October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Gun is brass and steel construction in precise scale with ten 12-1/2" barrels with brass housing, rails and trunnions. It is set up for the Broadwell drum and is accompanied by one 220 round complete drum. Mounted on a miniature scale walnut field carriage with square axle and tapered trail with correct elevation and traversing screws and all brass furniture. Wheels are 18" diameter with concave construction as in the originals. Top of the housing has a replica miniature Colt plaque. Features are complete to include the scale model folding seat on the top of the trail. SIZE: Height - 21"; Length - 36". Visible serial numbers match. CONDITION: Fair and not functioning at present time. All numbers matching. Exterior has remnants of brass polish and several frozen parts due to oxidation. Handle spins freely and does not actuate barrel cluster or fire gun. Small retaining chains are broken or missing from trunnion clasp and bolt gate. Small brass strap from axle is separated from carriage but could be resoldered. Signed and dated on bottom by Furr with serial number 79 and 1980 date. TDW