Auction No. 110 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Saturday, June 4, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 110 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1100 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Marlin Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 1138)
serial #A1463, 44-40, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a very crisp little '94 saddle gun. The barrel and magazine retain about 95% evenly thinning original blue just beginning to blend with a pleasing smooth brown patina in some areas. The action retains 90 - 95% bright original blue with loss due to a little scattered fine flaking and with most concentrated loss being on the top tang. The hammer retains 80% original blue while the lever retains 90% original color case-hardened finish. The plain walnut stocks rate excellent with about 95% original finish remaining. The gun is sighted with standard carbine stud front and carbine express rear sights. A very clean '94 saddle gun in the most desirable of the chamberings. (17633-1) {C&R}(3000/4000)
Superb Savage Model 1920 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 1138)
serial #1970, 250-3000, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in wonderful all original condition. The metal surfaces of the rifle retain about 95% original blue finish overall with just very light even thinning mostly on the barrel and only noticeable under bright light. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock with schnabel tip, grooved steel buttplate and hard rubber gripcap rates excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering and just a couple light handling marks. The buttplate retains 97% original blue finish. The rifle is sighted with standard open barrel sights and a Lyman 54 Bolt Sleeve windage adjustable peepsight. Just a wonderful Savage 1920 rifle. (17617-15) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Smith & Wesson Model 53 22 Centerfire Magnum Convertible Revolver
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 1138)
serial #K474542, 22 Remington Jet / 22 LR, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely gun includes a spare rimfire cylinder plus the chamber inserts. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue with light high edge wear and a turn ring present on both recessed cylinders. The selective hammer and standard trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The checkered walnut factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good to excellent with a light scuff on the left panel near the extractor relief cut. The pistol features a black blade micro adjustable factory rear sight and Baughman ramp front sight. Also included with the gun is a factory box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, spare 22 LR cylinder numbered to the gun, (6) 22 LR chamber inserts for the "Jet" cylinder and a manual. The model 53 convertibles have had very strong collector interest. (87695-20) {MODERN}(2000/2500)
Colt Officers Model Target Revolver
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 1138)
serial #567605, 38 Special, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1930 made revolver retains about 98% factory blue with high edge wear, mostly on the muzzle and knuckle; a few scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. The Nitre blue on the hammer and trigger retains its brilliant blue luster. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. The gun features the correct windage adjustable "U" notch rear sight and elevation adjustable bead front sight. Markings remain crisp and the grips are correctly numbered to the gun. This beautiful revolver includes a hinged factory box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. The front edge of the cover is missing along with scuffing on the edges and torn corners on the cover. Also included are two Colt "Special Instruction" pamphlets, test target numbered to the gun, original oil paper sleeve with several cloth cleaning patches and a brass cleaning rod. This is a very nice condition Colt. (87692-4) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Superb British Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 1138)
.577 caliber, 39" round barrel with a fair to good bore that shows mostly bright but with areas of oxidation. This is a very crisp and clean Enfield rifle exhibiting wonderful clean edges and markings. The lock is marked with crown to rear of hammer with the forward portion being marked "1863 / TOWER" along with a small "(crown) / J.S / I". The toeline of the stock is marked in block letters with the maker's name "JOSEPH SMITH" and the right side of the butt bears a crisp Birmingham Small Arms Trade roundel. The top flat of the barrel, top tang and stock directly adjacent to these other two areas are marked "N 15" with the top flat of stock also showing an ampersand and the barrel shows standard Birmingham proofs. The BSA Trade was an association of Birmingham makers who fulfilled contracts for the War Department. Joseph Smith was a member of the BSAT and his maker mark shows on toeline of the stock and lock with the BSAT roundel showing on the right side of the butt as is proper. The barrel retains a mix of original blue and a pleasing even brown patina with just a little old light surface oxidation present in some areas. The lock retains lots of strong original color case-hardened finish. The stock is really wonderful with super crisp edges, the lock, lock screw escutcheons and other furniture all fit perfectly, the stock has lots of original oil finish, crisp marks and a nice raised grain coming through. The rifle features three split bands and a brass forend cap. The gun comes with what looks to be its original ramrod. A super Enfield which would make a great reference example with its wonderful condition and markings. (17657 -189) {ANTIQUE}(2000/3000)
