EXTREMELY RARE METROPOLITAN NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER MADE FOR DIMICK COMPANY OF ST. LOUIS.

EXTREMELY RARE METROPOLITAN NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER MADE FOR DIMICK COMPANY OF ST. LOUIS. SN 1620. Cal. 36. Most rare Metropolitan with 7-3/8″ oct bbl, small dovetail German silver front sight with top flat engraved “MADE FOR H.E. DIMICK ST LOUIS”. It has brass trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Rammer is of the Colt Navy style with horizontal latch. It has 6-shot cylinder. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these rare revolvers were so marked, of the 300 First Models that were sold to Dimick. CONDITION: Fair, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being a worn cleaned & artificially aged patina with rounded edges. Right front corner of the bbl lug appears to be restored and there is a diagonal crack in the frame from the rear radius of the cylinder opening down to the triggergruard. Trigger guard & back strap are a light mustard patina with minor nicks & dings. Grip shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina and a repaired crack on the right side. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-31890 JR390 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1320	$1,725.00	EXTREMELY RARE METROPOLITAN NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER MADE FOR DIMICK COMPANY OF ST. LOUIS. SN 1620. Cal. 36. Most rare Metropolitan with 7-3/8″ oct bbl, small dovetail German silver front sight with top flat engraved “MADE FOR H.E. DIMICK ST LOUIS”. It has brass trigger guard & back strap with 1-pc walnut grip. Rammer is of the Colt Navy style with horizontal latch. It has 6-shot cylinder. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these rare revolvers were so marked, of the 300 First Models that were sold to Dimick. CONDITION: Fair, all matching including wedge. No orig finish remains being a worn cleaned & artificially aged patina with rounded edges. Right front corner of the bbl lug appears to be restored and there is a diagonal crack in the frame from the rear radius of the cylinder opening down to the triggergruard. Trigger guard & back strap are a light mustard patina with minor nicks & dings. Grip shows heavy wear with a hand worn patina and a repaired crack on the right side. Mechanics are fine, strong dark bore. 4-31890 JR390 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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