VERY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION 1ST MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 613. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. There are few known 1st model engraved Navies and this is an honest, complete, and original example. Herbert House in his fine text Colt Factory Engravers of the 19th Century shows nearly identical early scroll engraving attributed to Joseph Delany, who worked at Colt 1850-1852. This particular gun was made in 1850. Presentation engraved inside trigger guard “J.N.F. to E.A.R.” PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Gun appears original and matching, with all parts normally SN’d 613 with punch dots below or above numbers denoting the factory engraving. Hammer screw has been restored. Gun retains traces of finish in protected areas, engraving and other markings all fairly crisp and discernible, though bbl address a little light as can be seen in photos. Cyl has a majority of its rolled cyl scene with one large dent just above SN. Grips are sound, well fit, retaining about 60% of their original factory varnish. Engraved brass backstrap and trigger guard retain about 20% of their silver plate, especially in protected areas. Slight muzzle wear, reduces engraving in crowning. Mechanically fine with crisp rifled bore. 52332-37 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3126

EXTREMELY RARE FIRST MODEL COLT 1851 SQUARE BACK NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SN 28.

SN 28. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Standard configuration with rarely seen wedge over screw and notched arbor. This is an honest example of a very early first model Colt Navy with great collection history and possibly lowest SN noted. PROVENANCE: Jack Dutton collection; Pictured and described “Texas Gun Collector Bulletin”, February 1955; Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall, iron is mottled gray with staining and pitting, brass backstrap and trigger guard retain about 30-40% silver overall, cyl has traces of cyl scene with a lighter plum/gray patina with pitting. One line New York bbl address discernible. Gun appears original and matching with SN’s found on loading arm, bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and arbor. No discernible number found on cyl or wedge. Gun not further disassembled, grips are well fit and correct thin profile. Hand worn patina, chip at left inside toe. Mechanically functional with well defined rifling in bore. 52332-33 JS (3,500-5,500) – Lot 3127

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RARE 1ST MODEL COLT 1851 SQUAREBACK NAVY REVOLVER WITH WEDGE ABOVE SCREW, SN 280.

SN 280. Cal 36. Rarely offered though Mr. Roughton had several of these in standard configuration in his collection. These guns were all made in 1850 with a notched arbor (cylinder pin) with wedge above screw. These guns are found in the SN range up to about 1200, but with many overlaps of standard 2nd Models and only about 700 1st Models at most were thought to have been made. These guns indeed saw hard service and complete orig examples are difficult to find. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. All matching, no SN on grips, wedge and arbor which has old braised repair to notched area where SN would have been found. Metal overall is plum/brown with tiny traces of finish in protected areas. Cylinder retains 60-70% of Ormsby rolled naval scene and all 6 safety pins are intact. Grips appear orig though un-numbered, well fit with traces of varnish, hand worn patina and moderate edge wear. Mechanically fine with crisp well discerned bore. 52332-35 JS (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3128

RARE FIRST MODEL COLT MODEL 1851 SQUARE BACK PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 1084. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ oct bbl with one line New York address with dashes. This is among the highest SN first model Navies noted with notched arbor (cyl pin). Gun appears “as found” all matching, complete and functional. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal is overall brown with pitting. SN’s found on all majors parts including wedge and grip are matching. Markings all crisp and discernible. Cyl retains about half of the Ormsby rolled Navy scene with though dark and pitted. Brass trigger guard and backstrap have a mottled mustard patina. Grips are sound, solid, and well fit, moderate edge wear, hand worn patina, retaining traces of varnish, small chip inside left toe. Mechanically sound with well defined rifled bore. 52332-34 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3129

EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SECOND MODEL 1851 SQUAREBACK NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 3546. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address manufactured in 1851. There are very few early factory engraved squareback Navy’s known and this is a good orig example. Gun appears orig and matching. Interesting patriotic shields are engraved on backstrap and trigger guard. Hammer has a long dished indent terminating in rear sight. Front sight is also unusual and appears contemporary being a German silver blade mounted on a dovetailed inset bar with engraved decoration at muzzle. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is has old cleaning and is grey/brown overall with engraving weak on bbl housing with pitting. Address is still fairly crisp and discernible as are matching SNs and other engraved panels. Cylinder scene is about 40% discernible. All SNs match with exception of wedge which is close at “3277”. Backstrap and trigger guard retain 60-70% orig silver plate. Dark burl grips are well fit with chip at left rear toe. Mechanically fine with crisp bright bore. 52332-38 JS (3,500-4,000) – Lot 3130

EARLY COLT 2ND MODEL 1851 SQUAREBACK NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER, SN 925.

SN 925. Cal. 36. This is an honest all matching and orig example of a very early 2nd Model made in 1850 in 1st Model range. Gun is in standard configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address, squareback trigger guard and varnished 1-pc walnut grips. PROVENANCE: Col. Kenneth P. Brown Collection; The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good overall. Gun appears complete and orig with overall dark grey patina with traces of finish in protected areas. Matching SNs are found on every part normally numbered, including wedge and penciled inside grip channel. Well fit grips retain 85% orig varnish. Trigger guard retains about half of its orig silver. Cylinder is a bit battered with pitting, but still shows about half of its rolled Ormsby Navy battle scene. Several of the screws show significant wear. Mechanically functional with crisp discernible rifling in pitted bore. 52332-36 JS (3,500-4,500) – Lot 3131

FINE COLT 2ND MODEL SQUAREBACK 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 4502. Cal. 36. Standard Configuration of early squareback Navy manufactured in 1851, 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bbl retains about 10% orig bright blue finish, especially in protected areas. Metal is grey overall with staining and light pitting. Frame is lighter grey with balance towards silver/grey. Gun appears orig with matching SNs found on all parts other than un-serialized wedge. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about 10% silver plate, well fit grips retain about 75% orig varnish with small chips at inside toes. Rolled Ormsby naval battle scene is about 80% discernible with light pitting. Mechanically functional with crisp well defined bore. 52477-3 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3132

SCARCE COLT 2ND MODEL SQUARE BACK MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 2196. Cal. 36. This gun was made in first year of production, 1850 in standard configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York City address. Gun has seen hard use with restoration. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good overall as restored. Matching SNs are found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder and loading arm. Wedge and arbor are both replacements as are grips and several screws. Metal is grey and cleaned overall with partially discerned cylinder scene, bbl address is discernible as are SNs, though bbl number is weak and possibly touched up. Mechanically functional with discernible rifling in pitted bore. 52438-11 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3133

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Please Note: The serial number is actually 8892, not 3388.

EARLY COLT 3RD MODEL 1851 PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 3388. Cal. 36. Standard configuration made in 1851 with 1-line New York address, 7-1/2″ oct bbl with rolled Ormsby naval battle scene. This is an honest “as found” gun, all matching with pleasant dark patina. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Metal is a mottled brown with staining and pitting overall. Good markings. Cylinder scene 70% discernible. Brass backstrap and trigger guard retain about half of their orig silver finish. Grips are weathered with chipped toes and slightly undersized fit, not removed to check for matching SN, though all metal parts have matching numbers including loading arm and wedge. Mechanically functional with crisp rifled bore. 52438-21 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3134

3RD MODEL 1851 COLT NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 36425. Cal. 36. Standard configuration with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address, made in 1854. Gun appears all orig, complete and matching, other than reproduction wedge. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Markings all easily discerned. Cylinder retains about half it’s rolled Ormsby naval battle scene with all 6 functional safety pins. Gun is cleaned overall to a fairly smooth light grey/brown patina, with sharp edges. Grips are refinished, well fit. Traces of silver are found on brass trigger guard and backstrap. Mechanically functional with well discerned rifling. 52438-10 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3135

