GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
LOT OF FOUR COLT NEW LINE 41 CALIBER REVOLVERS.COLTNEW LINE322041IVORYCal. 41 RF. 1st Model with 2-1/4" bbl with Hartford address and semi-circular front sight. Etched panel cal marking. 5 shot short flute cyl. Bbl, cyl and frame have open floral scroll engraving with punch dot background. Full nickel finish. Orig 2-pc "certifiable antique elephant ivory" birdshead grips that are numbered to gun. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. 50% nickel with scattered pitting and illegible etched panel marking. Grips show light wear. Good mechanics. Dark bore. 50582-34 DS (2,250-2,750)
COLT NEW LINE 8703 41 CF Cal. 41 CF. 2nd Model with 2-1/4" bbl having Hartford address, semi-circular front sight and British proof marks. Etched panel cal marking. 5 shot long flute cyl. Full nickel finish. Left side of frame has 41 center fire cal marking. 2-pc rosewood birdshead grips. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Retains over 90% nickel finish with sharp clear etched panel marking. Grips show moderate wear. Crisp mechanics. Good bore. 50582-42 DS (750-1,250)
COLT NEW LINE 4529 41 CF Cal. 41 CF. 2nd Model with 2-1/4" bbl having Hartford address, semi-circular front sight and etched panel cal marking. 5 shot long flute cyl. Left side of frame has 41 center fire caliber marking. Full nickel finish. 2-pc rosewood birdshead grips. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. 80% nickel finish with flaking mostly on cyl. Grips show moderate wear. Good mechanics. Dark bore with light pitting. 50582-85 DS (500-800)
COLT NEW LINE 979 41 RF Cal. 41 RF. 1st Model with 2-1/4" bbl having Hartford address and semi-circular front sight. 5 shot short flute cyl. Blued bbl and cyl with case colored frame. 2-pc rosewood birdshead grips. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and cyl retain small amount of fading blue blending with gray patina. Action shows 20% faded case colors in protected areas. Grips show moderate wear with chipped finish. Good mechanics. Bore has good rifling with small spots of pitting. 50582-38 DS (500-800)