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3463
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$1,437.50
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BRACE OF U.S. MARTIALLY MARKED PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.1) SAVAGE NAVY PERC REVOLVER. SN 1115. Cal. 36. 7-1/8″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc walnut grips. Top of frame shows Savage address and patent marks in 3-lines in front of hammer. SN appears on right inside of grip frame. Bbl has a brass “newel post” front sight. Rear backstrap has tang sight. Cylinder shows brass plugs on forward periphery of the cylinder over each chamber. There are three holes plugged in the backstrap and a slot cut in the butt. CONDITION: Fair. Revolver metal has been cleaned overall. Top strap markings are clear. Dis-assembly was not possible to examine bore. Grips are undersized and show handling marks overall. Mechanics are jammed and need attention. 2) WHITNEY NAVY 2ND MDL 4TH TYPE. SN 18564. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl, full blue finish, 2-pc plain walnut grips. Bbl shows Whitney address on top flat. SN matches on bbl, rammer, cylinder and grips. Small inspector initials are present in various places on revolver. Frame has “5” and “R” inspector mark stamped on inside of right grip. Inspector cartouche appears on left grip. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl and frame shows an even grey/brown patina overall. Bbl address is lightly scrolled and only shows bottom line. Bore is dark with traces of rifling. Frame has small crack by trigger screw. Cylinder is a grey/brown patina with stains and some pitting. No cylinder scene is evident. Grips are very good with no missing pieces. Cartouche is light but legible. Mechanics are functional, full-cock notch is worn. An example of a Whitney revolver that saw service in the War Between the States. 52594-9, 52594-15 (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3463
Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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. |