EARLY CIVIL WAR MODEL 1851 HARTFORD COLT NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 98086. Cal. 36. Many Hartford Colts in this serial range made early in 1861 were shipped South and this is an honest, orig complete example. Gun is in standard configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line Hartford address and Ormsby Navy battle scene rolled cylinder. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears all orig and matching. All SNs match including wedge, stocks are well fit though not numbered retaining traces of orig varnish. Metal shows old cleaning and is overall a grey patina. Cylinder has partially discernible scene with numerous small dents and old areas of cleaning and pitting. Backstrap and trigger guard retain about half of their orig silver plate. Mechanically functional with crisp well defined bore. 52594-13 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3136

COLT HARTFORD NAVY REVOLVER WITH PERIOD INSCRIPTION.

SN 80797. Cal. 36. This gun made in 1857 is in the martial range with sub-inspector marks found on most metal parts, but no discernible inspector cartouches. Gun appears all matching with SNs found on all parts normally numbered including wedge and grips. Inscribed on backstrap in contemporary script “G. EDMOND”. Purchased by Mr. Donaldson in Texas in the 1980s. There is only one “G. Edmond” listed in our Civil War database and that was Gilbert Edmond, 4th NYHA, Saratoga, NY. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Overall cleaned and bright. Markings all fairly clear with well fit 1-pc walnut grips with bright waxy finish. Brass has tiny traces of silver with medium mustard patina. Cylinder scene is about 90% visible with crisp mechanics and crisp rifled bore. 52438-18 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3137

EARLY CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.

SN 105351. Cal. 36. This is an honest example of an 1861 produced Navy in the standard configuration 7-1/2″ oct bbl with 1-line New York address, Ormsby rolled Naval battle scene and well patinaed smooth ivory grips. Accompanied by Mr. Ballard’s hand drawn display card. PROVENANCE: Doug Jones Collection, Tuscaloosa, AL; Lifetime collection of Roger Ballard, 2000. CONDITION: Very good overall as cleaned. Gun has smooth grey patina with traces of finish in protected areas. Markings all crisp and discernible. Gun appears orig with exception of trigger guard screw, all matching SNs except grips which are un-numbered but are well fit and correct Colt style with ivory block construction. Backstrap has pair of initials “WH”. Mechanically fine with crisp bore. 52703-14 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 3138

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COLT LONDON NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 41878. Cal. 36. Standard configuration London Navy made in 1856 with 1-line London address. CONDITION: Good overall. Metal is grey/brown. All matching with exception of wedge which is numbered “8158”. Loading assembly appears re-numbered. Hammer and wedge screws are restored. Grips retain about 30% orig varnish. Mechanically functional with discernible rifled bore. 52494-1 JS (1,250-1,750) – Lot 3139

