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2236
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$5,175.00
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FRAMED DISPLAY OF 21 HAND CARVED MINIATURE SCALE MODEL COLT HAND GUNS. Spectacular display of 21 meticulously hand carved miniatures reproduced with great precise detail depicting 21 different models of Colt hand guns including the Baby Paterson, two other Patersons, Walkers, Dragoons, ’60 Armys, ’51 Navy, ’49 Wells Fargo, Single Actions, Bisley, 1877 Thunderer, two double actions and four semi-automatics. All detail is meticulously reproduced including screw heads and some bbl markings. Top center of the case has the Colt sweeping “C” logo and bottom center has a relief carved bust of Samuel Colt. This fantastic set was carved by Lawrence M. Paul of Chicago in 1932 and has his signature and date in bottom right corner. This fantastic set is contained in a deep, black, glass front frame with the pistols mounted on a black background, wired in place. PROVENANCE: Ex Craighead Collection. Consignor states: Presented to the him in the 1960s by Alexander McCook Craighead, from his collection, which now is housed at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All of carvings remain in their natural wood finish with no staining or alteration in any way. Frame is equally fine. 4-39671 JR346 (7,500-12,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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. |