GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EXCELLENT 5-1/2″ COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT MODEL 1862 NAVY 13051 36 Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2" oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped “36 CAL”. The silver plated brass trigger guard & back strap contain a fine varnished 1-pc walnut grip. Smooth cylinder is usual 5-shots with rebated diameter and has the stagecoach holdup scene roll marking with only 1 safety pin retained, others are smashed flat. There were approximately 19,000 of these fine revolvers produced 1861 to 1873. This particular gun was made at the height of the Civil War in 1862 and it is amazing but this specimen escaped hard war service and survived in such fine condition, retaining much of its orig finish and aesthetics. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All matching, though not disassembled to check for SN on grips as they appear orig and fit perfectly. Bbl address has several letters weakly stamped in "AMERICA" as can be seen in photos and retains about 90% glossy bright factory blue with reductions mostly near muzzle and couple areas on left side; small dents and nicks around wedge slot. Frame, hammer, and loading assembly retain much of their bright case color. Cylinder retains about 20% glossy orig blue, especially in protected areas. There is a light cylinder drag line present. Virtually all of its stagecoach holdup scene roll marking is visible. Trigger guard retains about 40% of its original silver plating with remainder yellow patina. Trigger guard retains traces of silver with remainder matching yellow patina. Grip is sound, well-fit, crisp with only a couple of minor light scratches in finish and retains virtually all of its bright orig factory varnish, light edge wear. Mechanics are crisp, well defined rifling in shiny bore. 49059-70 JS (5,000-8,000)