FINE ENGRAVED ENCASED COLT POCKET MODEL INSCRIBED TO “K. HEINZEN’.

SN 124,506. This is a beautiful deluxe engraved 5″ Colt Pocket Model made in 1856. We are not positive who the inscription is to but a very prominent Karl Heinzen was a prominent American abolitionist and publisher of a German radical newspaper in Louisville, KY called “The Pioneer” at time of manufacture. Regardless who the recipient is of this gun, this is a lavishly engraved example with the typical German engraving style of Gustav Young and other Colt factory engravers with intricate foliate swirls terminating and animal heads of the highest quality and coverage found. Engraving on this gun exhibits three dog’s heads, one on left side of bbl housing, one on left side of frame, and the third on top of backstrap. This gun retains much of its orig finish and most all of its orig silver and varnish. The rolled cyl scene of a stagecoach robbery is vibrant and all discernible. The gun appears much better than the orig casing which contains orig brass Colt mold, flask, gun tool, and caps. CONDITION: Gun retains strong bright blue finish in protected areas including cyl with much of the balance turning plum. Metal surfaces exhibit light staining and fine pin prick pitting in some areas especially top of bbl flat near muzzle. Case colors are still visible on unengraved portions of frame. Stocks are of higher grade and burl retaining most all of their orig varnish though worn around edges of butt with small dings and dents. Backstrap and trigger guard, which are also finely engraved as can be seen in photographs, retain 95% plus orig silver plate. Accompanying casing is fairly sound and solid. The lid is warped and bottom has a longitudinal crack running full length. Compartment holding mold is broken and loose. Mold is in very good to fine condition with scattered dents where used as tack hammer. Eagle flask is not Colt marked, has no finish and one seam separation. L-shaped gun tool is very good with no finish. An old match safe has been utilized to hold caps and a green paper labeled brass cap tin is also present. Case lining is worn, frayed, and soiled. Locking mechanism in case is missing. 4-51020 JS20 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2215

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
	2215	$10,350.00	FINE ENGRAVED ENCASED COLT POCKET MODEL INSCRIBED TO “K. HEINZEN’. SN 124,506. This is a beautiful deluxe engraved 5″ Colt Pocket Model made in 1856. We are not positive who the inscription is to but a very prominent Karl Heinzen was a prominent American abolitionist and publisher of a German radical newspaper in Louisville, KY called “The Pioneer” at time of manufacture. Regardless who the recipient is of this gun, this is a lavishly engraved example with the typical German engraving style of Gustav Young and other Colt factory engravers with intricate foliate swirls terminating and animal heads of the highest quality and coverage found. Engraving on this gun exhibits three dog’s heads, one on left side of bbl housing, one on left side of frame, and the third on top of backstrap. This gun retains much of its orig finish and most all of its orig silver and varnish. The rolled cyl scene of a stagecoach robbery is vibrant and all discernible. The gun appears much better than the orig casing which contains orig brass Colt mold, flask, gun tool, and caps. CONDITION: Gun retains strong bright blue finish in protected areas including cyl with much of the balance turning plum. Metal surfaces exhibit light staining and fine pin prick pitting in some areas especially top of bbl flat near muzzle. Case colors are still visible on unengraved portions of frame. Stocks are of higher grade and burl retaining most all of their orig varnish though worn around edges of butt with small dings and dents. Backstrap and trigger guard, which are also finely engraved as can be seen in photographs, retain 95% plus orig silver plate. Accompanying casing is fairly sound and solid. The lid is warped and bottom has a longitudinal crack running full length. Compartment holding mold is broken and loose. Mold is in very good to fine condition with scattered dents where used as tack hammer. Eagle flask is not Colt marked, has no finish and one seam separation. L-shaped gun tool is very good with no finish. An old match safe has been utilized to hold caps and a green paper labeled brass cap tin is also present. Case lining is worn, frayed, and soiled. Locking mechanism in case is missing. 4-51020 JS20 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2215 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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FINE ENGRAVED ENCASED COLT POCKET MODEL INSCRIBED TO “K. HEINZEN’.