PAIR OF ENGRAVED BELGIAN BREVETE COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.

PAIR OF ENGRAVED BELGIAN BREVETE COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. Cal. 32. SN 7846 & 7847. Typical Colt configuration with 6-5/16″ oct bbls mushroom shaped brass front sight, marked on the top flat “Colt Brevete” with silver-plated brass grip frames containing 1-pc ebony grips. About 1/2 the bbl, the rammer pivot, all of the cylinder and frame, all of the backstrap and butt and about 1/2 the trigger guard are beautifully etch engraved with grape vine, leaf and grape cluster engraving, having a stippled background. They have Belgian proofs on the bbls and cylinders. The front of the cylinders are marked “N Gilon” and have a Belgian proof on the opposite edge. Accompanied by information from the consignor, which advises that one of the inspector marks on the cylinder, is for the period 1853-1877. Consignor also states that the grape vine & leaf pattern engraving is of the pre-1866 period. CONDITION: #7846 is very fine. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray metal color. Grip frame retains about 60% thin orig silver plate. Grips are fine showing light wear and retain most of an old refinish. Cylinder retains all five safety pins. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore with some fine roughness about mid-point. #7847 is almost identical to its mate condition wise. Cylinder retains all five safety pins and the grip frame retains about 50% silver plate. Grips are fine and retain most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore and some light roughness. A fine unusual pair of Colt copies 4-54020 JR643 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	591	$8,337.00	PAIR OF ENGRAVED BELGIAN BREVETE COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVERS. Cal. 32. SN 7846 & 7847. Typical Colt configuration with 6-5/16″ oct bbls mushroom shaped brass front sight, marked on the top flat “Colt Brevete” with silver-plated brass grip frames containing 1-pc ebony grips. About 1/2 the bbl, the rammer pivot, all of the cylinder and frame, all of the backstrap and butt and about 1/2 the trigger guard are beautifully etch engraved with grape vine, leaf and grape cluster engraving, having a stippled background. They have Belgian proofs on the bbls and cylinders. The front of the cylinders are marked “N Gilon” and have a Belgian proof on the opposite edge. Accompanied by information from the consignor, which advises that one of the inspector marks on the cylinder, is for the period 1853-1877. Consignor also states that the grape vine & leaf pattern engraving is of the pre-1866 period. CONDITION: #7846 is very fine. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas, being mostly a silver/gray metal color. Grip frame retains about 60% thin orig silver plate. Grips are fine showing light wear and retain most of an old refinish. Cylinder retains all five safety pins. Mechanics are fine. Brilliant shiny bore with some fine roughness about mid-point. #7847 is almost identical to its mate condition wise. Cylinder retains all five safety pins and the grip frame retains about 50% silver plate. Grips are fine and retain most of an old refinish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore and some light roughness. A fine unusual pair of Colt copies 4-54020 JR643 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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