Remington Model 14 1/2 Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 1138)
serial #45125, 44 Rem, 22 1/2" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The barrel retains 97% original blue finish having some light loss around the muzzle and having just a few extremely light specks of surface oxidation. The magazine tube has worn to a pleasing gray patina. The receiver retains 96% original blue having loss on the high edges along with having some scattered scratches. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good displaying light dings and scratches along with a very small drilled hole on the toe line that has been filled with grease and a very thin 1" crack emanating from the lower tang. The grooved forend rates excellent displaying just a few light handling marks; both stocks have added varnish throughout. The rife is fitted with its original front sight and thumb wheel rear sight. A nice model 14 1/2 in near excellent condition. (177617-12) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 1138)
serial #349638, 22 S, L, LR, 23" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous model 62. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish having the slightest loss around the muzzle and having just a few sparse handling marks. The magazine tube retains 98% original blue finish having some light loss due to operational use. The frame retains 98-99% original blue with loss being light silvering on the highest edges and having an extremely light scratch on the right side. The smooth walnut straight grip buttstock and grooved forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with its original Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Rifle is equipped with standard open sights. An excellent Winchester model 62 with investment potential. (177714-36) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Savage Model 99F Featherweight Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 1138)
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serial #761567, .250-3000, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98-99% original blue finish displaying just a few very light handling marks. The receiver retains 99% original blue finish displaying just a few very light scratches primarily on the right side. The lever retains 95% of its vivid case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent displaying just a few extremely light handling marks. The checkered walnut forend rates excellent displaying just a few light handling marks and having crisp checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a grooved steel buttplate retaining 99% original blue finish. The rifle is fitted with its original front sight, the rear sight has been replaced with a slot blank and a Lyman no. 30 tang sight is fitted to the rear of the frame. This rifle dates back to the late 50's and remains in excellent condition. (177617-17) {C&R}(1000/1500)
serial #761567, .250-3000, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98-99% original blue finish displaying just a few very light handling marks. The receiver retains 99% original blue finish displaying just a few very light scratches primarily on the right side. The lever retains 95% of its vivid case-hardened colors. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent displaying just a few extremely light handling marks. The checkered walnut forend rates excellent displaying just a few light handling marks and having crisp checkering. The buttstock is fitted with a grooved steel buttplate retaining 99% original blue finish. The rifle is fitted with its original front sight, the rear sight has been replaced with a slot blank and a Lyman no. 30 tang sight is fitted to the rear of the frame. This rifle dates back to the late 50's and remains in excellent condition. (177617-17) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Exceptional Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 1138)
serial #293743, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% plus original blue finish having just the tinniest handling mark on the right side. The receiver retains 99% plus original matte black finish; the correct factory proofs are present. The bolt body remains bright and is numbered to the gun; the bolt handle retains 99% plus original blue finish. The floorplate and triggerguard rate excellent retaining 99% plus original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent with the exception of a few extremely light, almost undetectable handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with its original widow's peak buttplate which retains 99% of its original blue finish. The rifle is fitted with its original hooded front and rear sight. A very honest and stunning model 70 manufactured in 1954. (177617-7) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen Semi-Auto Shotgun
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 1138)
serial #S3481, 16 ga, 27 1/2" plain barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish having the slightest amount of handling marks present. The frame has the typical Browning light foliate engraving and "Sweet Sixteen" in script and exhibits 99% original blue finish having just a few very light specks of surface oxidation. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with the exception of a few very light handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with its original FN Browning buttplate. A lovely Browning sweet sixteen manufactured in 1953. (177643-12) {C&R}(1000/1500)
Very Rare Browning Auto-5 Pre-War Grade IV Shotgun Belonging To General Motors Vice President Harley
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 1138)
