CASED PAIR OF COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

CASED PAIR OF COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. SN 42624. .35 cal. 7-1/2″ barrel. 1) Gustave Young engraving, including the wolf’s head on the hammer and barrel lug and scroll engraving on other parts, some mixed with flowers. “COLT’S / PATENT” on the left side of the frame is also engraved. CONDITION: Blue/gray patina overall with light to moderate pitting on barrel and cylinder. 50% silver on backstrap and trigger guard. The ivory grips have numerous natural age marks, but are still solid. The action is fine. 2) ROOT SIDE HAMMER. SN 9767. .31 cal. 3-1/2″ round barrel. Is not engraved, but does have the ivory grips. CONDITION: 50% blue on the frame, 40% on the cylinder, traces on the barrel which has a spot of light pitting near the muzzle. The casehardening colors on the hammer are bright, with a small patch of surface rust on the back. The green velvet lined case also contains a small COLT PATENT eagle flask and an unmarked larger flask, two bullet molds, a cap tin, nipple wrench and key. The case has numerous dents and scratches, but is solid on the outside. Some partitions are loose, and three have been re-glued. The eagle flask is fine, the other is dented and has a replaced spout. The navy mold has “S” inspector marks on both handles and is very good. The “31 PKT” mold has a rust/brown patina. The lock on the case works. 4-48716 (9,500-11,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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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	460	$10,350.00	CASED PAIR OF COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. SN 42624. .35 cal. 7-1/2″ barrel. 1) Gustave Young engraving, including the wolf’s head on the hammer and barrel lug and scroll engraving on other parts, some mixed with flowers. “COLT’S / PATENT” on the left side of the frame is also engraved. CONDITION: Blue/gray patina overall with light to moderate pitting on barrel and cylinder. 50% silver on backstrap and trigger guard. The ivory grips have numerous natural age marks, but are still solid. The action is fine. 2) ROOT SIDE HAMMER. SN 9767. .31 cal. 3-1/2″ round barrel. Is not engraved, but does have the ivory grips. CONDITION: 50% blue on the frame, 40% on the cylinder, traces on the barrel which has a spot of light pitting near the muzzle. The casehardening colors on the hammer are bright, with a small patch of surface rust on the back. The green velvet lined case also contains a small COLT PATENT eagle flask and an unmarked larger flask, two bullet molds, a cap tin, nipple wrench and key. The case has numerous dents and scratches, but is solid on the outside. Some partitions are loose, and three have been re-glued. The eagle flask is fine, the other is dented and has a replaced spout. The navy mold has “S” inspector marks on both handles and is very good. The “31 PKT” mold has a rust/brown patina. The lock on the case works. 4-48716 (9,500-11,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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