December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Manufactured in 1861 during the first year of production. Blued 6 - 1/2" octagon barrel with 1-line New York address, pin front sight, hammer notch rear, and 5-shot rebated percussion cylinder rolled with stagecoach holdup scene. Standard "36 CAL" marked brass grip straps and 1-piece smooth walnut grips. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Fine. Barrel retains significant portions of original blue, balance fading to patina. Other iron componnets have largely turned to brown patina. Cylinder scene is mostly legible. Grip straps display a pleasing mellowing patina. Grips are especially fine with some impressions and light wear at the base. Matching numbers observed throughout.
Caliber/Bore
.36 Percussion