GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE ENGRAVED SILVER FINISH MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. COLT 1862 156891 36 CAL IVORY Cal. 36. Silver finish with 4-1/2" rnd bbl, pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked "COLTS PATENT". Cyl is half fluted and rebated with 5-chambers. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding period 1-pc ivory grip with raised carved flying eagle that appears to be orig to this revolver on the right side. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage, flowing foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background on the frame which extend over about two-thirds of the bbl and each side of the muzzle. Rammer pivot is engraved to match with leaf and vine patterns on each side of the rammer handle. Wedge is also engraved. Top of the backstrap is engraved with Mr. Young''s typical fan pattern with spiderweb patterns on each side of the shoulder. Backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard are engraved to match the frame. Cyl is also engraved with matching patterns over each chamber with a dash & dot border at the transition. All the SNs on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small "IE", which signifies to the plant workers to provide extra polish for engraving and ivory grip. Over 28,000 of these revolvers were produced 1861-1873 with this revolver manufactured in about 1863. A revolver of this quality, of engraving and the elaborate grip was undoubtedly the property of someone of substantial means or presented for an act of valor. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except "certifiable antique elephant ivory" grip which is unnumbered, but appears to be orig to this revolver. Overall retains about 90-92% strong orig silver with some pimpling in the gullets on the bbl lug and a couple small spots on the bbl, otherwise silver is strong and clean. Grip has a chipped left toe, a chip at the top left at the frame, another small chip by the backstrap with several natural age lines and overall shows a beautiful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 49973-206 JR32 (5,500-7,500)