GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
CASED PAIR OF COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS. COLT 1860 ARMY 130565/131872 44 Cal. 44. Composite cased pair of Colt Army's both made in 1863; one US Martial and the other civilian. Both guns are standard configuration with 8" rnd bbls, 6-shot rebated cylinders with Ormsby rolled naval battle scene. Both guns retain some orig finish. Green velvet later lined after-market compartmentalized case retains loose bullets, two cap tins, 2-cavity Colt's patent bullet mold, nipple wrench, 2-pc cleaning rod and double-sided eagle and panoply of arms powder flask. CONDITION: Very good overall. SN 130565 is civilian gun. SN's all matching except wedge, which is "0632". Bbl retains 10-20% bright blue finish, especially in protected areas with balance a mottled grey/plum, well struck 1-line New York address. Cylinder has a matching grey patina, fairly sharp, though no finish. 60-70% of rolled naval scene with pitting above well struck patent line. Brass trigger guard has been cleaned with a light mustard patina, tiny traces of silver plate. Marked "44CAL" on left rear. Grips retain about 90% of their orig varnish with moderate edge wear and minor cosmetic blemishes. Mechanics are crisp with bright bore. SN 131872 is military issue with discernible inspectors cartouches appears all orig and matching. Bbl retains about 10% bright finish, mostly on bottom of bbl with balance a mottled plum/grey, crisp 1-line New York address, muzzle wear. Cylinder exhibits about 80-90% discernible cylinder scene, tiny traces of finish in rebated area with matching silver/grey patina with pitting. Frame, loading assembly pivot and hammer retain areas of muted case colors with balance silver/brown. Backstrap retains strong traces of blue in protected areas. Grips are well fit with hand worn patina and discernible inspector cartouches with moderate edge wear. Inspector mark is found on bottom of one stock and set of initials "JHC" are cut into other side. Mechanics are strong with well discerned rifling in bore. Casing has inset plaque in shape of an ordnance symbol of crossed cannon with central ball. Green velvet lining is stained and soiled. Two compartments have double wood covers with similar cut wood knobs. Accompanying nipple wrench and bullet mold, both with dark patina and pitting. One cap tin has reproduction Ely paper label; the other is embossed, retaining about half of it's orig varnish. Flask has reddish copper patina with good detail of panoply of arms and eagle. Brass top has dis-similar patina with bent spout. 52034-3 JS (17,500-20,000) CASE, W/ACCESS