GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL 1862 COLT POCKET NAVY REVOLVER, SN 697. COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY 697 36 Cal. 36. 6-1/2" oct bbl in standard configuration with 1-line address, 5-shot rebated cylinder, blue and case colored with 1-pc varnished walnut grips. This is a fine example that shows honest use, retaining orig finish with great aesthetics from muzzle to butt made in 1861 where these long barreled revolvers were popular among Civil War officers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall, all matching; complete and orig. Bbl retains strong traces of blue finish being overall a dark plum patina with staining and pitting. Cylinder has traces of blue in protected areas and most of the rolled stagecoach holdup scene is visible along with all 5 functional safety pins. Grips are well fit retaining 90% of their orig varnish. Frame and hammer have a dark smooth patina. Brass trigger guard and backstrap retain traces of silver plate with balance mustard patina. Action is sloppy with well defined pitted rifled bore. 52332-40 JS (2,000-3,000)