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1289
$2,300.00

LOT OF 2 COLT CARTRIDGE CONVERSION REVOLVERS.

SN 128E/330. 1) Cal. 38 RF. 4 1/2″ bbl. Silver finish. Engraved with 1-pc ivory grip. Engraving is of the factory style with full coverage on frame and scroll to muzzle of bbl. Hammer is engraved in a scroll style. 1-pc ivory grip was not removed but fit very well. No. is not visible on bbl but matches on frame, trigger guard, arbor, and backstrap. Cylinder is unnumbered. 2) Cal. 38 RF. 5 1/4″ bbl. nickel finish. 1-pc wood grip. Markings standard for this model SN matches on bbl, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. There is a “1” and a letter which appears to be an “N” stamped under the SN on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. Cylinder is unnumbered. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Very good as refinished. The revolver has been lightly polished overall and totally silver-plated. Engraving remains sharp on frame but is washed out on bbl. Bbl address is barely legible. Other markings are clear. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips are very good with a couple of small chips on forward edge of left side. 2) Poor to good. Revolver retains 20% nickel finish overall with balance a dark brown patina. Bbl has been cut to its present length. Bbl address is legible. Colt’s patent mark on side of frame is legible as is cal. mark on trigger mark. Other numbers are clear. Grips are poor with missing pieces, burn marks and numerous dents and mars. A nice pair of colorful Colt conversions that definitely saw hard service in the Old West. 50019-150 TEP IVORY (1,000-2,000) – Lot 1289

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016
Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.