RARE CIRCA 1855 CALIFORNIA “SLIM JIM” FLAP HOLSTER FOR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH EMBOSSED CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL.

These rare holsters were made during the California Gold Rush, with California State seal embossed in flap and Indian shooting a bow and arrow embossed in body. This holster fits a small guard Model 1851 Colt Navy 4th Models with large trigger guards are too wide. This example is in beautiful condition with well defined decoration and original German silver muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Dow H. Heard, Houston, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Body retains excellent patina, well defined figure of Indian shooting bow and arrow, though worn at high areas, light scuffing. Flap shows California State seal of seated Eureka with bear standing by her feet. Flap, is heavily crazed and folded but embossed design is discernible and “EUREKA” is discernible beneath the seal. Closure tab is torn and reinforced with old leather and cloth, restoration to back of tab. 50412-91 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1169

Auction: Firearms - April 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1169	$1,150.00	RARE CIRCA 1855 CALIFORNIA “SLIM JIM” FLAP HOLSTER FOR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH EMBOSSED CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL. These rare holsters were made during the California Gold Rush, with California State seal embossed in flap and Indian shooting a bow and arrow embossed in body. This holster fits a small guard Model 1851 Colt Navy 4th Models with large trigger guards are too wide. This example is in beautiful condition with well defined decoration and original German silver muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Dow H. Heard, Houston, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Body retains excellent patina, well defined figure of Indian shooting bow and arrow, though worn at high areas, light scuffing. Flap shows California State seal of seated Eureka with bear standing by her feet. Flap, is heavily crazed and folded but embossed design is discernible and “EUREKA” is discernible beneath the seal. Closure tab is torn and reinforced with old leather and cloth, restoration to back of tab. 50412-91 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1169 Auction: Firearms - April 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.

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RARE CIRCA 1855 CALIFORNIA “SLIM JIM” FLAP HOLSTER FOR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH EMBOSSED CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL.