Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction #3 - Cody, WY

Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction #3 - Cody, WY

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Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction #3 - Cody, WY

Lock Stock & Barrel Premier Auction #3 - Cody, WY

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This auction features over 700 items from several amazing collections that make this the most anticipated auction yet. Whether you collect Colts, Winchesters, S&Ws, US Military Firearms, German Military & Commercial Firearms, Blades, Guns of the Old West or even Guns of the New West, you'll want to attend this event.

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Factory Engraved Antique Colt Etched Panel Nickel New Line .22 RF Pocket Revolver 1876

Lot # 176 (Sale Order: 176 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Colt New Line Model (Colt New 22)

Serial Number: 19368

Year of Manufacture: 1876 https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/

Caliber: .22 Caliber Rim Fire

Action Type: Single Action Only Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “Colt’s PT.FA MFG.Co / Hartford, CT.USA”. The left side of the barrel is etched “COLT NEW 22”. The butt of the grip frame is marked “19368”. There is engraving throughout.

Barrel Length: The round barrel is 2.25” long.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove in the top strap. It is exposed when the shooter cocks the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece Ivory grips. Both sides show yellowing from age and handling marks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is strong. There is a spot of light erosion in the barrel. 7/10 for a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 89% of its metal finish. This gun has honest wear and tare. The residue from the black powder has corroded the nickel in the appropriate spots. Most apparently at the muzzle on all sides. There is light finish loss to the frame in front of the cylinder. The original blue color can still be observed on the hammer and some screws. The cylinder pin and its knurling has begun to gather surface rust. The screw heads range from strong to slightly tool marked.Overall, this handgun rates in about fine plus condition. Please see our photos.

Mechanics: The action does function correctly. The hammer will cock and the trigger will throw the hammer. The cylinder will lock-up. We could not pull the cylinder pin. We did not fire this handgun. We do not recommend firing this weapon.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The “New Line” was Colt’s first production model handgun chambered for .22 caliber and outnumbered all other pistols in Colt’s “New Line” group. This revolver utilized a .22 caliber cartridge matched to a 7-shot fluted cylinder fitted to a 2-1/4” long round barrel. This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. Spur Trigger “Suicide Special” manufacture was fierce during this time, and Colt struggled to compete against the countless small shops making very similar, less expensive revolvers, though not necessarily of the same quality. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest. This revolver features 7 shots of .22 caliber and a handsome aged nickel finish.

The New Line series of revolvers, including all calibers, was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1884. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt.

The overall condition is fine plus; 89%Nickel finish and the action is strong. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The grips are an amazing set of ivory and the numbers match....more

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Colt 1871-1877 Nickel & Engraved Open Top Pocket Model .22 Rimfire 2.5" Revolver Antique

Lot # 177 (Sale Order: 177 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Open Top Pocket .22 Revolver

Serial Number: 90648

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1871–1877

Caliber: .22 Rimfire

Action Type: Single Action Side-Loading Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-COLTS PT> F>A MFG Co/ HARTFORD CT.,U.S. A”,. The left of the frame is marked “.22CAL”. The bottom of the barrel and the butt are each marked “90648”. The revolver has been embellished with hand engraving throughout. The engraving does match other well published factory engraved revolvers giving us the idea that it is indeed factory engraved and embellished by Colt.

Barrel Length: 2.5”or 2 3/8 inches respectively

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a two-piece smooth walnut. The grips have minimal wear. Some of the original finish still shines. There are no cracks. There are no chips. The scuffs are commonplace and look to be of honest use. Overall, the grips are in about fine condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is dark with well defined rifling. There is scattered moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 6/10.

Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The remaining nickel is bright as this gun has seen minimal use. There is scattered surface rust as is common with engraved antiques. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots; the side plate screw has been replaced. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about excellent condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The cylinder does properly advance when the hammer is drawn back but the hammer does not stay cocked when desired; the action does not function correctly. The cylinder locks up with little play on each chamber. The barrel has light play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1871. The Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was, alongside the Colt House Revolver, one of the two first metallic cartridge rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt's. It also was one of the first pocket metallic cartridge revolvers made by the company. When the Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders in firearms manufacture expired (c. 1870) the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company started working on its own metallic cartridge revolvers (Colt had previously been manufacturing the so-called Richards-Mason conversions). Thus, Colt introduced its first rear-loaders in 1871: the Colt House/Cloverleaf and the Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver.

In the 1870s the firearms market was awash with cheaply made knockoffs of the .22 caliber Smith & Wesson Model One which sold for about $2. Colt's president Richard Jarvis decided it would not compete directly with the knockoffs; that its .22 would be of Colt quality. The Open Top Pocket was priced at $8.Though it's not at the original obtainable price this revolver is in fine shape and has stood through time. This Colt original engraved and nickel manifestation of meticulous manufacturing has waited one hundred and fifty years just to belong to you .Its in fine condition and will make a masterful addition to any Colt Collection....more

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Early Colt 1875 Nickel Open Top Pocket Model .22 Rimfire 2.5" Revolver Antique

Lot # 178 (Sale Order: 178 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Open Top Pocket .22 Revolver

Serial Number: 65937

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1875

Caliber: .22 Rimfire

Action Type: Single Action Side-Loading Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-COLTS PT> F>A MFG Co/ HARTFORD CT.,U.S. A”,. The left of the frame is marked “.22CAL”. The bottom of the barrel and the butt are each marked “65937”.

Barrel Length: 2.5”or 2 3/8 inches respectively

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a two-piece smooth redwood. The grips have almost no wear. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about excellent condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is scattered light-moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 9/10.

Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 94% of its metal finish. Only places where we should see wear are worn; the remaining nickel is bright as this gun has seen very little use. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots and also very good color retention in the screws, trigger and hammer. The markings range from clear to slightly worn. Overall, this revolver is in about excellent condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The cylinder does properly advance when the hammer is drawn back; the action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with little play on each chamber. The barrel has no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1871. Introduced a year before the Colt Open Top (a model from 1872) and two years before the Colt Peacemaker and the Colt New Line (both introduced in 1873), the Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was, alongside the Colt House Revolver, one of the two first metallic cartridge rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt's. It also was one of the first pocket metallic cartridge revolvers made by the company. When the Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders in firearms manufacture expired (c. 1870) the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company started working on its own metallic cartridge revolvers (Colt had previously been manufacturing the so-called Richards-Mason conversions). Thus, Colt introduced its first rear-loaders in 1871: the Colt House/Cloverleaf and the Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver.In the 1870s the firearms market was awash with cheaply made knockoffs of the .22 caliber Smith & Wesson Model One which sold for about $2. Colt's president Richard Jarvis decided it would not compete directly with the knockoffs; that its .22 would be of Colt quality. The Open Top Pocket was priced at $8.Though it's not at the original easily obtainable price this revolver is in fine shape and has stood through time with only a few scuffs. In its all but excellent condition it will make a wonderful addition to any Colt Collection....more

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Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle Medium Frame .38-40 WCF 26" Pump Action Repeating Rifle 1893 Antique

Lot # 179 (Sale Order: 179 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Lightning

Serial Number: 68211

Year of Manufacture: 1893

Caliber: .38 CLMR (.38-40 WCF)

Action Type: Pump action

Markings: Top of barrel is marked with “Colt’s PTFA MFG CO , HARTFORD CT, USA PATENTED MAY 29 SEPT 18 83 MAY 26 86 JUNE 15 86 FEB 27 87” and “38 Cal:”

