ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 178. Cal. 44 Lipfire. Later narrow grip model with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade brass front sight and marked on left flat with the maker’s name, address and patent number. It has a 6-shot cylinder and orig Lipfire configuration and a trigger guard with latch at the bottom that functions as the ejector. It is mounted with narrow 2-pc walnut grips that are engraved on the bottom edges “CAPT. E.T. COLBY” on the bottom of the right grip and “48TH MASS. REGT.” on the bottom of the left grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 250 of these rare revolvers in four versions were produced in the early 1860’s. Ebenezer T. Colby enlisted in August 1862 as a captain and was mustered into B Company, Mass. 4th Infantry. He was mustered out August 1863. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in December 1862 and on the same day was transferred to Field and Staff. No additional information is known regarding Lt. Col. Colby at this point. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cylinder, cylinder pin and grips. Overall retains small amounts of orig blue in sheltered areas, with the balance a flaked medium patina mixed with blue on the frame and a gray patina on the bbl and grip frame. Cylinder retains 75-80% blue brown patina. Grips are sound with light wear and retain 90% orig varnish on left side and about 65% on right side, apparently from a chemical of some sort. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-35963 JR61 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2208	$4,600.00	ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 178. Cal. 44 Lipfire. Later narrow grip model with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, pinched blade brass front sight and marked on left flat with the maker’s name, address and patent number. It has a 6-shot cylinder and orig Lipfire configuration and a trigger guard with latch at the bottom that functions as the ejector. It is mounted with narrow 2-pc walnut grips that are engraved on the bottom edges “CAPT. E.T. COLBY” on the bottom of the right grip and “48TH MASS. REGT.” on the bottom of the left grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 250 of these rare revolvers in four versions were produced in the early 1860’s. Ebenezer T. Colby enlisted in August 1862 as a captain and was mustered into B Company, Mass. 4th Infantry. He was mustered out August 1863. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in December 1862 and on the same day was transferred to Field and Staff. No additional information is known regarding Lt. Col. Colby at this point. CONDITION: Fine, all matching including cylinder, cylinder pin and grips. Overall retains small amounts of orig blue in sheltered areas, with the balance a flaked medium patina mixed with blue on the frame and a gray patina on the bbl and grip frame. Cylinder retains 75-80% blue brown patina. Grips are sound with light wear and retain 90% orig varnish on left side and about 65% on right side, apparently from a chemical of some sort. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-35963 JR61 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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