 1924, in 44/c caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel (now 4 3/4 inch), blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Blade front and notch rear sights with the stamped Frontier legend on the left side of the barrel, two-line Hartford address on top, two-line patent dates on the frame next to the uncircled Rampant Colt, matching numbers on the frame, cylinder and grip straps and "605" on the frame and loading gate. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the tops.
Condition: Very fine as factory refinished, showing 99% of the blue with a few light handling marks and a small amount of edge wear. 99% plus vivid case colors are present on the frame, fading on the edges and high points. Grips are very fine with a few dents. Mechanically excellent.
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a single piece shipment to Henry Moyer, care of Schoverling, Daly & Gales of New York City on August 14, 1924, in 44/c caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel (now 4 3/4 inch), blue finish and "Not Listed" grips. Blade front and notch rear sights with the stamped Frontier legend on the left side of the barrel, two-line Hartford address on top, two-line patent dates on the frame next to the uncircled Rampant Colt, matching numbers on the frame, cylinder and grip straps and "605" on the frame and loading gate. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the tops.
Condition: Very fine as factory refinished, showing 99% of the blue with a few light handling marks and a small amount of edge wear. 99% plus vivid case colors are present on the frame, fading on the edges and high points. Grips are very fine with a few dents. Mechanically excellent.
Pre World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1218 (Sale Order: 219 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 7 1/2 inch roundModel: Single Action ArmyFrame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 304022Low Est: 2750Condition: Very fine as partially refinished, (barrel and cylHigh Est: 4250Caliber: 41 LCOther: walnut
Pre World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "41 COLT" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "1182". Blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish with the grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 to Schmelzer Arms Company in Kansas City, Missouri on March 2, 1908.
Condition: Very fine as partially refinished, (barrel and cylinder) with the balance of the revolver retaining 90% blue finish showing some thinning and wear on the ejector housing, inside area of the trigger guard and on the back strap. There is a light drag line and cycling scratches on the cylinder. The frame retains 90% original bright case colors. The grips are very fine with a few light dings on the bottoms and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.
Manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "41 COLT" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "1182". Blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish with the grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped as 1 to Schmelzer Arms Company in Kansas City, Missouri on March 2, 1908.
Condition: Very fine as partially refinished, (barrel and cylinder) with the balance of the revolver retaining 90% blue finish showing some thinning and wear on the ejector housing, inside area of the trigger guard and on the back strap. There is a light drag line and cycling scratches on the cylinder. The frame retains 90% original bright case colors. The grips are very fine with a few light dings on the bottoms and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.
Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Lot # 1219 (Sale Order: 220 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: Single ActionFrame Mat.: nickelSerial #: 240546Low Est: 1200Condition: Refinished and rebarreled with most of the nickel High Est: 1800Caliber: 38 specialOther: hard rubber
Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver
Manufactured in 1903. Blade and groove sights with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL." on the left, two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt "3584" assembly number on the loading gate and matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Fitted with modern checkered Rampant Colt/American Eagle relief grips.
Condition: Refinished and rebarreled with most of the nickel finish remaining showing a faint drag line on the cylinder and a few light scratches. The nickel is beginning to frost slightly in some areas. The hammer is a replacement. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and handling wear with crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Manufactured in 1903. Blade and groove sights with the one line Hartford address on top of the barrel and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL." on the left, two line, three date patent marking on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt "3584" assembly number on the loading gate and matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Fitted with modern checkered Rampant Colt/American Eagle relief grips.
Condition: Refinished and rebarreled with most of the nickel finish remaining showing a faint drag line on the cylinder and a few light scratches. The nickel is beginning to frost slightly in some areas. The hammer is a replacement. The grips are excellent with a few minor dings and handling wear with crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Antique San Francisco Shipped Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1220 (Sale Order: 221 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: 1878Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 37476Low Est: 2000Condition: Very fine with 75% of the original blue finish. ShHigh Est: 3000Caliber: 44-40Other: hard rubber
Antique San Francisco Shipped Colt Model 1878 Frontier Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 5 piece shipment to Colt's San Francisco Agency on January 10, 1898, in 44 caliber with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish and rubber grips. Fixed sights with the one line Hartford address and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" roll stamped on the barrel with a small Rampant Colt on the left rear of the frame. The trigger, top and rear of the hammer, cylinder pin and pin retainer are finished in niter blue. Checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints and a lanyard swivel on the butt.