Barrel Length: 26”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetailed blade sight. The rear sight is an adjustable leaf sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a wood buttstock and wood pump grip. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition, with moderate superficial scratching throughout.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: Internal Tube Magazine

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is strong. There is light erosion in the bore. There is corrosion throughout. The bore rate 6.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish shows aging and pitting under the finish. There is no major wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The remaining markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished

Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Grab up one of Colt’s most beloved rifles today! The Colt Lightning was a competitor model to Winchester’s line of lever action repeaters. Colt originally offered a lever action of their own, the Colt Burgess Rifle. After backroom dealings with Winchester referred to as “The Gentleman’s Agreement”, the Burgess died an ignominious death in return for Winchester staying out of Colt’s revolver market. The Lightning carried on the torch that the Burgess dropped. Instead of a lever action, the Lightning used a pump action to reload after each shot, allowing for an astounding rate of fire. This is an early model “Medium Frame” Lightning that fires .38-40 WCF rounds. Grab this gun today and learn why so many people swear by Lightning....more

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Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle CLMR Small Frame .22 Short or Long 24" Pump Action Rifle 1901 C&R

Lot # 180 (Sale Order: 180 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Lightning Magazine Rifle, Small Frame

Serial Number: 57412

Year of Manufacture: 1901 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .22 Short & Long (not Long Rifle)

Action Type: Slide / Pump Action, Half Length Tube Magazine Fed Rifle

Barrel Length: 24”, Octagon

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed “U” notch dovetailed into the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece wood with a smooth slide grip with cut borders, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Colt buttplate. There are some scattered light compressions and scuffs. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered marks and light wear but the checkering and rampant colt are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is defined, though a bit shallow. There is general erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 4/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish has taken on a mottled discoloration and has mottled thinning. There are spots of thin oxidation. There are a few dings on the edges of the barrel’s octagon. There is some erosion on the top of the barrel shank. The tangs have lost most of their finish. The screw heads have tool marks with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition for C&R.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: Around the 1880s, Colt was looking to diversify but both Remington and Winchester had the rifle market sewn up. Besides their lever-actions, there were also new slide action rifles: the user pumped a moving arm set under the barrel and around a tubular magazine, kicking out a spent round and loading a new one with every “stroke”. Colt concentrated on this design concept and in 1884 introduced a gun with a short slide action that was so slick and so fast; they dubbed it the “Lightning”. The advertising said it all: “Nothing was faster than lightning”. Dr. William H. Elliot, a dentist by trade, designed the gun. Half hobby, half side job, Elliot liked to tinker with things and over the course of his life came up with at least 130 inventions. Since he lived in Ilion, New York, he often walked down to neighboring Remington and showed them the interesting things he was working on and when Remington didn’t bite on his new rifle design, he sent a letter to Colt, who loved it. The handy rifle’s tubular magazine could hold as many as 16 rounds, depending on caliber, which made it very attractive. It came in three varieties: small, medium, and large. Each of these guns had the same set up, with a deep-blued finish, case hardened hammer, American walnut stock and fore-end, and open rear and front sights. They were light, going 6.5-pounds or so. The medium frame guns, chambered for .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers, marketed as 32, 38 and 44 CLMR (Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle), were the most popular, using some of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action Army and with ammunition already being produced for Winchester’s rifles. Ultimately, the rifle was discontinued as Winchester and Colt came to the agreement that Winchester would produce rifles, Colt would produce handguns, and nobody needed to make the market competition get ugly. This example is a 1901 production small frame chambered for .22 Short and Long. It retains much of its original finish and with original stocks and a decent enough bore to make a nice range gun, this will make a great addition to a Lightning collection missing a small frame....more

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Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle Medium Frame Carbine 32 CLMR .32-20 MFD 1890 Antique

Lot # 181 (Sale Order: 181 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Lightning Magazine Rifle, Medium Frame Carbine

Serial Number: 49067

Year of Manufacture: 1890

Caliber: .32 W.C.F. (.32-20 Winchester)

Action Type: Slide / Pump Action, Full Length Tube Magazine Fed Rifle

Barrel Length: 26”, Octagon

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between a base dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. There is a Lyman No. 1 Combination Tang Sight mounted on the upper tang. The stem of the sight is marked “PAT. JAN. 29./79.”, which would indicate the sight is a first variation since it does not have the May ’84 patent date. However, the sight does have a spring loaded stem that allows it to lock in the upright position, characteristic of the 2nd Variation. The aperture is large, with a tiny flip-down aperture in its center that can be used for target shooting.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a two-piece checkered slide handle, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The checkering has smoothed at the peaks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light to dark patina from the heel over the face to the toe. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition as antique.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint erosion down the length. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10 for antique.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There are areas with strong blue mixed with areas of finish wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear with good detail in the rampant colt. There is thinning on the leading edges and some intermittent patches of thin corrosion. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Around the 1880s, Colt was looking to diversify but both Remington and Winchester had the rifle market sewn up. Besides their lever-actions, there were also new slide action rifles: the user pumped a moving arm set under the barrel and around a tubular magazine, kicking out a spent round and loading a new one with every “stroke”. Colt concentrated on this design concept and in 1884 introduced a gun with a short slide action that was so slick and so fast; they dubbed it the “Lightning”. The advertising said it all: “Nothing was faster than lightning”. Dr. William H. Elliot, a dentist by trade, designed the gun. Half hobby, half side job, Elliot liked to tinker with things and over the course of his life came up with at least 130 inventions. Since he lived in Ilion, New York, he often walked down to neighboring Remington and showed them the interesting things he was working on and when Remington didn’t bite on his new rifle design, he sent a letter to Colt, who loved it. The handy rifle’s tubular magazine could hold as many as 16 rounds, depending on caliber, which made it very attractive. It came in three varieties: small, medium, and large. Each of these guns had the same set up, with a deep-blued finish, case hardened hammer, American walnut stock and fore-end, and open rear and front sights. They were light, going 6.5-pounds or so. The medium frame guns, chambered for .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers, marketed as 32, 38 and 40 CLMR (Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle), were the most popular, using some of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action Army and with ammunition already being produced for Winchester’s rifles. Ultimately, the rifle was discontinued as Winchester and Colt came to the agreement that Winchester would produce rifles, Colt would produce handguns, and nobody needed to make the market competition get ugly. This example is an 1890 production medium frame chambered for .32-20. It is an honest rifle, showing wear which could be considered light considering its age of more than 130 years. This will make for a nice example of the Colt Lightning and would be an excellent addition to any safe in America....more

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Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle Medium Frame Carbine 44 CLMR .44-40 MFD 1902 C&R

Lot # 182 (Sale Order: 182 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Lightning Magazine Rifle, Medium Frame Carbine

Serial Number: 89428

Year of Manufacture: 1902

Caliber: .44 W.C.F. (.44-40 Winchester)

Action Type: Slide / Pump Action, Full Length Tube Magazine Fed Rifle

Barrel Length: 26”, Octagon

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between a base dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a two-piece smooth slide handle with border cuts, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, scratches, and compressions. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a medium to dark patina from the heel over the face to the toe. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case colored hammer

