EXCEEDINGLY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS-NRA SILVER MEDAL NO. 110.

SN 20322 & 20422. Cal 36. Revolvers are identical except for variations in engraving patterns. They have 7-1/2″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. The silver plated trigger guards & backstraps contain 1-pc checkered ivory grips with raised carved Mexican eagles. Revolvers are engraved by L.D. Nimschke in his distinctive flowing foliate arabesque patterns with “COLTS PATENT” in a ribbon on the frame of #20422 while that marking on #20322 was obscured by the engraving. Matching engraving patterns extend over the bbls with some of the scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Rammer pivots are also matching engraved with spiral patterns on the rammer handles. Backstraps, buttstraps and trigger guards are matching engraved in very deep patterns with identical fan patterns at tops of backstraps and on the ears. Hammers are deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer noses, fish scale patterns on the sides of the spurs and top edges with small hand checkered panels on the spurs. Cylinders are engraved in matching patterns around the circumferences and both cylinders retain all 6 functional safety pins. Rammer handles, cylinders and hammers are gold washed with the balance of the metal silver plated. Front straps of both revolvers are engraved “From / Dart & Watkinson, / New Orleans.” Accompanied by a 2-tone burgundy & green velvet lined rosewood casing, French fitted in the bottom for the revolvers, a single sided trophy of flags and arms “COLTS PATENT” silver plated flask with angle spout, a silver plated steel 2 cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “36B”, a silver plated “L” shaped nipple wrench, 3 packets of combustible cartridges, a pewter oil bottle and a tin of Goldmark’s caps. Rear edge of the case also has a silver plated brass and hickory cleaning rod. The lid is inlaid with a large silver shield, engraved in large intertwined letters “TAS”. This set is illustrated on page 151 of The Wm M.Locke Collection, Sellers and page 208 as item 131 plate # CXXXXVI in the book Samuel Colt Presents, Wilson. Both illustrations show 4 packets of cartridges. PROVENANCE: William M. Locke Collection; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are in nearly identical condition, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Period grips show very little wear or staining. Cylinders, rammers & hammers retain traces of gold wash, while the balance of the revolvers retain 30-40% silver plating mixed with cleaned bright metal. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bores. Left toe on the grip of #20422 has a repair. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual handling & storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded to an orangish color with strong burgundy color in the revolver recesses and under the implements. All together a beautiful and rare set, probably presented to a high ranking Mexican official or military officer. 4-49630 (60,000-75,000) – Lot 2149

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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	2149	$0.00	EXCEEDINGLY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS-NRA SILVER MEDAL NO. 110. SN 20322 & 20422. Cal 36. Revolvers are identical except for variations in engraving patterns. They have 7-1/2″ rnd bbls, German silver front sights and 1-line New-York U.S. America addresses. The silver plated trigger guards & backstraps contain 1-pc checkered ivory grips with raised carved Mexican eagles. Revolvers are engraved by L.D. Nimschke in his distinctive flowing foliate arabesque patterns with “COLTS PATENT” in a ribbon on the frame of #20422 while that marking on #20322 was obscured by the engraving. Matching engraving patterns extend over the bbls with some of the scrolls terminating in flower blossoms. Rammer pivots are also matching engraved with spiral patterns on the rammer handles. Backstraps, buttstraps and trigger guards are matching engraved in very deep patterns with identical fan patterns at tops of backstraps and on the ears. Hammers are deluxe engraved with a wolf’s head on each side of the hammer noses, fish scale patterns on the sides of the spurs and top edges with small hand checkered panels on the spurs. Cylinders are engraved in matching patterns around the circumferences and both cylinders retain all 6 functional safety pins. Rammer handles, cylinders and hammers are gold washed with the balance of the metal silver plated. Front straps of both revolvers are engraved “From / Dart & Watkinson, / New Orleans.” Accompanied by a 2-tone burgundy & green velvet lined rosewood casing, French fitted in the bottom for the revolvers, a single sided trophy of flags and arms “COLTS PATENT” silver plated flask with angle spout, a silver plated steel 2 cavity “COLT’S PATENT” mold with sprue cutter, marked on the right side “36B”, a silver plated “L” shaped nipple wrench, 3 packets of combustible cartridges, a pewter oil bottle and a tin of Goldmark’s caps. Rear edge of the case also has a silver plated brass and hickory cleaning rod. The lid is inlaid with a large silver shield, engraved in large intertwined letters “TAS”. This set is illustrated on page 151 of The Wm M.Locke Collection, Sellers and page 208 as item 131 plate # CXXXXVI in the book Samuel Colt Presents, Wilson. Both illustrations show 4 packets of cartridges. PROVENANCE: William M. Locke Collection; Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolvers are in nearly identical condition, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Period grips show very little wear or staining. Cylinders, rammers & hammers retain traces of gold wash, while the balance of the revolvers retain 30-40% silver plating mixed with cleaned bright metal. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bores. Left toe on the grip of #20422 has a repair. Case has a couple of grain checks in the bottom, otherwise is sound with usual handling & storage nicks and scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded to an orangish color with strong burgundy color in the revolver recesses and under the implements. All together a beautiful and rare set, probably presented to a high ranking Mexican official or military officer. 4-49630 (60,000-75,000) – Lot 2149 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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EXCEEDINGLY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVERS-NRA SILVER MEDAL NO. 110.