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3252
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$4,887.00
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LOT OF TWO MANHATTAN NAVY SIZED PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. SN 48511 & 48522. Virtually identical with 6-1/2″ oct bbls, German silver blade front sights, 5-shot cylinders with five engraved panels. They have silver plated brass grip frames & 1-pc walnut grips. CONDITION: SN 48511. Very fine. Bbl retains about 85% bright blue with some flaked areas to light patina. Cylinder retains 60% thin blue and the frame traces of orig case colors. Back strap & butt strap retain most of their orig silver-plating with the trigger guard & front strap brass patina. Grip is extremely fine with a couple of chips in the varnish, otherwise retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of small spots of rust. SN 48522. Very fine. Bbl retains about 75% orig blue with light patina. Cylinder retains 15-20% orig blue with some scattered light surface spotting. Grip frame is a mottled silver patina & the grip frame retains most of its orig silver plating. Grips are crisp with slightly worn edges & retain about 96-97% orig varnish. Handspring is broken, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with two or three small spots of rust. 4-56892 JR631 (4,500-6,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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. |