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The bluing is strong throughout the rifle. There is some minor thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear with excellent detail in the rampant colt. There are some intermittent spots of oxidation, some corrosion at the rear of the receiver and on the rear sight. Both edges along the top of the octagonal barrel have some minor erosion that is concentrated at the barrel stamp. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: Around the 1880s, Colt was looking to diversify but both Remington and Winchester had the rifle market sewn up. Besides their lever-actions, there were also new slide action rifles: the user pumped a moving arm set under the barrel and around a tubular magazine, kicking out a spent round and loading a new one with every “stroke”. Colt concentrated on this design concept and in 1884 introduced a gun with a short slide action that was so slick and so fast; they dubbed it the “Lightning”. The advertising said it all: “Nothing was faster than lightning”. Dr. William H. Elliot, a dentist by trade, designed the gun. Half hobby, half side job, Elliot liked to tinker with things and over the course of his life came up with at least 130 inventions. Since he lived in Ilion, New York, he often walked down to neighboring Remington and showed them the interesting things he was working on and when Remington didn’t bite on his new rifle design, he sent a letter to Colt, who loved it. The handy rifle’s tubular magazine could hold as many as 16 rounds, depending on caliber, which made it very attractive. It came in three varieties: small, medium, and large. Each of these guns had the same set up, with a deep-blued finish, case hardened hammer, American walnut stock and fore-end, and open rear and front sights. They were light, going 6.5-pounds or so. The medium frame guns, chambered for .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers, marketed as 32, 38 and 44 CLMR (Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle), were the most popular, using some of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action Army and with ammunition already being produced for Winchester’s rifles. Ultimately, the rifle was discontinued as Winchester and Colt came to the agreement that Winchester would produce rifles, Colt would produce handguns, and nobody needed to make the market competition get ugly. This example is an 1890 production medium frame chambered for .44-40. It is in beautiful shape with most of its finish remaining and retains a bore almost more mint than time would allow, 123 years to be exact. This will make for a superb example of the Colt Lightning and would be an excellent addition to any safe in America....more

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Cased Civil War Era Engraved Colt 1860 Army .44 Cal Percussion Revolver & Case 1862 Antique

Lot # 183 (Sale Order: 183 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1860 Army

Serial Number: 52630

Year of Manufacture: 1862 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball

Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action, Cylinder Loaded Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-“. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The full serial number or a portion of it is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, arbor, cylinder and wedge. The outside of the cylinder has a roll-marked naval scene. The revolver has ben engraved in the style congruent to the work don e by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham Engravers in New York.

Barrel Length: 8”, Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade, fixed to the barrel. There is a “V” notch rear sight in the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece checkered Ivory. The grip has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. Most are light with a few more notable marks near the butt. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Very Good-plus condition as Antique Ivory.

Type of Finish: Nickel and Silver chased Brass

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dark with deep rifling, sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is some scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors firearms.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains approximately 85% of its metal finish. There is silver to be observed on the brass. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some scattered finish wear with the worn areas showing discoloration from oxidation. There are some other scattered spots of minor surface oxidation. There are tool marks on and around the wedge with some tool marks at screw heads. The action shows operational wear. The nipples are in good shape, the safety studs are worn, but present. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this revolver is in Fine-plus condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with minor play on each chamber. The barrel has no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A handsome wooden case, lined with black velvet, full of accoutrements. The Eley Cap Tin, Colt’s Patent bullet mold, Powder flask, and appropriate projectile box.

Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was easily the most popular army revolver on both sides of the conflict during the American Civil War. Approximately 127,000 of these revolvers were purchased for use by Union forces and several of the Confederate states had obtained a few thousand before the start of the hostilities as well. The Model 1860 Army was the successor to the Third Model Dragoon and ranks third in total number produced of the various models of percussion Colt handguns.

This revolver was made in 1862 and it looks great despite its age. It has good clear markings including its beautiful hand-engraving most likely completed by the New York firm Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. With much of its original finish, checkered Ivory grips, strong mechanics, and accoutrement in case, you’ll be hard pressed to find many original 1860s in this kind of condition. This revolver represents an important piece of history, and we only wish it could tell us its story....more

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Colt 1878 DA Frontier Six Shooter .44-40 WCF 4.75" Revolver 1886 Antique

Lot # 184 (Sale Order: 184 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1878 Double Action Frontier Six Shooter

Serial Number: 17463

Year of Manufacture: 1886 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester

Action Type: Single or Double Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”, this mark has faded considerably. The top is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, and the bottom is marked “44”. The left of the frame under the panel and the rear of the loading gate are marked “171”. The butt is marked “17 / 465” in front of the lanyard loop. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “465”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”.

Barrel Length: 4.75”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with smooth borders, wedge-shaped smooth base, and rampant colt in an oval at the top of each panel. Each panel has some scattered brown discoloration. The right grip shows more wear than the left. Otherwise, there are a few scattered light marks in the well-defined checkering. Overall, the grips are in about Good condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered minor erosion in the bore. The bore rates high with an 8.5 /10 bore rating in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 20% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly in scattered light surface oxidation, most notable in the grip and frame areas; as well as areas of finish wear in the cylinder. The grip areas show handling wear. There is a lot of blue left behind to enjoy in the protected areas. Most of the blue has Patinaed brown over time. There is almost no finish along the side of the ejector housing. There are some other scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from very thin to clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as an Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with no play when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is heavy but fairly smooth. The single action is crisp. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A Brown leather holster in fair condition.

Our Assessment: The Colt DA Frontier Revolver, Model 1878 was made through 1905, when swing-out cylinder double-action revolvers started to push loading gate revolvers out of the market. About 51,210 of these revolvers were made, with about 41,000 produced before 1899. This example retains some of its original finish and has a great bore and strong mechanics. It would make a great addition to a Colt collection....more

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Civil War Era 1861 Colt Navy .36 Cal Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver & Holster 1863 Antique

Lot # 185 (Sale Order: 185 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1861 Navy

Serial Number: 14792

Year of Manufacture: 1863

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Barrel Length: 7 1/2", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the hammer spur, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has minor handling wear with a few light marks and some thinning finish. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in excellent condition as an Antique

Type of Finish: In the White(Blue, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass)

Finish Originality: Original, serial-matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn. There is light corrosion scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 0% of its metal finish,having mostly worn or been cleaned to white. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. The wedge screw is missing. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with useable slots. The majority of serial number markings are clear. The address and cylinder scene are faded. Overall, this revolver is in Good condition as an antique

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with minor play on each chamber. The barrel has minor play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver comes with a Kansas made holster appropriate to the time line of the revolver.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1861 Navy revolver was an update to the earlier 1851 model, incorporating the round barrel and creeping loading lever of the 1860 Army. In all respects, it is a great percussion revolver, but it saw limited production for a few reasons. Limited numbers were procured by the Government as there were already large purchases of the 1851 and 1860 models. After the Civil War, the civilian market was flooded with surplus weapons, limiting demand for new guns. Colt’s factory had a disastrous fire in 1864, and by then cartridge revolvers were starting to hit the market. For these reasons, despite the quality of the design, there were fewer than 40,000 produced between 1861 and 1873 when the model was discontinued. It would, however, have an influence on the Single Action Army, which had a similar grip frame (though steel instead of brass) and would retain the 7 1/2" barrel length for the Model 1873 adopted by the U.S. Army.

This Model 1861 revolver is of particular interest for Civil War collectors. It is all matching though it retains 0% of its original finish. Its mechanics are strong. Accompanied by the Kansas marked holster, this a wonderful piece of history which would take a prized place in a Civil War or US military firearms collection....more

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Colt Model 1849 Pocket .31 Cal Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver 1863 Antique

Lot # 186 (Sale Order: 186 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1849 Pocket

Serial Number: 226781

Year of Manufacture: 1863 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .31 Caliber Ball

Action Type: 5-Shot, Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, bottom of the frame, and butt of the grip frame, are marked “226781”. The cylinder is marked “COLT’S PATENT / No 226781" with a roll-engraved stagecoach scene. The bottom of the cylinder arbor is marked “6781”.

