NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 20317. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a beautiful factory checkered 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke in fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background having full coverage on frame with matching patterns extending over sides of bbl, terminating over the top forward of the address. Each side of muzzle also is engraved in light arabesque patterns with a band around the muzzle. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s trademark spiderweb pattern with triangle shaped center. Top of back strap, heel & trigger guard are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a geometric pattern on butt strap. Back strap & butt strap are outlined with chip & dot borders. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking and has chip & dot borders at each edge. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, grip is unnumbered but there is no doubt that it is orig to this revolver. Bbl & cyl retain no orig finish being mostly a medium to dark mottled brown patina with some light scattered surface rust on bbl. Frame, trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver plating with balance a gray/brown patina. Grip is sound with several age lines and retains a beautiful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Hammer screw is a replacement. 4-42611 JR36 (6,500-9,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2126	$8,850.00	NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 20317. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. Left side of frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” and the silver plated trigger guard & back strap contain a beautiful factory checkered 1-pc ivory grip. Revolver is beautifully engraved by L.D. Nimschke in fine foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background having full coverage on frame with matching patterns extending over sides of bbl, terminating over the top forward of the address. Each side of muzzle also is engraved in light arabesque patterns with a band around the muzzle. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s trademark spiderweb pattern with triangle shaped center. Top of back strap, heel & trigger guard are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a geometric pattern on butt strap. Back strap & butt strap are outlined with chip & dot borders. Cylinder is usual 6-shots with Ormsby Naval Battle scene roll marking and has chip & dot borders at each edge. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including wedge & cyl, grip is unnumbered but there is no doubt that it is orig to this revolver. Bbl & cyl retain no orig finish being mostly a medium to dark mottled brown patina with some light scattered surface rust on bbl. Frame, trigger guard & back strap retain traces of orig silver plating with balance a gray/brown patina. Grip is sound with several age lines and retains a beautiful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and scattered pitting. Hammer screw is a replacement. 4-42611 JR36 (6,500-9,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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