Revised: 10/1/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The ivory on this item is one hundred years old or more and is accompanied by an ESA attesting to this. When you purchase this firearm inclusive of ivory, we will receive the ESA statement. As per the President’s Executive Order of 2014, provided the ivory is over one hundred years old and can be proven by an ESA certification, it is legal to sell, buy, and export.

YOU ARE BUYING THIS GUN COMPLETE WITH ITS IVORY WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD AND AN ESA “ANTIQUE CERTIFICATION” WILL ACCOMPANY THIS.

EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION QUALITY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 23642. Cal. 36. Silver & gold finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of the frame has a tiny “Colts Patent”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding 1-pc ivory grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Grip has a very deep relief carved eagle on a nest with two eaglets. Cyl is half fluted with five chambers and all five safety pins serviceable. All the serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “P”, which indicates that it was to have received special polishing for engraving & plating. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with matching patterns 3-1/4″ on each side of the bbl and around the muzzle. Top of the bbl is engraved with a long arrow pointing at the front sight. Cyl is engraved with matching patterns on the raised areas over the chambers. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard have matching patterns with Mr. Young’s trademark fan at the top. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with a wolfs head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Cyl, trigger & hammer are gold washed with all the other parts silver plated. Screws are fire blued. Accompanied by an outstanding, orig red velvet lined, Colt rosewood casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a presentation quality “Colts Patent” single sided eagle & stars silver plated flask, a silver plated “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, an orig tin of Eley’s caps still sealed in its orig paper wrapping and a packet of five combustible cartridges. Also in the case is a silver plated, L-shaped nipple wrench, a spare hammer spring and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and was undoubtedly was intended as a gift or presentation to someone of great importance or a high ranking official or military officer. It apparently was so highly regarded it was never used. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains most of its orig silver plating with about 70% dull gold on the cyl, about 80% on the hammer and 60% on the trigger; the two upper backstrap screws are slightly battered, as are two of the trigger guard screws from someone using an improper tool. Grip is outstanding with sharp edges and a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with one small spot of pitting. Case is sound with some fine grain checks in the lid and retains most of its orig varnish; lining inside the lid is heavily faded but unsoiled; bottom is moderately faded with light soil; flask retains about 60-65% thin orig silver and the mold about 98% orig silver, unused; other accessories & equipment are fine. 4-53518 JR140 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3054

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
	3054	$0.00	Revised: 10/1/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): The ivory on this item is one hundred years old or more and is accompanied by an ESA attesting to this. When you purchase this firearm inclusive of ivory, we will receive the ESA statement. As per the President’s Executive Order of 2014, provided the ivory is over one hundred years old and can be proven by an ESA certification, it is legal to sell, buy, and export. YOU ARE BUYING THIS GUN COMPLETE WITH ITS IVORY WHICH IS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD AND AN ESA “ANTIQUE CERTIFICATION” WILL ACCOMPANY THIS. EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION QUALITY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 23642. Cal. 36. Silver & gold finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of the frame has a tiny “Colts Patent”. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain an outstanding 1-pc ivory grip, matching numbered to this revolver. Grip has a very deep relief carved eagle on a nest with two eaglets. Cyl is half fluted with five chambers and all five safety pins serviceable. All the serial numbers on bottom of revolver are accompanied by a small “P”, which indicates that it was to have received special polishing for engraving & plating. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Gustave Young with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame with matching patterns 3-1/4″ on each side of the bbl and around the muzzle. Top of the bbl is engraved with a long arrow pointing at the front sight. Cyl is engraved with matching patterns on the raised areas over the chambers. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard have matching patterns with Mr. Young’s trademark fan at the top. Hammer is also deluxe engraved with a wolfs head on each side of the nose, foliate arabesque patterns on the shank and fish scale patterns on the top edge and sides of the spur. Cyl, trigger & hammer are gold washed with all the other parts silver plated. Screws are fire blued. Accompanied by an outstanding, orig red velvet lined, Colt rosewood casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a presentation quality “Colts Patent” single sided eagle & stars silver plated flask, a silver plated “Colt’s Patent” bullet mold with sprue cutter marked on the right side “36P”, an orig tin of Eley’s caps still sealed in its orig paper wrapping and a packet of five combustible cartridges. Also in the case is a silver plated, L-shaped nipple wrench, a spare hammer spring and a functioning key. This revolver was produced in 1863 at the height of the Civil War and was undoubtedly was intended as a gift or presentation to someone of great importance or a high ranking official or military officer. It apparently was so highly regarded it was never used. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains most of its orig silver plating with about 70% dull gold on the cyl, about 80% on the hammer and 60% on the trigger; the two upper backstrap screws are slightly battered, as are two of the trigger guard screws from someone using an improper tool. Grip is outstanding with sharp edges and a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with one small spot of pitting. Case is sound with some fine grain checks in the lid and retains most of its orig varnish; lining inside the lid is heavily faded but unsoiled; bottom is moderately faded with light soil; flask retains about 60-65% thin orig silver and the mold about 98% orig silver, unused; other accessories & equipment are fine. 4-53518 JR140 (30,000-50,000) – Lot 3054 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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EXTREMELY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PRESENTATION QUALITY COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.