EXTREMELY RARE DANCE NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 91. There were about 350 Dance revolvers made in Anderson, Texas, during the Civil War. Of the 103 SNs known, 88 are Army’s and 14 are Navy’s. There are 2 variations of the Navy type, the earliest with recoil shields; there are 5 examples currently known. Of those standard models without recoil shields made like the Army’s there are 8 examples. SN 91 was the most recent addition to this list, being added in 2002. Other SNs of authentic navies without recoil shields known are 56, 63, 83, 93, 111, 135 and 146. Dance revolvers saw hard use and few survived with any original finish, such as this example. There are numerous fake Dance Navy revolvers, some date back over 50 years. This is a wonderful example with great matching color and aesthetics that you will very likely be unable to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Al White Estate; Pine Ridge, AR; Don & Kathlee Bryan Collection, 2002. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Matching SNs found on bbl, loading arm, cyl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, hammer and grips. Loading lever catch and wedge are un-numbered replacements. Arbor has a crudely braised repair just rear of wedge slot. No doubt the reason for high condition of this revolver was the broken arbor that was not repaired until 20th century (this repair should be re-done by a qualified antique arms restorer and this repair could be made indiscernible, only about 3/8″ of arbor is visible externally on these revolvers). Metal overall retains traces of blue and case colors in protected areas, overall metal is matching mottled gray/plum with scattered staining and pin prick pitting. There is light muzzle wear and German and the silver blade sight has been slightly trimmed. Cyl retains all 6 safety pins. SNs are all crisp and discernible with exception of light stamp on left side of bbl housing, however, bbl housing is deeply stamped again on bottom. Grips are also stamped twice, internally on each ear abutting frame. Grips are sound and well fit retaining traces of original varnish. Mechanically cyl binds and will not rotate due to old arbor repair. Bore exhibits crisp fine, well-discerned rifling. Even though this revolver has a repaired arbor and un-numbered catch and wedge, it is still finest example you will find ever to come to market. The accompanying Confederate Navy holster fits this revolver well, is overall very good to fine condition retaining much of its brown leather color, retains original finial and strangely enough is made from re-claimed leather possibly from a boot as has been seen used in other Confederate made holsters, about 1/2 stitching is loose in bottom of belt loop though still sturdy. 50122-8 JS (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2201

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2201	$115,000.00	EXTREMELY RARE DANCE NAVY REVOLVER. SN 91. There were about 350 Dance revolvers made in Anderson, Texas, during the Civil War. Of the 103 SNs known, 88 are Army’s and 14 are Navy’s. There are 2 variations of the Navy type, the earliest with recoil shields; there are 5 examples currently known. Of those standard models without recoil shields made like the Army’s there are 8 examples. SN 91 was the most recent addition to this list, being added in 2002. Other SNs of authentic navies without recoil shields known are 56, 63, 83, 93, 111, 135 and 146. Dance revolvers saw hard use and few survived with any original finish, such as this example. There are numerous fake Dance Navy revolvers, some date back over 50 years. This is a wonderful example with great matching color and aesthetics that you will very likely be unable to upgrade. PROVENANCE: Al White Estate; Pine Ridge, AR; Don & Kathlee Bryan Collection, 2002. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Matching SNs found on bbl, loading arm, cyl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, hammer and grips. Loading lever catch and wedge are un-numbered replacements. Arbor has a crudely braised repair just rear of wedge slot. No doubt the reason for high condition of this revolver was the broken arbor that was not repaired until 20th century (this repair should be re-done by a qualified antique arms restorer and this repair could be made indiscernible, only about 3/8″ of arbor is visible externally on these revolvers). Metal overall retains traces of blue and case colors in protected areas, overall metal is matching mottled gray/plum with scattered staining and pin prick pitting. There is light muzzle wear and German and the silver blade sight has been slightly trimmed. Cyl retains all 6 safety pins. SNs are all crisp and discernible with exception of light stamp on left side of bbl housing, however, bbl housing is deeply stamped again on bottom. Grips are also stamped twice, internally on each ear abutting frame. Grips are sound and well fit retaining traces of original varnish. Mechanically cyl binds and will not rotate due to old arbor repair. Bore exhibits crisp fine, well-discerned rifling. Even though this revolver has a repaired arbor and un-numbered catch and wedge, it is still finest example you will find ever to come to market. The accompanying Confederate Navy holster fits this revolver well, is overall very good to fine condition retaining much of its brown leather color, retains original finial and strangely enough is made from re-claimed leather possibly from a boot as has been seen used in other Confederate made holsters, about 1/2 stitching is loose in bottom of belt loop though still sturdy. 50122-8 JS (100,000-150,000) – Lot 2201 Click here to view provenance 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.

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EXTREMELY RARE DANCE NAVY REVOLVER.