serial #40045, 16 ga. (2 9/16"), 27 1/2" matted sighting plane barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original Browning factory blue. The receiver is extensively inlaid in both yellow and green gold in the lovely pre-war grade IV pattern with an additional spray of gold scroll on the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The bright-polished bolt and carrier remain brilliant with only very light wear marks and the trigger and safety retain some very good straw color, the screws and smaller parts have drifted primarily to a pleasing silvery pewter. The checkered round knob pistolgrip English walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent, the butt showing a few very light handling marks or dings from the years, the forend with the obligatory 1 1/2" crack on its underside, it could easily be rectified by a talented wood man and made to go away if one wished. Close inspection of the buttstock reveals an additional very tiny crack along its left leading edge at the pistolgrip just between the lower tang and the checkering pattern, roughly about 1/4"; it is tight and will not flex. The length of pull to the original factory-installed Hawkins recoil pad is 13 3/4". The shotgun rides in a very nice leather-covered luggage-style carry case with brass reinforced edges. General Motors vice president and head automotive designer Harley J. Earl's name is embossed on the cover in gold "Harley J Earl/General Motors Corporation/Detroit Michigan/Browning 16". The case itself rates very good plus to near excellent showing minor dings and scuffs and handling marks from the years, the interior is a brown baize with compartments for the gun, dismounted barrel, three-piece wooden cleaning rod and a circular recess for cleaning patches. General Motors vice president and chief designer Harley J. Earl is largely credited as the "father of modern automobile design".... the man who took running boards off and put tailfins on. He is the father of the Corvette and his design and styling acumen will not be repeated in automotive circles, likely ever. The winner of the Daytona 500 is, to this day, presented with the Harley J. Earl trophy. Really a very super and very rare shotgun overall, all-the-more-desirable with its connection to this famous and very ingenious automotive designer. (37679-1) {C&R}(4000/6000)
Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 1138)
serial #796458, 12 ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked skeet with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98-99% original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks. The magazine tube has toned to a pleasing plum patina having some light scratches present. The receiver retains 97% original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks and some light specks of surface oxidation. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good as refinished displaying a professional repaired crack on the left side of the wrist, there is an additional 2" very thin crack below that repair that does not flex. There are also two small 3/4" cracks emanating from the lower tang, one on the right side near the buttplate and a small repaired chip on the toe line. The checkered forend rates very good as refinished displaying just a few light handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with its original hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The gun is stamped "skeet" on the bottom of the frame below the serial number and is stamped "WS-1" on the side of the barrel. This is a very good condition Model 12 skeet gun manufactured in 1939 and, although collectible, would make a great bird gun when the cracks are addressed. (177697-7) {C&R}(1500/2000)
Rare Remington Model 3200 Trap Over Under Shotgun 1 Of 1000
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 1138)
serial #T5, 12 ga, 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full and improved modified with bright excellent bores. This pair of guns once belonged to Remington Arms board member Norm Copeland. The barrels retain 99% lightly thinning original blue finish. The frame retains 99% original blue finish and is embellished in a lovely open scroll engraving; both sides are marked "ONE OF 1000" in gold letters. The top lever and triggerguard display a light scroll engraving retaining 99% original blue finish. The checkered deluxe walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent displaying just a few extremely light handling marks. The checkered walnut forend rates excellent displaying just a few light handling marks and is fitted with lovely engraved forend iron. The buttstock is fitted with a rosewood grip cap that has a golden plate engraved "NAC". The length of pull to the hard rubber recoil pad is 14 1/4". The gun features a single selective trigger and extractors. A lovely low numbered serial number that was once owned by Norman A Copeland, former member of the Remington board of directors. (177639-1) {MODERN}(1500/2500)
Rare Remington Model 3200 Skeet Over Under Shotgun 1 Of 1000
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 1138)
serial #SK5, 12 ga, 27 1/2" ventilated rib barrels choked skeet and skeet with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 99% lightly thinning original blue finish displaying just a few very light handling marks. The frame retains 99% original blue finish and is embellished in a lovely open scroll engraving; both sides are marked "ONE OF 1000" in gold letters. The top lever and triggerguard display a light scroll engraving retaining 99% original blue finish. The checkered deluxe walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent displaying just a few extremely light handling marks. The checkered walnut forend rates excellent displaying just a few light handling marks and is fitted with lovely engraved forend iron. The buttstock is fitted with a rosewood grip cap that has a golden plate. The length of pull to the hard rubber recoil pad is 14". The gun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. This shotgun was once owned by Norman A Copeland, former member of the Remington board of directors. A lovely excellent condition skeet shotgun by Remington. (177639-2) {MODERN}(1500/2500)
