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$8,050.00
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ENGRAVED COLT POCKET NAVY CONVERSION REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. SN 6414. Beautiful dlx engraved Colt with 4-1/2″ oct bbl without rammer, 5-shot rebated cyl, silver plated brass grip frame and highly figured deluxe burl walnut 1-pc grip. Engraving is late percussion style virtually identical to two revolvers pictured on p. 271 & another on p. 272 in The Colt Engraving Book, Vol. I, Wilson. This engraving has all characteristics of Gustave Young with his trademark flower blossoms & shell pattern at top of back strap. Bbl has 50-60% coverage over lugs & top flats with frame & hammer having full coverage. Grip frame is engraved to match. The four serial numbers on bottom all have a small “E” adjacent to serial number. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 30% orig blue, bright in sheltered areas, with balance a gray patina and a few dents on two of sharp edges. Cyl retains 50-60% orig blue, quite thin on major diameter, stronger & brighter in rebated section. Cyl retains about 80% stagecoach holdup scene. Frame & hammer retain about 90% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, brilliant on sides of hammer. Trigger guard retains about 40% silver plating with back strap & butt strap brass patina. Grip has a couple of grain checks on left side & a chipped right toe with minor nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-59194 JR22 (8,000-15,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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. |