GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
EXTRAORDINARY ACEVEDO ENGRAVED AND DECORATED MODEL 1861 COLT NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.COLT1861 NAVY2469036MODERN; IVORYCal. 36. Remarkable rendition by one of America's most talented 20th century engravers. This particular gun is a copy of the famous General Robert Anderson presentation revolvers which were orig made in 1863. This gun is a faithful facsimile made on a Colt 2nd Gen black powder revolver made in 1978 and as can be seen in photographs it is quite elaborate. Gun is in truly amazing condition retaining virtually all of its orig finish. Horatio Q. Acevedo (1924-2010) and his work is prominently shown on pgs 706-719 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two by R.L. Wilson. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining virtually all orig blue in case colors. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 50% thin, orig gold wash with wear and cosmetic bruising on grips straps. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Smooth elephant ivory grips are excellent, well fit. Mechanically fine with crisp, bright new bore. 50324-2 JS (8,000-12,000)