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2204
$3,450.00

CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 17174. Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard has the caliber marking. Frame is 4-screw type cut for shoulder stock with flat head hammer screw. Mounted with exceptional, very deep relief carved, 1-pc pearl grip with a spread-winged American eagle on each side. Revolver is recently engraved with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with large rosettes around two of the screws. Matching patterns extend full length of the bbl, back strap, butt strap & trigger bow, all with pearled background. Matching patterns are also on the rebated area of the cylinder. Major diameter of the cyl is engraved, in reverse, with the scene depicting two Indians attacking a stagecoach being pulled by four horses. Accompanied by a black leatherette covered carrying case with buckskin lined bottom recessed for the revolver. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grip which was not checked for matching numbers. Overall retains about all of its custom bright nickel finish; trigger guard is a light mustard patina. Grip is sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Case is fine. 4-50123 JR185 (5,000-10,000) – Lot 2204


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014
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