GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
CONFEDERATE, POSSIBLY LOUIS HAIMAN COPY OF COLT NAVY REVOLVER.UNKNOWN CONFEDERATENAVY1636Cal. 36. 13" overall, 7-7/16" oct-rnd bbl. Comparing the SN dies of this gun and three known complete Columbus Firearms revolvers and the one composite gun with makers marks, numbers on this gun are very similar. This gun was thought to be a product of Columbus, GA by Mr. Racker and he could be correct. SN "46" with oct bbl housing in the Hayes Otoupalik Collection is also unmarked but with an oct bbl, made by same maker as subject gun. We can not state that this indeed is a product of the Columbus Firearms Company, but it indeed closely emulates their product with lack of markings. Subject gun and SN "46" both originated in Georgia, further adding to the speculation. PROVENANCE: Unknown private collection; Don Bryan, Roanoake, VA, 1992; Outstanding estate collection of Confederate and historical arms of Morris Racker, 1992. CONDITION: Good to very good overall for a Confederate arm, with traces of finish found in protected areas. Gun appears orig with exception of possibly restored latch, one cone and possibly a couple of screws. SN "16" found on bbl, frame, trigger guard and cylinder. Wedge is SNd "8". Metal overall is a mottled dark grey patina with staining and pitting; brass has a medium mustard color. 51957-19 JS (8,000-12,000)