RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE WITH TIFFANY GRIP.

RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE WITH TIFFANY GRIP. SN 23643. Cal. 36. Silver finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S.A. America address. Frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” on left side. Mounted with a fine orig silver Tiffany grip with large relief spread-winged American eagle on back surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and acanthus leaves with stippled background. Top of back strap has a raised oval panel engraved in block letters “JOHN SLOAN”. Butt cap is matching silver with tapered radiating rays from the central hole. Bottom of grip, under the cap, bears the last three digits of SN along with the Roman numerals “XL” and “III”. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably by Nimschke, with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with fine punch dot background which engraving extends up sides of bbl & terminates forward of the address. Each side of muzzle also are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and engraved bands. Cylinder is engraved in matching patterns on lands between the flutes. SN was observed on bottom of bbl lug, frame & trigger guard, which numbers are accompanied by a small “P” signifying that this revolver was to be plated. Last four digits of SN are found on wedge, cyl arbor and rear face of cyl. All five safety pins are prominent & serviceable. Accompanied by what appears to be its orig British style walnut casing with empty brass medallion in center of lid. Case is lined in burgundy velvet and French fitted in bottom for revolver, a “COLTS PATENT” eagle & stars sgl-sided flask, a “COLTS PATENT” blued steel 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Right rear covered compartment with bone pull is empty. Also accompanied by a letter signed “Mrs. Arnold Marcus Chernoff” dated June 11, 1987 stating that this revolver, identified by SN, was purchased from her husband in the spring of 1985. Additionally accompanied by the Sept. 1973 issue of Arms Gazette magazine which contains a 3-page article about Arnold Marcus Chernoff, one of America’s most colorful and knowledgeable firearms dealers of the 20th century. Additionally accompanied by a small booklet of 26 pages by Arnold Marcus Chernoff titled American Indians. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains about all of its fine silver plating that may be a very old restoration. Tiffany grip is very fine showing only light wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a crack in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled & faded. Flask retains 95-96% strong orig finish with one small dent on the front. Mold is fine & retains about 80% strong orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. Case may not be authentic. 4-44152 JR33 (15,000-25,000)

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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	2138	$20,125.00	RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE WITH TIFFANY GRIP. SN 23643. Cal. 36. Silver finish with 4-1/2″ rnd bbl, pin front sight and 1-line New-York U.S.A. America address. Frame is marked “COLTS PATENT” on left side. Mounted with a fine orig silver Tiffany grip with large relief spread-winged American eagle on back surrounded by foliate arabesque patterns and acanthus leaves with stippled background. Top of back strap has a raised oval panel engraved in block letters “JOHN SLOAN”. Butt cap is matching silver with tapered radiating rays from the central hole. Bottom of grip, under the cap, bears the last three digits of SN along with the Roman numerals “XL” and “III”. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably by Nimschke, with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with fine punch dot background which engraving extends up sides of bbl & terminates forward of the address. Each side of muzzle also are engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and engraved bands. Cylinder is engraved in matching patterns on lands between the flutes. SN was observed on bottom of bbl lug, frame & trigger guard, which numbers are accompanied by a small “P” signifying that this revolver was to be plated. Last four digits of SN are found on wedge, cyl arbor and rear face of cyl. All five safety pins are prominent & serviceable. Accompanied by what appears to be its orig British style walnut casing with empty brass medallion in center of lid. Case is lined in burgundy velvet and French fitted in bottom for revolver, a “COLTS PATENT” eagle & stars sgl-sided flask, a “COLTS PATENT” blued steel 2-cavity bullet mold with sprue cutter, an L-shaped nipple wrench and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. Right rear covered compartment with bone pull is empty. Also accompanied by a letter signed “Mrs. Arnold Marcus Chernoff” dated June 11, 1987 stating that this revolver, identified by SN, was purchased from her husband in the spring of 1985. Additionally accompanied by the Sept. 1973 issue of Arms Gazette magazine which contains a 3-page article about Arnold Marcus Chernoff, one of America’s most colorful and knowledgeable firearms dealers of the 20th century. Additionally accompanied by a small booklet of 26 pages by Arnold Marcus Chernoff titled American Indians. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including wedge, cyl & grip. Overall retains about all of its fine silver plating that may be a very old restoration. Tiffany grip is very fine showing only light wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case has a crack in the bottom, otherwise is sound with light handling & storage marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled & faded. Flask retains 95-96% strong orig finish with one small dent on the front. Mold is fine & retains about 80% strong orig blue with balance flaked to a light patina. Nipple wrench & cap tin are fine. Case may not be authentic. 4-44152 JR33 (15,000-25,000) 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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