LATE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

LATE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 188946. Cal. 44. Late 1870 production, near the end of this model run. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame had “COLTS PATENT” in a small oval which is now worn away with only the “C” visible. Mounted with a very early 1-pc ivory grip inscribed on the side ” ’72”. Grip is constructed of two slabs of ivory attached to an ivory spacer block in the orig style. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage on the frame of flowing arabesque patterns with pearled background and has his sunburst on left recoil shield with matching sunburst on top of backstrap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the sides of the bbl and each side of the muzzle with geometric patterns around the address. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved to match with a fine hunter star on trigger bow. Cyl has usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins crisp & serviceable. All visible SNs are matching and are accompanied by “I.P.” which stands for Ivory and Plated, which were signals to the finishing department to give extra attention to the process. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is a period of use replacement and grip which is unnumbered but original. No orig finish remains except on the trigger guard & front strap which retains about 50% orig silver plating; balance of revolver is a gray metal patina; cyl has matching patina and shows about 70% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Grip has a few age lines and is completely sound retaining a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-48816 JR367 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2125	$6,325.00	LATE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 188946. Cal. 44. Late 1870 production, near the end of this model run. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame had “COLTS PATENT” in a small oval which is now worn away with only the “C” visible. Mounted with a very early 1-pc ivory grip inscribed on the side ” ’72”. Grip is constructed of two slabs of ivory attached to an ivory spacer block in the orig style. Revolver is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with full coverage on the frame of flowing arabesque patterns with pearled background and has his sunburst on left recoil shield with matching sunburst on top of backstrap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over the sides of the bbl and each side of the muzzle with geometric patterns around the address. Backstrap & buttstrap are engraved to match with a fine hunter star on trigger bow. Cyl has usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking and all six safety pins crisp & serviceable. All visible SNs are matching and are accompanied by “I.P.” which stands for Ivory and Plated, which were signals to the finishing department to give extra attention to the process. CONDITION: Good, all matching except wedge which is a period of use replacement and grip which is unnumbered but original. No orig finish remains except on the trigger guard & front strap which retains about 50% orig silver plating; balance of revolver is a gray metal patina; cyl has matching patina and shows about 70% Ormsby Naval battle scene roll marking. Grip has a few age lines and is completely sound retaining a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-48816 JR367 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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