Barrel Length: 4”, Octagonal Respecfully, 3”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass post at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the nose of the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Blue, and brass

Finish Originality: Reblued

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about over 90% of its current metal finish. There isa mustard patina on the brass grip frame. The steel parts have been blued. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the stagecoach scene is incomplete. There are matching serial markings on the wedge or loading lever. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This rather diminutive revolver, an older, yet smaller brother to the .36 caliber Model 1851 Navy, was the best selling revolver in all of Colt’s percussion line. Indeed, no other percussion revolver made in America could match the Model 1849’s production record. Made from 1850 through 1873, the total manufactured was in excess of 325,000 in America, plus approximately 11,000 in London. Popular as a defense weapon, many thousands were sold to pioneer families traveling into the American West. Soldiers also appreciated the compact little pistols, and photographs of Civil War troops frequently show a sprinkling of the Model 1849 tucked into belts or in holsters. This Model 1849 was made in 1858, a couple of years before the outbreak of the Civil War. The serialized parts on this revolver match, though the revolver is reblued. It shows surprisingly strong mechanics. A very nice acquisition for any collector....more

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Civil War Colt M1861 Navy Pocket .38 Rimfire Factory Converted Revolver Antique

Lot # 187 (Sale Order: 187 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1861 Navy Pocket .36, Factory Converted to .38 Rimfire

Serial Number: 2048

Year of Manufacture: 1861/ Converted Ca. 1869-1874 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/)

Caliber: .38 ”Short” Colt Rimfire Cartridge

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Open top cylinder.

Markings: The butt of the grip, just in front of the trigger guard, the bottom of the frame, the number on the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel lug are all marked with the serial number. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT PT FA MFG CO/ HARTFORD CT USA”. The Cylinder Stage Coach Scene is obscured by prior pitting and media blasting but almost completely visible. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “36 Cal.”

Barrel Length: 3.5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead. The rear sight is a “V” cut into the top of the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is smooth hardwood on a flat-butt grip frame. There are some light compressions from use and storage, and the grips are shy from smoothing and age. There is a chip missing from the Butt on the right side. There are no cracks. The grips are in about good overall condition.

Type of Finish: In the white with brass.

Finish Originality: Original to Factory Conversion

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8/10 for an antique.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its metal finish. There are signs of oxidation that have eroded throughout. There are some nicks and dings. There are some replacement screws. The blue has been removed through a bead blast. There is a bit of blue left to be observed on the trigger guard screw heads. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The barrel-wedge screw and the screw for the butt of the frame are replaced. The markings range from blurred to clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about good condition.

Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and small belt rig.

Our Assessment: The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored-through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U.S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufacturers would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the patent in the 1850s.Colt was however still somewhat committed to percussion revolvers, it wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver, the Single Action Army, was introduced. That did not mean however that this was their only effort, there was also a fairly large market producing parts and materials for converting percussion revolvers to accept cartridges. For designs such as the Remington "New Model" Revolver, this was relatively simple, as the cylinder could be swapped out easily. Colt revolvers however did not have a solid frame that allowed easy removal of the cylinder, so they required more involved conversions. There were private companies that made conversion kits to supply gunsmiths, and companies that did all work in-house. Colt also decided circa 1873-1874 to use leftover parts from percussion revolvers to make some early rimfire cartridge revolvers. They also may have converted revolvers left over in stock and allowed customers and retailers to send back revolvers for the conversion.

During the early conversions parts such as the grip, grip frame, and trigger guard were left alone, while the frame, trigger, and cylinder required modification. The recoil shield on the right side was machined out and a spacer was installed in front. This allowed the cylinder to be loaded from the rear, and extensions were added to the hammer to contact the cartridge rims. The rear of the cylinder was machined away, leaving the ratchet but completely removing the cap bolsters. In this case, the cylinder would also need to have the chambers enlarged for the .38 cal cartridges. This example is made using leftover parts from the "Pocket Model of 1861 of Navy Caliber (.36)" revolver. Approximately 6,000 of these revolvers were made circa 1874, utilizing a mixture of original, modified, and purpose-built parts. The revolver not only looks great but it is in tight fully functional condition, with a strong hammer pull, solid indexing, and a firm cylinder lockup....more

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Civil War Colt 1849 Pocket .38 Centerfire Factory Converted Nickel Revolver 1869 Antique

Lot # 188 (Sale Order: 188 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1849 Pocket .31 Factory Converted to .38 Centerfire

Serial Number: 316944

Year of Manufacture: 1869 Converted Later

Caliber: .38 Colt Centerfire Cartridge

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Open top cylinder.

Barrel Length: 3.5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead. The rear sight is a “V” cut into the top of the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is smooth hardwood on a flat-butt grip frame. There are some heavy compressions and draglines from use and storage but no chips or cracks. The grips are in about good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original to Factory Conversion

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8/10 for an antique.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish loss that has oxidized. There are rub marks and patches of cloudy finish. There are some nicks and dings. There is verdigris on the trigger guard. There is flecking of the nickel throughout. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The barrel-wedge screw is marred but useable. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about good condition.

Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and belt rig. The holster is in good condition. The rig comes with 38 Cal. snap caps.

Our Assessment: The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored-through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U.S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufacturers would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the patent in the 1850s. It wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver, the Single Action Army, was introduced.

That did not mean however that this was their only effort, as there was also a fairly large market producing parts and materials for converting percussion revolvers to take rimfire and centerfire cartridges. There were private companies that made conversion kits to supply gunsmiths, and companies that did all work in-house as well. Colt also decided circa 1873-1874 to use leftover parts from percussion revolvers to make some early rimfire cartridge revolvers. They also may have converted revolvers left over in stock and allowed customers and retailers to send back revolvers for the conversion.

During the early conversions. parts such as the grip, grip frame, and trigger guard were left alone, while the frame, trigger, and cylinder required modification. The recoil shield on the right side was machined out and a spacer was installed in front. This allowed the cylinder to be loaded from the rear, and extensions were added to the hammer to contact the cartridge rims. The rear of the cylinder was machined away, leaving the ratchet but completely removing the cap bolsters. In this case, the cylinder would also need to have the chambers enlarged for the .38 cal cartridges. We believe that the barrel was completely replaced on these conversions.

The cylinder is in very good condition and still has the original COLTS PATENT marking above the serial number, as well as much of the "Stagecoach Holdup" scene still visible. The patent markings on the left side of the frame are still present. The trigger guard however has a VERY interesting marking: 38CAL. However, looking with a magnifier, we can clearly see that originally it said "31CAL", adding more evidence that this was originally a model M1849 pocket. The revolver not only looks great but it is in tight fully functional condition, with a strong hammer pull, solid indexing, and a firm cylinder lockup. We did not notice any of the usual finicky behavior we often see with revolvers of this age. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish, showing some wear from use as well as past powder fouling. The pistol metalwork still retains much of the Nickel plating in some areas, though others have lost most of it, such as on the cylinder and sides of the frame. We assume that this revolver saw a good amount of use after the cartridge conversion....more

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Civil War Colt 1849 Pocket .38 Centerfire Factory Converted Nickel Ivory Revolver Antique MFD 1852

Lot # 189 (Sale Order: 189 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1849 Pocket .31 Factory Converted to .38 Centerfire

Serial Number: 45123

Year of Manufacture: 1852, Converted Later

Caliber: .38 ”Short” Colt Centerfire Cartridge

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Open top cylinder.

