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*LOT OF COLT NAVY MODEL NEW ARMY & NAVY DA REVOLVER AND REMINGTON MODEL 1867 NAVY ROLLING BLOCK PISTOL. SN 1) 190267 & 2) NONE. 1) Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. It has fluted 6-shot cylinder with dbl stop notches and is mounted with checkered hard rubber grips with oval “COLT” at top on each side. Grips are assembly numbered to this revolver. Bbl has usual markings with last patent date “1895” but records indicate it was produced in 1902. Colt SN was observed on toe of butt strap with the butt strap having Navy markings with an anchor & caliber and Navy serial number “12967”. Assembly number “243” was observed on the frame, crane, cyl latch and inside both grips. The various parts, including cyl latch, trigger bow, cylinder & bbl, have a small star with an “I” in the center, undoubtedly inspector proof marks. 2) Cal. 50 CF. Usual configuration with 7″ rnd bbl, pinched post front sight and rear sight in the top flange of the breech block. Top of bbl has the Navy anchor and inspector initials with left side of frame having regular Remington markings and the right side having the “P / FCW” Navy inspector initials. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms this model pistol is probably a conversion from the Model 1865 rimfire pistol. CONDITION: 1) Good to very good. Overall retains 70-75% strong orig blue, stronger on left side, flaked to medium patina on right side. Grip straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound, showing light to moderate wear with a compression fracture inside right grip. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 2) About good. No orig finish remains with bbl being a dark blue/brown attic patina with traces of silvered case colors on frame. Grip & forearm are a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39494, 4-39500 JR311 (1,000-2,000)
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. |