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  • Lot #436
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Lot 436: Two Antique Colt Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 436: Two Antique Colt Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) "Colt Brevette a Paris" Inscribed Single Shot Cartridge Pistol Conversion of a Colt Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 CF
Barrel: 8 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 549
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Very unusual conversion possibly from the 1870s.

B) Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1849
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 6 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 549
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1851.

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