Markings: The butt of the grip, just in front of the trigger guard, the bottom of the frame, the number on the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel lug are all marked with the serial number. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT PT FA MFG CO/ HARTFORD CT USA”. The Cylinder Stage Coach Scene is crisp and very visible. The left of the trigger is “38 Cal.”; The “3” has faded.

Barrel Length: 4.5”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass post. The rear sight is a “V” cut into the top of the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is smooth Ivory on a flat-butt grip frame. There are no notable compressions and draglines and one chip and two cracks in the bottom left of the grip or cracks. The grips are in about very good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: Original to Factory Conversion

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8/10 for an antique.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish loss that has oxidized. There are rub marks and patches of cloudy finish. There are some nicks and dings. There is verdigris on the trigger guard. There is flecking of the nickel throughout. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The barrel-wedge screw is marred but useable. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about very good condition.

Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and belt rig. The holster and belt are in good condition.

Our Assessment: The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored-through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U.S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufacturers would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, but was still somewhat committed to percussion revolvers. It wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver, the Single Action Army, was introduced. That did not mean however that this was their only effort, as there was also a fairly large market producing parts and materials for converting percussion revolvers to take rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Colt revolvers did not have a solid frame that allowed easy removal of the cylinder, so they required more involved conversions. There were private companies that made conversion kits to supply gunsmiths, and companies that did all work in-house as well. Colt also decided circa 1873-1874 to use leftover parts from percussion revolvers to make some early rimfire cartridge revolvers. They also may have converted revolvers left over in stock and allowed customers and retailers to send back revolvers for the conversion.

During the early conversions parts such as the grip, grip frame, and trigger guard were left alone, while the frame, trigger, and cylinder required modification. The recoil shield on the right side was machined out and a spacer was installed in front. This allowed the cylinder to be loaded from the rear, and extensions were added to the hammer to contact the cartridge rims. The rear of the cylinder was machined away, leaving the ratchet but completely removing the cap bolsters. In this case, the cylinder would also need to have the chambers enlarged for the .38 cal cartridges. We believe that the barrel was completely replaced on these conversions.

The cylinder is in very good condition and still has the original COLTS PATENT marking above the serial number, as well as much of the "Stagecoach Holdup" scene still visible. The patent markings on the left side of the frame are still present. The revolver not only looks great but it is in tight, fully functional condition, with a strong hammer pull, solid indexing, and a firm cylinder lockup. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a semi-bright finish, showing some wear from use as well as past powder fouling. The pistol metalwork still retains much of the Nickel plating in some areas, though others have lost most of it. We assume that this revolver saw a good amount of use after the cartridge conversion. The revolver displays a peppery patina where the plating has flaked away. The Ivory grip is in g...more

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Colt 2nd Gen 1851 Navy .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver 1973 ATF Antique

Lot # 190 (Sale Order: 190 of 674)      

Make: Colt, 2nd Generation Blackpowder “C” Series

Model: 1851 Navy

Serial Number: 10105

Year of Manufacture: 1973 (Colt Serial Lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Barrel Length: 7.5” Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical post fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer which can be used when the hammer is cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one piece smooth wood. The grip shows a few faint handling and storage marks. The grip is in Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color and Silver

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion and for the age, this bore rates a 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a light turn line on the cylinder, also some small scratches on the cylinder. There are some scattered handling marks and light tarnish on the silver plated sections. Particularly a spot on the trigger guard. There is finish loss at the muzzle. There is oxidation forming on the hammer. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. atfOverall, this pistol is in fine plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks in each position with barely perceptible play. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A zipper pouch is included.

Our Assessment: This is a "2nd Generation" Model 1851 Navy revolver made in 1973. While some forgings or small parts were supplied by subcontractors, all of the completed pistols were produced to Colt's strict specifications and quality control with final inspection performed by Colt, with the result that despite some work being performed outside the Colt factory, collectors tend to regard these revolvers as original Colts rather than reproductions. The Colt 1851 Navy was designed as a heavier, more robust version of the earlier Colt Pocket revolver. It has a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel. The revolver features a case-colored frame, a blued steel barrel, one piece walnut grip and N.Y. Colt address. The cylinder is engraved with a naval battle scene from the Mexican-American war. This 2nd Generation 1851 Navy has 96% of its original finish, strong mechanics and a bright bore and is in very fine overall condition. As time goes on, fewer and fewer Authentic Colt Revolvers in this condition will exist, so don’t pass up the opportunity to own a Colt 1851 Navy revolver as it would have looked new in the 20th century....more

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Post-Civil War Colt Model 1861 Navy .36 Caliber Ball Percussion Revolver 1871 Antique

Lot # 191 (Sale Order: 191 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1861 Navy

Serial Number: 35055

Year of Manufacture: 1871 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Barrel Length: 7 1/2", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight was a "V"-notch in the hammer, the nose over the hammer appears to have been modified such that there is no notch.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are small losses at the bottom corners, most notable at the left-front. Overall, the grip is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Brass

Finish Originality: Very little finish remains. Some areas show polishing, most notable on the barrel, but we see no sign of a new finish being applied. Numbered parts are matching, but the wedge is not numbered.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray, the rifling is well defined. There is light-moderate erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. There is a bulge in the bore about mid-way down, there are fissures on the exterior of the barrel at the bulge. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 2 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. Apart from the grip frame, most of the metal surfaces have worn or been polished bright, showing scattered discoloration from oxidation and some minor surface erosion. There are several scattered light-moderate nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches including tool marks on and around the wedge. There are fissures on the exterior of the barrel at the bulge in the bore. There is notable scratching on the left of the barrel and loading lever. The nose of the hammer has been modified, there is no longer a rear sight notch. The action shows operational wear. The nipples are in decent condition, they are not obstructed. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with useable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this revolver is in Fair-Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly, but due to the fissures in the barrel it should not be fired. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster is included.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1861 Navy revolver was an update to the earlier 1851 model, incorporating the round barrel and creeping loading lever of the 1860 Army. In all respects, it is a great percussion revolver, but it saw limited production for a few reasons. Limited numbers were procured by the Government as there were already large purchases of the 1851 and 1860 models. After the Civil War, the civilian market was flooded with surplus weapons, limiting demand for new guns. Colt's factory had a disastrous fire in 1864, and by then cartridge revolvers were starting to hit the market. For these reasons, despite the quality of the design, there were fewer than 40,000 produced between 1861 and 1873 when the model was discontinued. It would, however, have an influence on the Single Action Army, which had a similar grip frame (though steel instead of brass) and would retain the 7 1/2" barrel length for the Model 1873 adopted by the U.S. Army. This Model 1861 revolver certainly shows its age, and we only wish it could tell us its story. It will make a nice display piece with other percussion-era small arms as well as a good addition to a Colt collection with its limited production. Please see our photos and good luck!...more

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Cased Civil War-Era Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Cal Percussion Revolver w/ Pearl 1863 Antique

Lot # 192 (Sale Order: 192 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1851 Navy

Serial Number: 164826

Year of Manufacture: 1863 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard and backstrap are each marked “164826”. The cylinder has a roll-marked naval scene and “PATENT No 062747594022”, the serial marking appears to have been marked over a previous number. , the bottom of the wedge “4826”.