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF FOUR COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 1849 POCKET. SN 73681. Cal. 31. 6″ bbl, full blue finish, brass trigger guard and backstrap, 1-pc walnut grip. Bbl shows correct 2-line Colt address. SN matches on bbl, frame, trigger guard. SN “207125” is marked on backstrap. Cylinder shows SN “07125”. Arbor is not marked. Wedge is not marked. Grips were not removed. Left forward part of frame is stamped “COLT’S PATENT”. CONDITION: Very good as totally refinished. Bbl retains 30-40% of the re-blued finish. Bbl address is legible. Bore is dark with traces of rifling. Frame retains 60% plus re-blued finish. Patent mark is partially washed out. Grip straps have been cleaned to a mustard yellow patina. Cylinder shows no cylinder scene with remnants of SN evident. Cylinder is a deep plum patina. Grip is very good and shows considerable varnish finish. Mechanics are functional. An example of an early 1849 Pocket Colt with a 6″ bbl that was re-built using parts from another gun during its period of use. 2) COLT 2ND/3RD DRAGOON. SN 8729. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc walnut grip. Revolver has been heavily polished overall which has removed most of the orig markings, except the SN on frame and cylinder are visible. No other visible markings. Revolver has a deep blue/grey patina overall with evidence of heavy pitting. Frame shows heavy pitting. Trigger guard has been filed, backstrap also has been heavily cleaned. Trigger and grips are replacement. Hammer, trigger and bolt screws are replacements. CONDITION: Poor. Revolver shows heavy use and cleaning overall. Wedge is frozen in place. Bore could not be examined. Mechanics need attention. This revolver obviously saw very hard service and needed to be completely overhauled and rebuilt at some point using whatever parts were available at the time. 3) COLT 1851 NAVY. SN 206640. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl, blue and case color finish, 1-pc walnut grip. Bbl shows 1-line Colt New York address rolled on top. Front sight is of the blade type mounted in a mortise. SNs match on frame, bbl lug, trigger guard and backstrap. Last 4-digits of SN appear on cylinder and arbor. Wedge is a replacement and not numbered. Grip was not removed. Frame shows Colt’s Patent mark on forward left side. “W. E. GINN” is scratched on butt of backstrap. CONDITION: Fair to good. Bbl is a deep plum/blue patina overall with evidence of touch-up. Bbl address is slightly washed out. SNs are sharp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Frame is a cleaned silver finish overall. There is a welded repair above hammer screw. Trigger guard and backstrap have been cleaned to a bright finish. Cal. mark has been partially washed out. Cylinder is grey/brown with no cylinder scene visible and numerous dents overall. SN is legible. Grip is good, fit well and show numerous scratches and dents and what appears to be a burn mark on the lower left side. Mechanics are functional. An example of a late Colt Navy that obviously saw service on the frontier and can be identified to a certain individual. 4) COLT 1862 POLICE. SN 1381. Cal. 36. Standard configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl with 1-line Hartford address. This gun was made in the first year of the Civil War in 1861 and this model was popular with officers, especially in longer bbls. CONDITION: Very good overall as refinished, retaining about 30% of its refinished color. Gun has been heavily cleaned prior to refinish which has made markings weak in areas. Well fit stocks still retain about 80% orig varnish with heavy edge wear. Mechanics need attention with well defined rifled bore. 52594-11, 52594-12, 52594-23, 52594-29 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3140

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 5 COLT 2ND GEN BLACK BOX PERCUSSION DRAGOON REVOLVERS.

1) COLT WALKER. SN 2417. Cal. 44. 9″ bbl. Walker Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 2) COLT 1ST DRAGOON. SN 32032. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 1st Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 3) COLT 2ND DRAGOON. SN 28062. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 2nd Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine. Has very minor handling marks, slight drag line around cyl, discoloration on right side of bbl toward muzzle, minor dings in muzzle. Grips have extremely light handling marks. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 4) COLT 3RD DRAGOON. SN 27931. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 3rd Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Extremely light drag line on cyl. Minor corrosion to front sight. Extremely light handling marks. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 5) COLT BABY DRAGOON. SN 16353. Cal. 31. 4″ bbl. Baby Dragoon Model. Blue and case color. Silver plated grip straps and trigger guard. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Very minor handling marks. Extremely small spot of very minor pitting above bbl wedge on right side of bbl. Slight marks on cyl.Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. Missing top piece of foam. 52332-146, 52332-148, 52332-149, 52332-151, 52332-166 GER (2,250-2,750) – Lot 3141

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 5 COLT 2ND GEN BLACK BOX PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 1860. SN 201584. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. 1860 Army Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 2) COLT 1ST DRAGOON. SN 26684. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 1st Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine with exceptionally light handling marks. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 3) COLT 3RD DRAGOON. SN 29666. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 3rd Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. Factory hang tag on trigger guard. Comes with Colt black powder shooter pin. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 4) COLT 2ND DRAGOON. SN 28655. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 2nd Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. Comes with Colt black powder shooter pin. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 5) COLT BABY DRAGOON. SN 16071. Cal. 31. 4″ bbl. Model Baby Dragoon. Blue and case color. Silver plated trigger guard and back strap. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Extremely light handling marks and drag line around cyl. Silver plating is tarnished. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 52332-147, 52332-150, 52332-152, 52332-156, 52332-175 GER (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3142

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF FOUR STAINLESS STEEL COLT SECOND GEN BLACK BOX PERCUSSION REVOLVERS, TWO 1860, TWO 1851.