Fine Special Order Marlin Model 1895 Lever Action Takedown Rifle
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 1138)
serial #144405, 45-70, 26" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This rifle features a special order shorter than standard magazine tube and is in the takedown configuration. The rifle remains in very nice condition with the barrel and magazine retaining 97% strong original blue finish. The action shows about 95% original color case-hardened finish which has softened some over time but is almost all there. The plain walnut buttock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish and with scattered light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights and what looks to be a factory supplied Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. A very nice, completely honest, antique 1895 Marlin with lots of condition and in a handsome configuration. (17636-1) {ANTIQUE}(4000/6000)
U.S. Model 1917 Revolver By Colt
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 1138)
serial #71887, 45 ACP/AR, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue finish with some minor silvering on barrel, frame, frontstrap and faint turn line on cylinder. The smooth walnut stocks are numbered to a different gun but rate near excellent showing a few light handling marks and minor dings. The underside of the barrel is properly marked "US PROPERTY", and the flaming bomb inspection mark with "S20" is present on the left side of the frame. A truly beautiful example of these highly sought after U.S. Martial revolvers that would make a great addition to any collection. (207715-8) {C&R}(1200/1800)
Smith & Wesson Model 25-9 1955 Target Revolver
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 1138)
serial #BFS1170, 45 Colt, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely condition early 1990's made gun retains about 98% original blue with most of the loss to light oxidation blemishes on the bottom of the triggerguard and a light turn ring on the cylinder. The .500" target hammer and .400" target trigger retain robust case-hardened colors with a few minor operational marks. The revolver is fitted with very Roper-like diamond checkered walnut grips that rate very good to excellent with light handling marks. The grips exhibit a small gap between the panels at the base that extend part ways up the front and the metal is proud of the grips along the backstrap. The revolver is fitted with white outline micro adjustable factory rear sight and Baughman ramp front sight. The 1955 Target models in 45 Colt have commanded strong prices in recent years. (87676-20) {MODERN}(1800/2200)
Colt Diamondback Revolver
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 1138)
serial #P44697, 22 LR, 6" ventilated rib full lug barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful Diamondback retains about 99% plus original blue with a light turn ring on the cylinder. The checkered walnut factory target grips rate near excellent with one very small ding on the butt of the right panel. The revolver features black blade adjustable Accro rear sight and ramp front sight. The revolver remains in fantastic condition exhibiting very little use and should garner considerable interest from the Colt "Snake" collectors. (87675-24) {MODERN}(1500/2000)
Colt Python Revolver
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 1138)
serial #V55842, 357 Magnum, 6" ventilated rib full lug barrel with an excellent bore. This 1979 made revolver retains about 99% original blue with slight high edge wear and a light turn ring on the cylinder. The pistol has been fitted with a set of excellent condition Safariland-Rogers checkered black synthetic finger groove combat grips with gold Safariland medallion on the right panel. This revolver has an undercut Patridge front sight and black blade adjustable Elliason rear sight. Python's continue to have strong collector interest and are a worthwhile investment. (87675-23) {MODERN}(2500/3500)
Remington Model 1867 Rolling Block Carbine
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 1138)
50 RF, 23 1/4" round barrel with a bright minty bore. This carbine is in the same configuration as the Navy model and does indeed have an anchor on the top of the barrel at breech but it does not bear inspectors initials on the action. The condition of the gun is fabulous. The barrel retains about 50% evenly thinning original blue finish which is blended nicely with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action retains about 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid with just slight softening. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with a rich dark color and lots of original oil finish. The steel carbine style buttplate retains 85% evenly thinning original blue finish. The carbine has a standard military style folding leaf rear sight and heavy blade front. A very handsome commercial 1867 Rolling Block carbine. (17707-14){ANTIQUE}(1200/1800)
Superb Starr Arms Model 1858 Double Action Army Revolver
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 1138)