Barrel Length: 7 ½”, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth pearl. The grip has scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a large crack across the left that has been previously repaired. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver Plated Brass

Finish Originality: Little finish remains, but we do not see signs of a new finish being applied. The cylinder serial marking does not appear original, there may be other force-matched parts.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray, the rifling shows wear, but is generally well defined. There is scattered light-moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates about 4 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 2% of its metal finish, some silver remaining on the grip frame under the grip. Exposed surfaces have mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina. There is scattered surface erosion. There are scattered nicks, dings, scrapes and scratches. There are tool marks around the wedge on each side and at most screws. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from tool marked with strong slots to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a piece of leather inside the action to stop the hammer from connecting with the nipple but can be easily removed. The cylinder locks with moderate play on each chamber. The barrel has minor play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a custom wood display case (there is a crack in the case) with a powder flask, bullet mold, a cap tin labeled Colt, and a screw driver.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1851 Navy revolver was produced by Colt up until 1873 when Colt cartridge revolvers were introduced. It got its name from the Navy battle scene on the cylinder that Colt added to commemorate the victory of the Second Texas Navy at the Battle of Campeche in 1843. Texas had previously ordered the Colt Paterson revolver, Colts first big success, and Colt wished to show gratitude. The 1851 Navy was carried as a belt gun by armies on both sides in the Civil War and was a favorite of General Robert E. Lee.

This revolver is a Colt Model 1851 made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War. This revolver shows its age, but is certainly in better shape than any of us will be at 160 years old! We only wish it could tell us its story. With its display case and accoutrement will make a nice display piece with other Civil War era small arms....more

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Colt Model 1855 Root Sidehammer Model 2 .28 Caliber Single Action Revolver & Case 1860 Antique

Lot # 193 (Sale Order: 193 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1855 Sidehammer Model 2 Pocket Revolver (aka Root Model No. 2)

Serial Number: 24661

Year of Manufacture: 1860

Caliber: .28 Caliber

Action Type: Single Action, Sidehammer Percussion Black Powder Revolver

Markings: The barrel’s top flat is marked “COLT’S PT. / 1855” followed by “ADDRESS COL. COLT / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” and the barrel’s bottom flat is marked “24661”. The cylinder is faintly marked “COLT’S PATENT” and more clearly beneath “24661”. The “Cabin and Indian Scene” can partially be made out on the cylinder’s circumference The underside of the grip frame is marked “24661”. We have not removed the loading lever, hammer or grip to further search for markings.

Barrel Length: 3 ½” Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a mortised cone. The rear sight is a “V” groove in the top strap visible when the hammer is cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is “U” shaped as seen from the bottom and made of smooth walnut. There are some handling and small compression marks in addition to missing very tiny chips from both sides. They appear to have retained virtually all of their finish. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition for a pocket revolver that is over 150 years old.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is distinct, almost sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 10% of its metal finish. The the revolver shows the most of its mottled finish, particularly around the hammer screw. The barrel and loading lever show a brown patina. The cylinder’s roll engraving is barely present, but some features can definitely be seen. The screw heads show signs of use, yet remain sharp. The markings are clear except as discussed. There are certainly handling and compression marks, but none of the pitting so often seen on old black powder arms. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition as an antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder pin is removed to the rear, the hammer pivots from the frame’s right side. It has a solid frame and a rear sight similar to an 1873 Single Action Army. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A modern reproduction fitted case is provided with accessories. The case is well constructed of walnut with brass hinges and brass locking clasp with the key provided. The exterior has some light handling marks. The interior is partitioned and lined with green velvet. The velvet has some marks from where the revolver and accessories rest, but is primarily in Fine condition. There is an eagle brass powder flask that appears original and has a beautiful dark patina. There is an original time line appropriate bullet mold with a ball cavity and a conical cavity.Includeed with these is a time period correct tin of caps labeled “COLT PATENT” & a screw driver

Our Assessment: “The Book of Colt Firearms” by R. L. Wilson has a discussion of this type of revolver on pages 146 through 153, including photos of an original fitted box and a clear reproduction of the cylinder’s engraving. This is a great find, the revolver has matching serial numbers on the barrel, cylinder and grip frame. The bullet mold is from the period, perhaps the powder flask as well. The modern handmade fitted case is extremely well done and similar to the original shown in Wilson’s book. This is a rare opportunity to own a solid frame Colt....more

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Civil War Martial Marked Colt 1860 Army Model .44 Cal 8" Percussion Revolver & Letter 1862 Antique

Lot # 194 (Sale Order: 194 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1860 Army

Serial Number: 46814

Year of Manufacture: 1862 Factory Archives Letter

Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball

Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action, Cylinder Loaded Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” but this mark has faded with time. The underside of the barrel lug, underside of the frame, trigger guard plate and butt of the grip frame are marked with matching serial number “46814”. Only faded found again on the underside of the cylinder pin, barrel wedge and cylinder; the cylinder was marked “COLT’S PATENT / PATENTED SEPT 10th 1860”, with the famous Naval battle scene roll engraved; On the left of the barrel by the wedge appears to be marked “T.T.”. The left of the frame is marked “COLT’S / PATENT”. The right of the fore strap of the grip frame is marked “S”. The left side of the stock has a faded cartouche, the right side has a faded inspector mark in a rectangle that could be “HBT” which would be correct for this serial number range.

Barrel Length: 8”, Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade, fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a small “V” notch in the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a one piece smooth walnut stock with a right side rectangle cartouche. The stock has a nice fit to the grip frame. The brass grip frap has a notch for a shoulder stock. The stock has some very chips at the toe portions, along with scrape and compression marks. There are no visible cracks. The grips rate in about Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue with Case Colored Frame & Hammer

Finish Originality: All Original (The wedge, loading lever, and a few screws have been replaced)

Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is worn but still defined. There is light to moderate erosion in the bore. This bore rates at 7/10 in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its metal finish. The surfaces have developed light to dark mottled patina with spots of pitting and pin prick erosion. The barrel has heavy marks, the barrel wedge leaf is new to the piece but proper. The brass trigger guard / fore strap of the grip frame has developed spots of dark patina with general handling marks. The wedge retaining screw, loading lever, and mainspring screw appear to be modern replacements, please see our pictures. Most of the screw head slots are strong with minimal tooling, the grip frame screws are slightly buggered. The markings are faded in areas, some are legible. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fair to Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a strong mainspring, the cylinder produces moderate side to side and back play in full lockup of all 6 chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory Letter is included with purchase.

Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was easily the most popular army revolver on both sides of the conflict during the American Civil War. Approximately 127,000 of these revolvers were purchased for use by Union forces and several of the Confederate states had obtained a few thousand before the start of the hostilities as well. The Model 1860 Army was the successor to the Third Model Dragoon and ranks third in total number produced of the various models of percussion Colt handguns.

This revolver was made in 1862, in the heat of the middle of the American Civil War. It was Shipped directly to the Lt. Col. G. D. Ramsay at the Washington Arsenal in Washington DC, on June 20, 1862. It was 1 of 1000 guns to arrive in that shipent.It is still intact today with inspector markings and is mostly parts matching. The revolver certainly looks to have ‘been there and done that’, with a lot of character in its surface marks and overall look. We can only imagine what it was like to see shipment after shipment of these mechanical masterpieces arrive at the Arsenal, ready to defend our nation. This revolver represents an important piece of history, and it is not often that we see an original 1860 Army Model. This rare pistol is sure to catch the eyes of the Colt and U.S. small arms collectors....more

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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion .44 Colt 5.5" Single Action Revolver 1871 Antique

Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 195 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Richards Conversion of Colt Model 1860 Army

Serial Number: 190380

Year of Manufacture: 1871

Caliber: .44 Colt (This cartridge used a heeled, outside lubricated 0.451” diameter bullet, firing a soft lead 225 grain bullet at about 640 fps. It was the predecessor to the .45 Colt cartridge.).