1) COLT 1860. SN 211945S. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. Standard markings. Stainless steel. In factory matching box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine showing slightest handling marks, very minor drag line on cyl. Grips are perfect. Excellent bore. Fine mechanical function. 2) COLT 1851. SN 25235S. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl. Stainless steel. Standard markings. Orig hang tag on trigger guard. Orig box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears unfired. In box. 3) COLT 1860. SN 212017S. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. Stainless steel. Standard markings. Orig hang tag on trigger guard. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 4) COLT 1851. SN 29611S. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl. Stainless steel. Standard markings. Orig hang tag on trigger guard. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 52332-153, 52332-171, 52332-172, 52332-173 GER (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3143

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 5 COLT 2ND GEN BLACK BOX PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 1860. SN 210947. Cal. 44. 9″ bbl. 1860 fluted Army Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with a few very light spots of discoloration. Very minor handling marks. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 2) COLT 1860 ARMY. SN 204583. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. 1860 Army Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine with light handling marks. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 3) COLT 1861. SN 42023. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl. 1861 Navy Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Some extremely light handling marks on finish. Wood grips have scratches and dings in varnish. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 4) COLT 1862. SN 49185. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl. 1862 Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with surface rust on right side of bbl and lever catch. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases. Model part of end label is missing, cal. changed. Orig matching SN on label. 5) COLT 1862. SN 48167. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl. 1862 pocket Navy Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with some small areas of rust. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 52332-154, 52332-155, 52332-160, 52332-165, 52332-174 GER (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3144

COLLECTOR’S LOT OF 5 COLT 2ND GEN BLACK BOX PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 2ND DRAGOON. SN 28358. Cal. 44. 7-1/2″ bbl. 2nd Model Dragoon. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine with very minor handling marks. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 2) COLT 1851. SN 25439. Cal. 36. 7-1/2″ bbl. 1851 Navy square back Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 3) COLT 1860. SN 201364. Cal. 44. 5-1/2″ bbl. 1860 Army Model, special edition 1 of 500 Butterfield Overland Despatch. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. Accompanied by proper special scene spare cyl, numbered to gun. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 4) COLT 1860. SN 207798. Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. 1860 fluted Army Model. Blue and case color. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 5) COLT 1862. SN 48590. Cal. 36. 5-1/2″ bbl. 1862 pocket Navy Model. Blue and case color. Silver plated grip straps and trigger guard. Standard markings. Orig factory black box. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unfired. Box has scuff marks, creases, clear end label. 52332-157, 52332-158, 52332-159, 52332-161, 52332-167 GER (2,000-2,500) – Lot 3145

COLT RE-ISSUE REVOLVER COLLECTOR’S ASSORTMENT.

