COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER.

COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 19380. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York US America address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is usual 5 shot with rebated rear end and has the orig 4 digit SN “8060” in the usual position with the last 4 digits of this revolver SN stamped below. Cyl is roll marked with the stagecoach holdup scene. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl and grip, except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with glossy, brilliant blue and crisp, brilliant case colors on frame, conversion ring and hammer. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver with the balance a medium mustard patina. Cyl shows light wear in one spot, probably from sliding around in a drawer, and overall retains about 80% stagecoach hold up scene, having been refinished during the conversion process, which thinned the roll marking. Grip has sharp edges with a couple of minor dings and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45263 JR31 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1617	$6,612.50	COLT MODEL 1865 POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. SN 19380. Cal. 38 RF. Blue and color case hardened with 4-1/2″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 1-line New-York US America address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. Cyl is usual 5 shot with rebated rear end and has the orig 4 digit SN “8060” in the usual position with the last 4 digits of this revolver SN stamped below. Cyl is roll marked with the stagecoach holdup scene. The silver plated brass trigger guard and backstrap contain a varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. PROVENANCE: Eric Vaule (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl and grip, except wedge which is properly unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish with glossy, brilliant blue and crisp, brilliant case colors on frame, conversion ring and hammer. Grip frame retains traces of orig silver with the balance a medium mustard patina. Cyl shows light wear in one spot, probably from sliding around in a drawer, and overall retains about 80% stagecoach hold up scene, having been refinished during the conversion process, which thinned the roll marking. Grip has sharp edges with a couple of minor dings and retains most of its strong orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45263 JR31 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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