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate

Markings: The underside of the barrel, frame and grip frame are marked “190380”. The bottom of the backstrap is marked “190 / 380”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The cylinder is marked “COLTS PATENT NO 0380”, “ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843” and with a naval battle scene. . The left of the trigger guard rear is marked 44 CAL”.

Barrel Length: The round barrel is 5.5” in length.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in a raised boss in the top of the breech plate fitted to the frame behind the cylinder.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece lacquered smooth walnut. Both sides and the bottoms of the grip shows areas of finish loss Over all thes grip is in good condition

Type of Finish: In The White-The barrel, cylinder and backstrap were blued, the frame, hammer and lever were case colored and the trigger guard is brass.

Finish Originality: The finish is original.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and mottled with surface rust.. The rifling is softened. There are spots of light erosion scattered throughout the bore. The bor rates at 6/10 in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 2% of its Blued metal finish. There are traces of bluing at the back of the barrel and on its underside below the ejector rod housing. The gun is mostly in the white.The trigger guard also shows a few spots of dark tarnish. Most of the screw heads are tooled with serviable slots. The markings are clear except for the naval battle scene on the cylinder, which isveiwable but faint. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The frame has 3 screws and a loading gate built into the right side of the breech plate. An ejector rod housing is built into the barrel where the loading lever would have been located. The action functions normally. The hammer has a half-cock position. The barrel is tight to the frame, the trigger pull is light and crisp and the cylinder lockup tiny amount of play. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One leather holster and belt rig comes with the revolver.

Our Assessment:“The Colt Army Model 1860 was a muzzle-loaded cap & ball .44-caliber revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces, and was the most widely used revolver of the war. The Colt 1860 Army uses the same size frame as the .36 caliber 1851 Navy revolver, but with a relieved frame for the larger rebated cylinder and a shorter forcing cone on the barrel that allows for a longer cylinder.” After the Civil War, Colt had to wait until Smith & Wesson’s patent on bored-through cylinders expired to take advantage of metallic cartridges. One of their employees, Charles Richards, was awarded a patent in 1871 for converting Colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. In order to take advantage of the barrels they already had chambered for .44 cap and ball (bore diameter 0.454”), Colt developed a new cartridge, the .44 Colt, which used a soft lead outside lubricated heeled bullet that would expand into the barrel grooves. The ballistic performance of the .44 Colt is comparable to the .44 Remington, and less powerful than modern .44 Russian loads. Cases for the modern “.44 Colt” chambered handguns are typically made using trimmed .44 Magnum, .44 Special, or .44 Russian brass and a historically inaccurate .429 lead bullet. Colt manufactured about 9000 of the Richards Converted revolvers between 1873 and 1878.

This Richards Converted Model 1860 Army revolver has all matching numbers on its barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. It is in about Good condition with about 2% of its original finish remaining. This revolver is an important part of American history and will make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. A number of factors combine to make the Colt “conversions” popular with collectors: they were all produced during the colorful 1870s and have a good association with the Old West. No Cowboy is complete without his gun....more

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Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion .44 Colt 5" SA Single Action Revolver 1871 Antique

Lot # 196 (Sale Order: 196 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: Richards Conversion of Colt Model 1860 Army

Serial Number: 192091

Year of Manufacture: 1871

Caliber: .44 Colt (This cartridge used a heeled, outside lubricated 0.451” diameter bullet, firing a soft lead 225 grain bullet at about 640 fps. It was the predecessor to the .45 Colt cartridge.).

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate

Markings: The underside of the barrel, frame and grip frame are marked “190380”. The bottom of the backstrap is marked “192/091”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The cylinder is marked “COLTS PATENT NO 2091”, “ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843” and with a naval battle scene. . The left of the trigger guard rear is marked 44 CAL”.

Barrel Length: The round barrel is 5” in length.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in a raised boss in the top of the breech plate fitted to the frame behind the cylinder.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece lacquered smooth walnut. Both sides and the bottoms of the grip shows areas of finish loss Over all thes grip is in good condition

Type of Finish: In The White-The barrel, cylinder and backstrap were blued, the frame, hammer and lever were case colored and the trigger guard is brass.

Finish Originality: The finish is original.

Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is softened but apparent. There no notable erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 6.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its original metal finish. The gun is in the white.The trigger guard also shows a few spots of dark tarnish. Most of the screw heads are tooled with serviable slots. The barrel wedge and screw are replaced. The markings are clear except for the naval battle scene on the cylinder, which is faint. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The frame has 3 screws and a loading gate built into the right side of the breech plate. An ejector rod housing is built into the barrel where the loading lever would have been located. The action functions normally. The hammer has a half-cock position. The barrel is tight to the frame, the trigger pull is light and crisp and the cylinder lockup tiny amount of play. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One decorative leather holster and belt rig comes with the revolver. Holster has a large Brass Heart.

Our Assessment:“The Colt Army Model 1860 was a muzzle-loaded cap & ball .44-caliber revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces, and was the most widely used revolver of the war. The Colt 1860 Army uses the same size frame as the .36 caliber 1851 Navy revolver, but with a relieved frame for the larger rebated cylinder and a shorter forcing cone on the barrel that allows for a longer cylinder.” After the Civil War, Colt had to wait until Smith & Wesson’s patent on bored-through cylinders expired to take advantage of metallic cartridges. One of their employees, Charles Richards, was awarded a patent in 1871 for converting Colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. In order to take advantage of the barrels they already had chambered for .44 cap and ball (bore diameter 0.454”), Colt developed a new cartridge, the .44 Colt, which used a soft lead outside lubricated heeled bullet that would expand into the barrel grooves. The ballistic performance of the .44 Colt is comparable to the .44 Remington, and less powerful than modern .44 Russian loads. Cases for the modern “.44 Colt” chambered handguns are typically made using trimmed .44 Magnum, .44 Special, or .44 Russian brass and a historically inaccurate .429 lead bullet. Colt manufactured about 9000 of the Richards Converted revolvers between 1873 and 1878.

This Richard’s Converted Model 1860 Army revolver has all matching numbers on its barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. It is in about Good condition with about 0% of its original finish remaining. This revolver is an important part of American history and will make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. A number of factors combine to make the Colt “conversions” popular with collectors: they were all produced during the colorful 1870s and have a good association with the Old West. No Cowboy is complete without his gun....more

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Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Cal Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver w/ Ivory 1861 Antique

Lot # 197 (Sale Order: 197 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1851 Navy

Serial Number: 102784

Year of Manufacture: 1861 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard and backstrap are each marked “102784”, the bottom of the arbor is marked “102784”. The cylinder is marked “COLTS PATENT No102784" and has a roll-engraved naval scene.

Barrel Length: 7 ½”, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel, not original to the gun. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the hammer.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth ivory. The grip has minor wear with only a few light marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Fine Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Brass

Finish Originality: Cold Blued in some spots

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp there is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 2% of its original metal finish. Strongest finish is in silver left under th trigger guard. The front end of the gun has been force matched and aged to fit the true age of the cylinder and frame. The steel parts are mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina. Some those parts have been cold blued. There is scattered surface erosion. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with a usable slot. The remaining markings are generally clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique and not parts-original.