1) COLT 3RD DRAGOON. SN 20909. Cal. 44. Very early production “C” series revolver and Colt Custom shop foam lined molded case. 7-1/2″ rnd bbl with oct shank. 6-shot roll engraved cyl. Colt royal blue and case colored finish with brass back strap and rounded trigger guard. 1-pc walnut grip. All visible SN’s match. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine. Over 95% orig finish. Frame and grip straps show small dents and scratches. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore. 2) COLT 1860. SN 0537US/US0537. Cal. 44. 8″ bbls. Matching set of 2nd gen pistols in orig wood case. Comes with matching shoulder stock, powder flask, empty cap tin, tool, keys and bullet mold. Lid of case is marked “UNITED STATES CAVALRY/1777 1977/COMMEMORATIVE”. This commemorative set was produced in 1977 to honor the 200th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Cavalry. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Both guns are in extremely fine condition with light handling marks. These guns do not appear to have been fired. Shoulder stock has slight dings. Wood case has light handling marks. 3) COLT 1851. SN 24949. Cal. 36. Spectacular 2nd Generation 3rd Model Navy stocked & finished by Frank Klay of Rockland, Mass. This is one of 150 cased sets that he produced in the early 1990s on special order only. This revolver is blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line address with “COLTS PATENT” on left side of the frame. The silver plated brass trigger guard & backstrap contain a spectacular flame grain, varnished, 1-pc walnut grip. These revolvers were all finished by former Colt Master Engraver and restoration specialist, Dan Cullity, for Mr. Klay. Accompanied by its orig 1-pc, wood grain, Styrofoam lined cardboard box that is missing its end flap. Also accompanied by its orig Colt-style, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in orig style configuration in the bottom for the revolver, an outstanding reproduction dbl-sided eagle & stars flask with angle spout, a brass 2-cavity “COLTS PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a reproduction lacquered Eley Bros. cap tin with caps. Also in the case are cast lead bullets & balls and the orig functioning key. And finally accompanied by a large envelope of orig pamphlets, brochures & letters, one of which is the orig invoice dated 19 Nov. ’96 for the revolver & case with an extra charge for special wood. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all visible numbers matching, new & unfired. Blue & case colors are in orig Colt style with bright blue and brilliant colors. Mechanics are crisp, bore is as new. Case is exceptional also and retains virtually all of its orig varnish with bright, clean orig lining; accessories are also equally new. 52332-180, 52332-188, 52332-192 (1,750-2,750) – Lot 3146

THREE COLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1851 NAVY SECOND GENERATION REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 1851 NAVY. SN 23014. Cal. 36. F series revolver only 3950 manufactured 1980-1981. 4-1/2″ oct bbl. 6-shot roll engraved cylinder. Blue finish with case colored frame and loading lever. Brass square back trigger guard and back strap. 1-pc walnut grip. SN’s on frame, bbl, cylinder, grip straps and loading lever match. Wood grained box with foam inserts and instruction papers. Box has hand marked SN on flap. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears unused. Over 99% wood and metal finish. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore. Box has taped small tears by end flaps. 2) COLT 1851 NAVY. SN 24610. Cal. 36. F series revolver only 3950 manufactured 1980-1981. 4-1/2″ oct bbl. 6-shot roll engraved cylinder. Blue finish with case colored frame and loading lever. Brass square back trigger guard and back strap. 1-pc walnut grip. SN’s on frame, bbl, cylinder, grip straps and loading lever match. Wood grained box with foam inserts and warranty papers. Box is torn and missing one flap. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine. Over 98% blue and case colored finish. Brass pieces have storage related tarnish. Very good grips. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore. 3) COLT 1851. SN 22199. Cal. 36. F series revolver only 3950 manufactured 1980-1981. 4-1/2″ oct bbl. 6-shot roll engraved cylinder. Blue finish with case colored frame and loading lever. Silver finished brass square back trigger guard and back strap. 1-pc walnut grip. SN’s on frame, bbl, cylinder, grip straps and loading lever match. Wood grained box with foam inserts and instruction papers. Box has hand marked SN on end flap. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine condition. Over 98% blue and case colors. Silver finished grip straps have light storage related tarnish. Very good grips. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore. 52332-162, 52332-164, 52332-170, 52332-164 DS (1,200-1,800) – Lot 3147

