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196
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$3,450.00
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ENGRAVED MANHATTAN NAVY SIZED REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 58570. Style IV with 6-1/2” oct bbl, altered German silver front sight, usual markings with 5-shot cyl, 5-panel cyl scene and 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved flying American eagle over a stand of flags inscribed “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. It has about 60% coverage beautiful Nimschke style engraving with fine punch dot background. Frame has full coverage, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with patterns on bbl, sides of rammer handle, triggerguard & backstrap with Nimschke’s typical sunburst at top of backstrap and wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. CONDITION: About fine. No orig finish remains being a smooth, dark patina with some battering on both sides of bbl and scattered fine pitting, showing moderate wear. Cyl is mismatched and bears the number “4540” on rear edge. It has scattered spots of moderate pitting. Grip frame retains traces of silver plating. Grip is fine, showing moderate to heavy wear with a few age lines and a beautiful, mellow patina. Cyl pin has a small shim in the wedge slot. Mechanics are fine, strong worn bore with a ring about 1-1/2” from muzzle. One frame pin is broken. Baldwin Collection 4-30019 JR116 (3,500-6,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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. |