Mechanics: The action functions. The four clicks that we expect in the action of a Colt are not perceptible. THe action appears to have been “Cowboy'd”. The cylinder lockup has very little play. The barrel assembly has minor play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a lockable custom wood display case (with key) with a powder flask, boat whistle, Colt’s Patent bullet mold, a cap tin labeled Colt, a screw driver, and a calligraphy set.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1851 Navy revolver was produced by Colt up until 1873 when the Single Action Army cartridge revolver was introduced. It derived its name from the naval battle scene on the cylinder that Colt chose to commemorate the victory of the Second Texas Navy at the Battle of Campeche in 1843. Texas had previously ordered the Colt Paterson revolver, Colt’s first big success, and Colt wished to show gratitude. The 1851 Navy was carried as a belt gun by armies on both sides in the Civil War, and was a favorite of General Robert E. Lee. This revolver is a Colt Model 1851 made in 1866, just after the Civil War, but many ’51 Navies were carried in the immediate postbellum Old West. This revolver shows its age, but retains matching serial markings on its numbered parts (though some have been replaced) and stronger mechanics than many of these models we have seen. We only wish it could tell us its story. It will make a nice display piece with other Civil War era small arms or a nice addition to an early Colt revolver collection....more

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Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket .36 Cal Percussion Cap Ball 6.5" Revolver 1867 Antique

Lot # 198 (Sale Order: 198 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1862 Pocket Police

Serial Number: 35080

Year of Manufacture: 1867 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: 5-Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt are each marked “35080”. The bottom of the wedge is marked “5080”. The address in the flute of the cylinder is not observable.

Barrel Length: 6 1/2", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical brass post (also called a “pin type”) threaded to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the front of the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered light nicks and scratches with thinning finish from handling. There are no cracks. Based on the fit of the grip to the grip frame, we suspect that it is original to the gun. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass

Finish Originality: Remaining finish appears Original.

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with well defined rifling. There is speckeled erosion in the bore. The bore rate a 8/10 in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. The majority of the observable blue can be found in the flutes. The right of the barrel has some scattered remaining blue finish. There are some other scattered spots of remaining finish. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some scattered minor oxidation. The safety studs between the nipples on the rear of the cylinder range from intact to sheared. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to blurred. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel has no play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a wood display case. The interior of the case has compartments for the revolver as well as the included powder flask, a chamber ball/bullet mould, cap tin, screw driver and another compartment which currently has several lead balls. The tin’s cap is marked “COLT’S PT”. The inside of the case’s lid has a paper with instructions for loading and cleaning a Colt revolver.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1862 was produced in two variants, the 1862 Police and the 1862 Pocket Navy, between 1861 and 1873 with about 47,000 made between the two. The 1862 Police has a similar barrel profile to the full-size Model 1860, fluted cylinders and a frame about the same size as the 1849 Pocket. By rebating the cylinder, the 1862 models were able to use this smaller frame while still firing a .36 caliber projectile, making for a potent pocket-sized revolver in its day. Many of the 1862 models were carried by soldiers in the Civil War, on both sides. With fewer than 50,000 made between the two 1862 models, they are considerably more scarce than the 1849 Pocket models. This early example would be a outstanding addition to a Colt collection missing the 1862 Police, and will display well with its included case....more

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Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket .36 Cal Percussion Cap Ball Revolver & Holster Antique

Lot # 199 (Sale Order: 199 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1862 Pocket Police

Serial Number: 13125

Year of Manufacture: 1862 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: 5-Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left flat of the trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt are each marked “13152”. The outside of the cylinder is marked “PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850” in one of the flutes. The bottom of the wedge and the bottom of the arbor are each marked “3099”. Many of the marks are faded.

Barrel Length: 5 1/2", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical brass post (also called a “pin type”) threaded to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the front of the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered light nicks and scratches with thinning finish from handling. There are no cracks. Based on the fit of the grip to the grip frame, we suspect that it is original to the gun. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass

Finish Originality: Not original. Most of the steel surfaces show signs of aggressive cleaning and possibly treatment with cold blue in the distant past.

Bore Condition: The bore is dark with well semi-smooth rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some pitting in the bore. There is frosting in the bore. The bore rates at4/10 in this witer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 60% of its current metal finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).

Mechanics: The cylinder tends to over-rotate. On three chambers, the cylinder can be pushed out of lock without much effort, but does lock up properly on the other two chambers with light play. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. The barrel has no play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a period sholder holster.from the late 1800s.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1862 was produced in two variants, the 1862 Police and the 1862 Pocket Navy, between 1861 and 1873 with about 47,000 made between the two. The 1862 Police has a similar barrel profile to the full-size Model 1860, fluted cylinders and a frame about the same size as the 1849 Pocket. By rebating the cylinder, the 1862 models were able to use this smaller frame while still firing a .36 caliber projectile, making for a potent pocket-sized revolver in its day. Many of the 1862 models were carried by soldiers in the Civil War, on both sides. With fewer than 50,000 made between the two 1862 models, they are considerably more scarce than the 1849 Pocket models. This early example would be a nice addition to a Colt collection missing the 1862 Police....more

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Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket .36 Cal Percussion Cap Ball 4.5" Revolver 1863 Antique

Lot # 200 (Sale Order: 200 of 674)      

Make: Colt

Model: 1862 Pocket Police

Serial Number: 19330

Year of Manufacture: 1863 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)

Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball

Action Type: 5-Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt are each marked “19330”. The bottom of the wedge is marked “330”. The address in the flute of the cylinder is observable.

Barrel Length: 4 1/2", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical brass post (also called a “pin type”) threaded to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the front of the hammer, visible when cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered light nicks and scratches with thinning finish from handling. There are no cracks. Ther is a small loss near the toe. Based on the fit of the grip to the grip frame, we suspect that it is original to the gun. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass

Finish Originality: Remaining finish appears Original. Most of the steel surfaces show signs of aggressive cleaning

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is no notable erosion in the bore. The bore rate a 8/10 in this writer’s opinion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. The right of the barrel has some scattered remaining blue finish. There are some other scattered spots of remaining finish. Most surfaces have been cleaned or worn to white. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some scattered minor oxidation. The safety studs between the nipples on the rear of the cylinder range from intact to sheared. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The wedge screw is replaced.The markings range from clear to blurred. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel has no play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a wood display case. The interior of the case has compartments for the revolver as well as the included powder flask, a chamber ball/bullet mould, cap tin, a nipple wrench, screw driver and another compartment which currently has several lead balls. The tin’s cap is marked “COLT’S PT”. The inside of the case’s lid has a paper with instructions for loading and cleaning a Colt revolver.

Our Assessment: The Colt 1862 was produced in two variants, the 1862 Police and the 1862 Pocket Navy, between 1861 and 1873 with about 47,000 made between the two. The 1862 Police has a similar barrel profile to the full-size Model 1860, fluted cylinders and a frame about the same size as the 1849 Pocket. By rebating the cylinder, the 1862 models were able to use this smaller frame while still firing a .36 caliber projectile, making for a potent pocket-sized revolver in its day. Many of the 1862 models were carried by soldiers in the Civil War, on both sides. With fewer than 50,000 made between the two 1862 models, they are considerably more scarce than the 1849 Pocket models. This early example would be a outstanding addition to a Colt collection missing the 1862 Police, and will display well with its included case....more

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