AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
CIVIL WAR ERA COLT BREVETE NAVY REVOLVER AND BULLET MOLD. This gun is a Leige, Belgium made copy of a Colt model 1851 Navy Revolver in fine condition with a beautiful etched cylinder depicting a hunt with mounted hunter and dogs trailing a fox. Barrel is marked "COLT BREVETE" on top flat. Leige proof is found on cylinder and face of cylinder has the Leige makers mark. Matching serial number 6722 is found on barrel, frame and trigger guard. Gun was not taken apart to check for other markings as it appears original throughout. Stocks fit well with a high varnish finish and butt strap is stamped "NC" of unknown meaning. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Gun is fine overall retaining blue finish to barrel which much has turned to plum. Backstrap and trigger guard retain much of their silver plating, as does silver plated cylinder with a fairly crisp, well defined hunting scene. There is some bubbling to silver finish. Varnish is 95% intact with edge wear. Gun appears original and authentic though missing barrel latch and wedge screw appears replaced. Accompanying bullet mold is grey with numerous small dings and dents. It is a true copy of the standard two cavity Colt mold, though unmarked. 49055-172 (1,800-2,200) JS0