serial #20044, .44 caliber, 6" round barrel with a bright minty bore. This revolver shows little if any use and could be unfired. The barrel, frame and cylinder all retain 85 - 90% bright original blue overall with loss due only to flaking and with exposed metal bearing a lovely smooth even brown patina. Most of the flaking is on the flats of the frame toward the rear section. The front and rear faces of the cylinder retain virtually all of their original blue with the nipples remaining perfect showing no wear or damage. The hammer and loading lever retain nearly all of their original vivid color case-hardened finish. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent plus with three strong cartouches and all of its original oil finish and just a few blunt impact marks on the butt. Revolver functions beautifully. This is a truly fabulous, investment quality Starr revolver. (17630-5) {ANTIQUE}(4000/6000)
U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine By Springfield Armory
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 1138)
serial #462496, 45-70 Gvt., 22" barrel with a very good plus bore showing strong evident rifling with fine oxidation staining and pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel, triggerguard and hardware retain about 85-90% original blue evenly toning to brown with scattered fine oxidation staining and an occasional pit and impact mark here or there. The frame has a dull brown patina with scattered oxidation and pinprick pitting with more moderate pitting and oxidation on the tang. The 1884 dated breechblock is developing a pleasing gray-brown patina with perhaps 40% bright original case colors remaining, the lock is properly marked and has developed a nice smoky gray patina and the buttplate is a mixture of gray and brown with a spot or two of light surface oxidation. The walnut stock rates very good plus with visible cartouche and firing proof, a light chip along the top of the left forend tip and small dent above the cartouche along with expected light dents and blemishes over the years. Carbine is equipped with a standard front sight, properly marked Buffington rear sight and the ring is present on the sling bar. The three position tumbler and lock remain strong and a three piece cleaning rod is present in the butt compartment. An overall very good plus correct 1884 Trapdoor carbine. (57707-16) {ANTIQUE}(1500/2500)
Browning Citori Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 1138)
serial #05726PX123, 20 ga, 26" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish displaying just a few light handling marks. The receiver retains 98% original blue finish displaying a panel of simple scroll on both sides. The checkered walnut straight grip buttstock and forend rate near excellent displaying just a few light scratches primarily on the buttstock. The stock is fitted with a hard rubber buttplate which has a small chip at the toe; it provides a length of pull of 14". The gun features a single trigger, non-automatic safety and ejectors. A nice Browning that would make a great shooter. (177620-5) {MODERN}(1000/1500)
Exceptional Colt 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver Engraved By Alvin White
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 1138)
serial #64190, 41 Colt, custom-shortened 1 1/2" barrel a bright about excellent bore. This lovely revolver is engraved in near full coverage with loose flowing open scroll with background punch-dot shading, the flutes, frontstrap and front of triggerguard the only portions which are not engraved. The barrel, cylinder, backstrap and triggerguard retain nearly all their original engraver-applied blue finish with just some very light high edge wear on the sharp edges of the cylinder flutes, some knuckle wear on the backstrap and a bit on the frontstrap. The frame retains nearly all its nice, slightly muting mottled gray color case-hardening. Both hammer and trigger are nicely blued as well and all the screws exhibit bright blue as well. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips appear original to the gun and rate very good plus showing wear along their sharp high edges; both are pencil numbered "190". The included factory letter shows shipment in March 1888 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. in Chicago as a 3 1/2" nickel 38 Colt. Indeed, the cylinder is numbered to a different gun, clearly mated by Mr. White when these revolvers were commissioned as a pair. The frame is stamped beneath the grips "AW" in three spots and the gun seems to time well and lock up properly. Really a wonderfully executed very stunning little hideout Thunderer, a lovely accompaniment to the following revolver. (37679-13) {ANTIQUE} (2500/4000)
Beautiful Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver Engraved By Alvin White
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 1138)
serial #33495, 41 Colt, custom-shortened 1 1/2" barrel with a very good bore which shows sharp rifling but with scattered very light pitting. The metal surfaces on this fine little "belly-gun" are engraved in near overall coverage with loose flowing open scroll with background punch-dot accenting. The cylinder flutes, frontstrap and front portion of the guard are the only areas which remain un-engraved. The revolver retains about 99% engraver-applied nickel, the only real area of loss or flaking is on the high edge of the half-moon front sight. The trigger, base pin and screws are all nicely blued, a couple screws showing only light blue loss. The revolver is fitted with a pair of antique ivory grips which are also over all carved with loose flowing scroll, with images of Rampant Colts on both left and right grips; there are nice age cracks running through each of the grips as well, attesting to their age. The included factory letter shows shipment in December 1881 to Hartley & Graham in New York as a 3 1/2 inch blued 41 Colt. The cylinder is assembly-numbered to the gun and the arm seems to time well and lock up appropriately. The grip frame is stamped in two spots "AW" and one grip as "AAW" scratched beneath it. Really a very attractive and very well-executed mate to the previous arm, they would look very attractive cased together. (37679-12) {ANTIQUE}(2500/4000)
