1482

$2,300.00

LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION REVOLVERS: REMINGTON NEW MODEL 1858 ARMY AND COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY.

SN 98509/67310. 1) Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. Blue finish. Plain 2-pc walnut grips. Standard markings for this model with military inspector’s initials on bbl, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and grips. Inspector cartouche “OWA” on left grip. SN matches on bbl, frame, and grip. 2) Cal. 44. 8″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish. 1-pc walnut grip. Markings are standard for this model with small military inspector marks on bbl, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. Grips show no cartouche. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Very good. Bbl shows an even plum-brown patina overall with sharp bbl address and SN. Frame retains 60% bright blue finish turning plum patina on backstrap and forestrap. Cylinder is a gray-brown patina overall with slight traces of blue a few dents and a noticeable drag mark. Grips are very good with a clear acceptance cartouche stamp on left side. Small chip is missing on upper left grip. Action functions well. 2) Poor. Revolver is a rough gray-brown patina overall with legible marks appropriate for this model. Brass trigger guard has been polished. Bottom of trigger guard has small engraved pattern applied. Cylinder scene is only partially visible. Action needs repair. Grips are full-sized with no cartouche visible and small chips missing at toe on both sides. 50019-197 (1,750-2,250) – Lot 1482

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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