RARE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 6285. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pinned front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers and has Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking and all 5 safety pins mostly serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with backstrap channel obscured by dark staining. All the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that it was to receive extra polishing for engraving. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young in late leaf and vine patterns with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background shading on the frame. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug, top side flats and rammer pivot with fine border around the muzzle. Top of backstrap is engraved with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top, with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger bow. The pocket Navy revolver had production of about 18,000 revolvers during the period 1861-1873. This revolver was produced in 1861, at the onset of the Civil War, a time when any firearm was in great demand and few special orders were allowed. Most special orders of that time were for high ranking military officers and other officials or for special presentations to recognize acts of valor. Undoubtedly one of those would have been the situation for this revolver. Most of the revolvers of that era saw continued hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, well into the 1870’s until they were supplanted by the advent of cartridge firearms. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, including rammer, wedge and cyl, grip as noted. Bbl retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a plummy brown patina with matching patina on the rammer head. Frame is mostly a lighter plummy brown patina. Cyl retains blue in rebated area with the larger diameter a light plummy brown patina and shows 75-80% Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking. Grip is sound, showing heavy wear and retains about 20% orig varnish, all on the left side. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-47882 JR242 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3033

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3033	$5,175.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 6285. Cal. 36. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pinned front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Frame is marked with a small “COLTS PATENT” and left rear web of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is rebated with 5 chambers and has Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking and all 5 safety pins mostly serviceable. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a 1-pc walnut grip with backstrap channel obscured by dark staining. All the serial numbers on the bottom of the revolver are accompanied by a small “E” which signifies that it was to receive extra polishing for engraving. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Gustave Young in late leaf and vine patterns with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns without background shading on the frame. Matching patterns extend over the bbl lug, top side flats and rammer pivot with fine border around the muzzle. Top of backstrap is engraved with Mr. Young’s trademark fan pattern at the top, with foliate arabesque patterns down the backstrap, on the buttstrap and trigger bow. The pocket Navy revolver had production of about 18,000 revolvers during the period 1861-1873. This revolver was produced in 1861, at the onset of the Civil War, a time when any firearm was in great demand and few special orders were allowed. Most special orders of that time were for high ranking military officers and other officials or for special presentations to recognize acts of valor. Undoubtedly one of those would have been the situation for this revolver. Most of the revolvers of that era saw continued hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American Frontier, well into the 1870’s until they were supplanted by the advent of cartridge firearms. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching, including rammer, wedge and cyl, grip as noted. Bbl retains blue in sheltered areas, being mostly a plummy brown patina with matching patina on the rammer head. Frame is mostly a lighter plummy brown patina. Cyl retains blue in rebated area with the larger diameter a light plummy brown patina and shows 75-80% Stagecoach Holdup Scene roll marking. Grip is sound, showing heavy wear and retains about 20% orig varnish, all on the left side. Timing needs adjustment, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with good shine and moderate pitting. 4-47882 JR242 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 3033 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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 COLT POCKET NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.