October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Manufactured in 1866. 6" octagonal barrel with a post front sight and V notch sight on the lip of the hammer. Single line address on the top flat of the barrel. "ADDRESS COL. SAML. COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA". On the left side of the frame is "COLTS / PATENT". On the left side of the trigger guard is "31 CAL". It has the stagecoach cylinder scene on the 6-shot cylinder. The full serial number, 281099, was observed on the barrel assembly, frame trigger guard, and backstrap. Partial serial number, 1099, observed on the loading lever, wedge, arbor, and the side of the cylinder. Period engraved on the backstrap "W. F. & Co. SAN FRANCISCO." 1-piece wood grips. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. The remainder of the gun has turned to a pleasing gun metal gray patina. Most of the cylinder scene is visible. Dark bore with pitting in the lands and grooves. The grip shows some dings and dents from use.
Caliber/Bore
.31 Percussion