LOT OF 3 COLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 1851. SN 5731. Cal. 36. “C” series revolver manufactured 1971-78. Bbl 7-1/2″ oct. Roll engraved 6-shot cyl. Blue and cased colored finish with silver finished square back trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc grip of fancy walnut. All visible SN’s match. Includes orig 1-pc tan & brown box with instruction papers. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unused retaining over 98% orig finish. Silver finish grip straps shows some age related tarnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore. 2) COLT 1851. SN 7929. Cal. 36. “C” series revolver manufactured 1971-78. Bbl 7-1/2″ oct. Roll engraved 6-shot cyl. Blue and cased colored finish with silver finished square back trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc grip of walnut. All visible SN’s match. Includes orig 1-pc tan & brown box with instruction papers. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unused retaining over 98% orig finish. Silver finish grip straps show spots of tarnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore. 3) COLT 1851. SN 22925. Cal. 36. “C” series, The Shooter Model. Only 500 manufactured in 1978. Bbl 7-1/2″ oct. Roll engraved 6-shot cyl. Blue and cased colored finish. Brass finished square back trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc grip of walnut. All visible SN’s match. Includes orig wood grained box with foam liners instruction papers. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears unused retaining over 98% refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore. Box has tears on end flaps. 52332-168, 52332-169, 52332-190 DS (1,300-1,900) – Lot 3148

LOT OF 2 COLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY CASED 2ND GENERATION 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS.

1) COLT 1851. SN 4586. Cal. 36. Custom Shop “C” series revolver manufactured 1971-78. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Roll engraved 6-shot cyl. Blue and case colored finish with silver finished square back trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc walnut grip. All visible SN’s match. Housed in Colt Custom Shop walnut presentation box with red velour fitted interior. Case contains Colt’s patent stand of arms flask, 2-cavity mold, nipple wrench, cap tin, and case key. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine. Over 90% orig finish. Bbl, frame and hammer show scattered spots of surface corrosion. Grip straps show spots of storage related tarnish. Mechanics are fine. Bright bore. Case condition is fine. Over box as torn or missing end flaps. 2) COLT 1851. SN 4462. Cal. 36. “C” series revolver manufactured 1971-78. 7-1/2″ oct bbl. Roll engraved 6-shot cyl. Blue and case colored finish with silver finished square back trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc walnut grip. All visible SN’s match. Housed in Colt walnut presentation box. Box contains Colt’s patent stand of arms flask, 2-cavity mold, and cap tin. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Fine. Over 90% orig finish. Frame and grip straps show scattered small spots of corrosion. Grip straps have areas of dark tarnish. Mechanics are fine. Bore is bright. Case is fine. Flask has spots of storage related tarnish and corrosion. 52332-191, 52332-196 DS (1,250-2,000) – Lot 3149

LOT OF 2 COLT MANUFACTURING COMPANY CASED 2ND GENERATION BABY DRAGOON AND 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS.

1) COLT BABY DRAGOON. SN 16192. Cal. 31. “F” series, only 1,352 manufactured 1981-82. Bbl 4″ oct without loading lever. 5-shot rnd roll engraved cyl. Blue and case colored finish with silver plated square back trigger guard and backstrap. 1-pc walnut grip. All visible SN’s match. Includes black presentation box with gold velour fitted interior Colt medallion on lid. Case contains baby sized eagle flask, 2-cavity mold, cap tin, and case key. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine. Over 98% blue and case colored finish. Grip straps have obtained a dark tarnish from storage. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore. Box and accessories are in fine condition. 2) COLT 1860 ARMY. SN 205007. Cal. 44. “F” series revolver, only 6,300 manufactured 1978-1982. 8″ rnd bbl. Roll engraved 6-shot rebated cyl. Blue and case colored finish with brass trigger guard. 1-pc walnut grip. Action has provision for should stock attachment. All visible SN’s match. Housed in a Colt black presentation box with gold velour fitted interior and Colt medallion on lid. Box contains stand of arms pistol flask, 2-cavity mold, nipple wrench, cap tin and case key. PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Over 98% blue and case colored finish. Brass trigger guard shows light tarnish from storage. Mechanics are crisp. Bright bore. Case exterior shows scattered marks. 52332-181, 52332-182 DS (1,200-1,800) – Lot 3150