GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
LOT OF 2 POCKET MODEL ENGRAVED PERCUSSION REVOLVERS: COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET AND 1ST MODEL MANHATTAN POCKET. COLT, MANHATTAN 1849, 1ST MODEL 69457, 296 31 CAL, 31 CAL IVORY 1) Cal. 31. 4" bbl. Blue and case colored finish. 1-pc smooth "certifiable antique elephant ivory" grip. Markings standard for this model. Engraving is of factory style. Hammer is plain. SN matches on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and arbor. Grips were not removed. Wedge is no. 38586. The initials "WG" are scratched into right side of grip on butt. 2) Cal. 31. 4" bbl. Blue and case colored finish. Engraved with 2-pc burl walnut grips. No. matches on bbl, lever, wedge, cylinder, and frame. Engraving is of factory pattern. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Good. Revolver is a gray-brown patina overall with some traces of silver remaining on trigger guard and backstrap. Markings are clear and readable. Engraving is worn on frame and bbl and fairly sharp on backstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder scene is only partially visible. Action needs repair. Grip is good with no missing pcs and a nice mellow patina. 2) Good. Revolver is silver-gray patina overall with clear markings and sharp engraving. No scene is evident on cylinder. Action needs repair. Grips are very good with no missing pcs. A nice pair of early engraved pocket revolvers. 50019-147 TEP (1,500-2,250)
MANHATTAN 1ST MODEL 296 31 CAL