SCARCE COLT NEW LINE 30 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 7696. Cal. 30 RF. Standard model, blue & color case hardened with 2-1/4″ rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight and 2-line address with “COLT NEW 30” etched panel on left side. Cyl has long flutes, 5 chambers and matching SN on rear face. Mounted with nicely figured, 2-pc, birdhead rosewood grips, matching numbered to this revolver. There were about 11,000 of this model revolver produced in the period 1874-1876 in 2 bbl lengths, this being the most common. These little revolvers were very popular with ladies & gentlemen, especially gamblers, who wished to have an easily concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue and the frame about 98% brilliant case colors, faded on the back strap. Cyl retains about 65-70% glossy orig blue with 2 areas of flaking on lands between the flutes. Hammer, screws & cyl pin retain about all of their orig fire blue, hammer is bright on sides. Grips are sound showing light sharp edge wear and retain nearly all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new & unfired. (WG-061) 4-51080 JR368 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2049

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2049	$3,540.00	SCARCE COLT NEW LINE 30 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 7696. Cal. 30 RF. Standard model, blue & color case hardened with 2-1/4″ rnd bbl, German silver half moon front sight and 2-line address with “COLT NEW 30” etched panel on left side. Cyl has long flutes, 5 chambers and matching SN on rear face. Mounted with nicely figured, 2-pc, birdhead rosewood grips, matching numbered to this revolver. There were about 11,000 of this model revolver produced in the period 1874-1876 in 2 bbl lengths, this being the most common. These little revolvers were very popular with ladies & gentlemen, especially gamblers, who wished to have an easily concealable revolver. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including bbl, cyl & grips. Bbl retains 96-97% glossy orig blue and the frame about 98% brilliant case colors, faded on the back strap. Cyl retains about 65-70% glossy orig blue with 2 areas of flaking on lands between the flutes. Hammer, screws & cyl pin retain about all of their orig fire blue, hammer is bright on sides. Grips are sound showing light sharp edge wear and retain nearly all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be new & unfired. (WG-061) 4-51080 JR368 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2049 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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SCARCE COLT NEW LINE 30 SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.