Condition: Very fine with 75% of the original blue finish. Showing areas of gray patina, brown patina on the grip straps, bright wear along the high edges, and scattered spotting and handling marks. A faint looping zig-zagged "graffiti" line is lightly visible on the left side of the frame behind the cylinder. Grips are also very good with a few small pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
According to the included factory letter, this revolver was part of a 5 piece shipment to Colt's San Francisco Agency on January 10, 1898, in 44 caliber with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish and rubber grips. Fixed sights with the one line Hartford address and "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" roll stamped on the barrel with a small Rampant Colt on the left rear of the frame. The trigger, top and rear of the hammer, cylinder pin and pin retainer are finished in niter blue. Checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints and a lanyard swivel on the butt.
Condition: Very fine with 75% of the original blue finish. Showing areas of gray patina, brown patina on the grip straps, bright wear along the high edges, and scattered spotting and handling marks. A faint looping zig-zagged "graffiti" line is lightly visible on the left side of the frame behind the cylinder. Grips are also very good with a few small pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in 476 Caliber with Factory Letter and Actor As
Lot # 1221 (Sale Order: 222 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 1/2 inch roundModel: 1878Frame Mat.: blueSerial #: 16701Low Est: 2000Condition: Very fine as factory refinished. The revolver retaHigh Est: 3000Caliber: 476Other: hard rubber
Colt London Agency Model 1878 Double Action Revolver in 476 Caliber with Factory Letter and Actor Association
Also known as the Enfield Mark III Ball cartridge, the 476 was introduced in 1881 due to concerns regarding the Mark II .455 caliber round properly engaging the rifling of the Enfield revolver. Though phased out of British service in 1887, the Woolwich Arsenal continued Mark III cartridge production into the 1890s, and Dum in India produced the cartridge clear into World War One. Colt manufactured an estimated 2,458 Model 1878s in 476 caliber. The included factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length and hard rubber grips with the finish blue at time of original shipment. The revolver was shipped to Colt's London Agency, London, England, on February 8, 1886 as part of a 100 gun shipment. The top of the barrel is marked with the one Hartford/Pall Mall address and "476 CAL" on the upper left front of the trigger guard. London Proofhouse "crown/V" and "crown/GP" markings are present on the underside of the barrel and alternating on the cylinder behind each flute. The loading gate has the assembly number "15" and the cylinder is not numbered. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top and a lanyard ring on the butt. A letter included with the gun confirms that this revolver was once part of the Gary R. Burghoff Collection (best known for his role as Radar O'Rielly on the hit television series M.A.S.H.)
Condition: Very fine as factory refinished. The revolver retains 95% of the blue finish with the grip straps thinning to a brown. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically functions fine, but is slightly loose.
Also known as the Enfield Mark III Ball cartridge, the 476 was introduced in 1881 due to concerns regarding the Mark II .455 caliber round properly engaging the rifling of the Enfield revolver. Though phased out of British service in 1887, the Woolwich Arsenal continued Mark III cartridge production into the 1890s, and Dum in India produced the cartridge clear into World War One. Colt manufactured an estimated 2,458 Model 1878s in 476 caliber. The included factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length and hard rubber grips with the finish blue at time of original shipment. The revolver was shipped to Colt's London Agency, London, England, on February 8, 1886 as part of a 100 gun shipment. The top of the barrel is marked with the one Hartford/Pall Mall address and "476 CAL" on the upper left front of the trigger guard. London Proofhouse "crown/V" and "crown/GP" markings are present on the underside of the barrel and alternating on the cylinder behind each flute. The loading gate has the assembly number "15" and the cylinder is not numbered. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top and a lanyard ring on the butt. A letter included with the gun confirms that this revolver was once part of the Gary R. Burghoff Collection (best known for his role as Radar O'Rielly on the hit television series M.A.S.H.)
Condition: Very fine as factory refinished. The revolver retains 95% of the blue finish with the grip straps thinning to a brown. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically functions fine, but is slightly loose.
Excellent Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver
Lot # 1222 (Sale Order: 223 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 1/2 inch roundModel: 1877Frame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 138928Low Est: 1100Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 90% original blue High Est: 1600Caliber: 38 long ColtOther: hard rubber
Excellent Colt Model 1877 Double Action Lightning Model Revolver
Manufactured in 1902. The barrel is marked "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side towards the breech and the top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford address. The left side of the frame is marked with the three line patent marking followed by a circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers appear on the frame and grip straps with the assembly number "720" on the loading gate. Blue finish with polished hammer sides, casehardened frame and fitted with checkered Rampant Colt bird head grips.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 90% original blue finish showing some high edge wear, thinning grip straps and cycling marks on the cylinder. The frame retains 70% original case colors. The grips are fine with some minor high edge wear with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured in 1902. The barrel is marked "COLT. D.A. 38" on the left side towards the breech and the top of the barrel is marked with the two line Hartford address. The left side of the frame is marked with the three line patent marking followed by a circled Rampant Colt. Matching numbers appear on the frame and grip straps with the assembly number "720" on the loading gate. Blue finish with polished hammer sides, casehardened frame and fitted with checkered Rampant Colt bird head grips.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 90% original blue finish showing some high edge wear, thinning grip straps and cycling marks on the cylinder. The frame retains 70% original case colors. The grips are fine with some minor high edge wear with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
Lot # 1223 (Sale Order: 224 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 4 1/2 inch roundModel: 1877Frame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 150679Low Est: 1800Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue High Est: 2750Caliber: 41 Long ColtOther: pearl
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter
The barrel has the two line Hartford address on top and "COLT. D.A. 41" on the left side and the three line patent dates with a circled Rampant Colt appears on the left side of the frame. Visible numbers match with the assembly number "606" on the loading gate. Fitted with smooth pearl bird head grips. The factory letter confirms the caliber, barrel length and finish with the top of stocks not listed. The revolver was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 12, 1904 as part of a 25 gun shipment.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame retains 60% plus original case colors. The grips are excellent with a few minor scratches. The pearl has a very attractive color.
The barrel has the two line Hartford address on top and "COLT. D.A. 41" on the left side and the three line patent dates with a circled Rampant Colt appears on the left side of the frame. Visible numbers match with the assembly number "606" on the loading gate. Fitted with smooth pearl bird head grips. The factory letter confirms the caliber, barrel length and finish with the top of stocks not listed. The revolver was shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 12, 1904 as part of a 25 gun shipment.
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame retains 60% plus original case colors. The grips are excellent with a few minor scratches. The pearl has a very attractive color.
Antique Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1224 (Sale Order: 225 of 952)
Manufacturer: ColtBarrel Length: 5 inch roundModel: 1877Frame Mat.: blue/casehardenedSerial #: 111261Low Est: 1000Condition: Very fine as factory refinished. The revolver retaHigh Est: 1500Caliber: 41 Long ColtOther: hard rubber
Antique Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
Manufactured in 1898. The barrel has "COLT. D.A. 41" stamped on the left side and the one line Hartford address is stamped on top of the barrel. The left side of the frame has the three line patent date marking. Visible numbers match with the assembly number "387" stamped on the loading gate. The trigger guard is stamped with the Colt triangle proof on the forward left side and factory rework mark on the left rear. Fitted with checkered Rampant Colt embossed grips. Factory rework assembly number "582" are stamped on face of cylinder, under left grip on both rear grip straps trigger guard, on loading gate crane, under ejector rod housing and on barrel.
Condition: Very fine as factory refinished. The revolver retains 99% of the blue finish. The frame retains 98% plus of the case colors. The grips are very fine with a small repaired chip (right panel), some high edge wear and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured in 1898. The barrel has "COLT. D.A. 41" stamped on the left side and the one line Hartford address is stamped on top of the barrel. The left side of the frame has the three line patent date marking. Visible numbers match with the assembly number "387" stamped on the loading gate. The trigger guard is stamped with the Colt triangle proof on the forward left side and factory rework mark on the left rear. Fitted with checkered Rampant Colt embossed grips. Factory rework assembly number "582" are stamped on face of cylinder, under left grip on both rear grip straps trigger guard, on loading gate crane, under ejector rod housing and on barrel.
Condition: Very fine as factory refinished. The revolver retains 99% of the blue finish. The frame retains 98% plus of the case colors. The grips are very fine with a small repaired chip (right panel), some high edge wear and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
