GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
GROUP OF THREE COLT REVOLVER CASES.SN: NSN. 1) English oak casing for 6" Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver containing pair of Colt varnished grips and eagle flask. 2) Mahogany casing for 4" Model 1849 Pocket Model Revolver with 2-sided eagle with stars pistol flask, L-shaped gun tool and some loose balls. 3) Brass trimmed wood casing for pair of 7-1/2" Single Action Army Revolvers. SIZE: CONDITION: 1) Casing measures 12" x 5-1/2" x 2" and appears to be a typical English walnut case. Green velvet lining has wear and soiling. Two sided eagle flask retains about half its orig varnish. Orig Colt grips for Pocket Model retain about 95% of their orig varnish with edge wear. SN penciled in channel appears to read "291916". There is a 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" area sanded and repaired on top of box in lower right quadrant of lid which has been re-varnished in that section. 2) Refinished casing has shield shaped brass plaque on top of lid of unknown vintage. Velvet lining is heavily soiled and stained. Accompanying eagle flask is average with no finish and worn but functional. L-shaped Colt gun tool is pitted and refinished. 3) 12-1/4" x 8-1/4" x 2-1/2 case sound and solid. Purple velvet lining very good with wear in areas where guns rubbed. Casing is fitted for 14 45 Cal. rnds. One lidded compartment retains a functional key. Casing does not appear to be of Colt manufacture, but would display a pair of guns quite nicely. 49059-247 JS (2,000-3,000)