RARE ENGRAVED POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH TIFFANY GRIP.

SN 5712. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has the July 25, 1871 and July 2, 1872 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Mounted with a spectacular cast brass Tiffany grip with spread winged eagle clutching olive branches in its talons on the back strap. This is an American Eagle Grip which is more rare than the Mexican Eagle variation. Top of the back strap has an empty initial oval. Body of the grip has raised foliate arabesque patterns. Butt of the grip is flared with flower blossom cap. Under the butt cap has the assembly number “00” with matching number inside the cap. Butt of the grip also has the matching SN to the revolver. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. One of the scrolls on the left recoil shield terminates in a large flower blossom. Edge of the conversion ring & loading gate are engraved in feather patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of the bbl, foward of the address and on each side of the muzzle. Ends of the wedge are also engraved. Trigger guard has matching pattern engraving. Cyl has full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns around the major diameter and appears to have never had the standard cyl roll marking. Cyl spindle and loading gate have matching assembly numbers. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were approx. 6,500 of these revolvers produced in the period 1873-1875 in three bbl lengths, two calibers and with two styles of cylinders. Engraved examples of this model are quite rare and those with Tiffany grip are doubly rare. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, no orig finish remains being an overall dark brown patina showing heavy wear on the bbl and moderate wear on the cyl & frame; trigger guard & front strap show traces of orig silver, being mostly a dark brass patina. Grip shows moderate wear with only traces of orig silver on the inside. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49711 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2162

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
	2162	$9,487.50	RARE ENGRAVED POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH TIFFANY GRIP. SN 5712. Cal. 38 CF. Usual configuration with 6-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass pin front sight and New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has the July 25, 1871 and July 2, 1872 2-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Mounted with a spectacular cast brass Tiffany grip with spread winged eagle clutching olive branches in its talons on the back strap. This is an American Eagle Grip which is more rare than the Mexican Eagle variation. Top of the back strap has an empty initial oval. Body of the grip has raised foliate arabesque patterns. Butt of the grip is flared with flower blossom cap. Under the butt cap has the assembly number “00” with matching number inside the cap. Butt of the grip also has the matching SN to the revolver. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame. One of the scrolls on the left recoil shield terminates in a large flower blossom. Edge of the conversion ring & loading gate are engraved in feather patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of the bbl, foward of the address and on each side of the muzzle. Ends of the wedge are also engraved. Trigger guard has matching pattern engraving. Cyl has full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns around the major diameter and appears to have never had the standard cyl roll marking. Cyl spindle and loading gate have matching assembly numbers. According to The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, there were approx. 6,500 of these revolvers produced in the period 1873-1875 in three bbl lengths, two calibers and with two styles of cylinders. Engraved examples of this model are quite rare and those with Tiffany grip are doubly rare. PROVENANCE: Michael Leff Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, no orig finish remains being an overall dark brown patina showing heavy wear on the bbl and moderate wear on the cyl & frame; trigger guard & front strap show traces of orig silver, being mostly a dark brass patina. Grip shows moderate wear with only traces of orig silver on the inside. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-49711 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2162 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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RARE ENGRAVED POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER WITH TIFFANY GRIP.