ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS.

ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. SN 14538 & 14543. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ round bbls, German silver front sights, brass grip frames with 1-pc ivory grips, both carved on the left side with a deep relief Lady Liberty. The frames, bbls, hammers & grip frames are all engraved in Gustave Young style, probably in his shop with his trademark style of flowing foliate arabesque patterns with blossoms incorporated in the center of the various scrolls. The hammer noses are engraved with his trademark wolf’s heads on each side and the top of the back straps have his trademark fan. The engraving patterns are down the sides of both bbls meeting on the top in front of the address. #14538 has a fish incorporated in the engraving on the left side of the bbl. Both revolvers have a small “E” by all of the serial numbers on the bottom. CONDITION: Both revolvers are all matching including the wedges and are about fine. #14543 retains about 60% orig silver-plating on the bbl & rammer. Cylinder retains 15-20% silver-plating and traces of gold wash with the balance a light gray patina and retains 25-30% naval battle scene. Five of the six safety pins are reasonably intact. Frame retains about 50% orig silver and the hammer traces of orig gold wash. Trigger guard retains about 30% thin silver-plating with the balance of the grip frame a light lemony patina. Grips are sound with a beautiful aged mellow patina with several age lines, slightly shrunken with heavy wear on Lady Liberty. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. #14538 retains 30-40% orig silver-plating on the bbl & rammer. Cylinder is overall a light gray patina with scattered light pitting and retains about 50% naval battle scene. Frame retains 15-20% silver-plating and the grip frame traces of silver in the sheltered areas. Grips have four repair holes, retain a beautiful mellow patina with numerous small age lines and are slightly shrunken with heavy wear to Lady Liberty. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-54347 (16,000-22,000)

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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	655A.	$17,250.00	ENGRAVED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVERS. Cal. 36. SN 14538 & 14543. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ round bbls, German silver front sights, brass grip frames with 1-pc ivory grips, both carved on the left side with a deep relief Lady Liberty. The frames, bbls, hammers & grip frames are all engraved in Gustave Young style, probably in his shop with his trademark style of flowing foliate arabesque patterns with blossoms incorporated in the center of the various scrolls. The hammer noses are engraved with his trademark wolf’s heads on each side and the top of the back straps have his trademark fan. The engraving patterns are down the sides of both bbls meeting on the top in front of the address. #14538 has a fish incorporated in the engraving on the left side of the bbl. Both revolvers have a small “E” by all of the serial numbers on the bottom. CONDITION: Both revolvers are all matching including the wedges and are about fine. #14543 retains about 60% orig silver-plating on the bbl & rammer. Cylinder retains 15-20% silver-plating and traces of gold wash with the balance a light gray patina and retains 25-30% naval battle scene. Five of the six safety pins are reasonably intact. Frame retains about 50% orig silver and the hammer traces of orig gold wash. Trigger guard retains about 30% thin silver-plating with the balance of the grip frame a light lemony patina. Grips are sound with a beautiful aged mellow patina with several age lines, slightly shrunken with heavy wear on Lady Liberty. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. #14538 retains 30-40% orig silver-plating on the bbl & rammer. Cylinder is overall a light gray patina with scattered light pitting and retains about 50% naval battle scene. Frame retains 15-20% silver-plating and the grip frame traces of silver in the sheltered areas. Grips have four repair holes, retain a beautiful mellow patina with numerous small age lines and are slightly shrunken with heavy wear to Lady Liberty. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with moderate pitting. 4-54347 (16,000-22,000) 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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