October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2018
Manufactured 1861 to 1864. This is referred to as the Model 1855 side hammer Pocket Model 5A. 5,600 manufactured with New York barrel address. Featured five shot, fluted percussion cylinder, spur trigger, full factory nickel finish wit ivory grips. Barrel is stamped "ADDRESS COL. COLT NEW YORK USA". The Model 5A was only offered with a 4-1/2" barrel and the round loading lever with Navy latch, as detailed on page 154 in "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson. Housed in a period oak case with ivory handle push dagger with sheath, Colt eagle powder flask, Eley Bros. cap tin, seven bone dice, ivory spinner, a pack of Great Mogul playing cards, an all steel Colt stamped two cavity bullet mold and some lead balls. CONDITION: Gun retains approximately 75-80% original factory nickel blending with soft chocolate patina and light age freckling. Grips are near mint. Revolver indexes and locks up like new. Rifling is well-defined with light abrasion. Dagger blade is pitted with no maker mark. Extremely fine set with scarce nickel Colt.
Accessories
Case, Push Dagger, Pistol Accessories, Gaambling Equipment
Caliber/Bore
.31 Percussion