CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL “7” 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL “7” 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 11910. Blue finish with 1-pc walnut grip, 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight & 5-shot cyl with cyl pin retaining screw in side. Back strap is inscribed in period script, “A.A. Patton” and in block letters that appear to be stamped, “FROM C.H. COLT” and again in fine script, “Christmas, 1870.” Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a dbl-sided eagle flask, a bullet mold, which is missing & an “L” shaped screwdriver. There is a tin of Eley caps in right rear corner. This appears to be a presentation from Caldwell Colt, Samuel Colt’s son. No indication of who A.A. Patton was. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue virtually all on left side with right side a very light patina. Rammer handle retains most of its bright orig case colors. Cyl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina & it retains about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains 97-98% glossy bright orig factory blue with minor edge wear & a small nick or two. Grip is sound, also with a minor nick or two and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has crack in top & bottom with re-glued joints and moderate to heavy fading in lining. Bottom inside shows substantial wear from revolver & accessories. A little research is required to determine relationship of Patton to Caldwell Colt. 4-59015 JR37 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	776	$5,750.00	CASED PRESENTATION COLT MODEL “7” 1855 SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 11910. Blue finish with 1-pc walnut grip, 3-1/2″ stepped rnd bbl, brass pin front sight & 5-shot cyl with cyl pin retaining screw in side. Back strap is inscribed in period script, “A.A. Patton” and in block letters that appear to be stamped, “FROM C.H. COLT” and again in fine script, “Christmas, 1870.” Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined Colt casing compartmented in bottom for revolver, a dbl-sided eagle flask, a bullet mold, which is missing & an “L” shaped screwdriver. There is a tin of Eley caps in right rear corner. This appears to be a presentation from Caldwell Colt, Samuel Colt’s son. No indication of who A.A. Patton was. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 60% glossy orig blue virtually all on left side with right side a very light patina. Rammer handle retains most of its bright orig case colors. Cyl retains 60-70% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina & it retains about 98% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame retains 97-98% glossy bright orig factory blue with minor edge wear & a small nick or two. Grip is sound, also with a minor nick or two and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case has crack in top & bottom with re-glued joints and moderate to heavy fading in lining. Bottom inside shows substantial wear from revolver & accessories. A little research is required to determine relationship of Patton to Caldwell Colt. 4-59015 JR37 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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