GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
VERY FINE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL 1862 COLT POCKET NAVY REVOLVER, SN 550. COLT 1862 POCKET NAVY 550 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 very fine example that shows little use, retaining most of its orig finish with great aesthetics from muzzle to butt made in 1861 when these long barreled revolvers were popular among Civil War officers. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine overall. Gun retains 60-70% thinning bright blue on bbl and strong traces of blue on cylinder with 95% rolled stagecoach holdup scene with traces of blue in chambers. Strong traces of bright case colors are found on frame, hammer and loading arm pivot. Grips are well fit retaining most of their orig bright factory varnish with edge wear. Mechanically crisp with well defined rifled bore with scattered pitting. 52332-39 JS (2,000-3,000)