Image Lot Price Description

2239
$575.00

LOT OF TWO COLT POWDER FLASKS AND AN 1860 ARMY GRIP. 1) Scarce small size “COLTS PATENT” standing eagle flask, double sided with eagle with head turned to its right clutching a revolver and powder flask in its talons with a double row of lead balls below. Probably for a Root revolver. 2) Double sided eagle and stars Pocket Model flask. 3) 1-pc walnut grip for a martial Model 1860 Army with “JLC” (Joseph L. Cottle) cartouche on the left side and “JT” (John Taylor) cartouche on the right side and with a small “E” on the bottom right edge. Backstrap channel has the four digits of a serial number “7068”. CONDITION: 1) Very fine to extremely fine. Body of flask is without dents and retains virtually all of its orig finish. Collar retains some of its orig polish being lightly stained. Spring retains most of its fire blue. Thumb lever has a drop of solder on the pivot. 2) Good to very good. Bottom seam is open but is probably easily repairable, otherwise flask is solid retaining about 50% orig finish in the repoussed area. Collar retains some orig polish with a small spot of corrosion by one of the screws. Spring retains most of its fire blue. 3) Fine to very fine. One small gouge on the right side with chips missing from the right front edge, with light nicks and scratches and shows a fine hand-worn patina. 4-39512 JR391 (1,000-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010
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