GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE CIVIL WAR ERA FACTORY ENGRAVED MANHATTAN POCKET NAVY REVOLVER. MANHATTAN POCKET 29652 36 Cal. 36. Standard configuration 6-1/2" oct bbl with 1-line Newark address, silver plated with scroll and punch dot engraving in style of Civil War Colts. 5-shot cylinder is engraved with 5 military panel scenes with floral engraving around frames. Varnished 1-pc walnut grips have rich color. This is a beautifully engraved Civil War Pocket Navy revolver rarely seen with contemporary engraving and all silver which presents as well as any engraved Civil War Colt. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fine overall, retaining about 95% orig nickel with balance smooth silver grey with tiny areas of pitting. All matching, well fit grips with tacking inside toes, both chipped, small dents and bruises retaining 95% bright piano-like varnish. Mechanically functional with bright crisp bore. 52438-12 JS (3,000-5,000)