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Lot #655

Lot 654: Cased Adams and Adams Master Engraved Colt 1860 Army Revolver

Rare Cased John Adams Sr. Signed and Master Engraved 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Commemorative Colt Black Powder Series Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Adams & Adams Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 654: Cased Adams and Adams Master Engraved Colt 1860 Army Revolver

Rare Cased John Adams Sr. Signed and Master Engraved 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Commemorative Colt Black Powder Series Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Adams & Adams Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
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Rare Cased John Adams Sr. Signed and Master Engraved 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Commemorative Colt Black Powder Series Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver with Adams & Adams Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: carved
Stock:
Item Views: 1708
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 491
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured as a Blackpowder Series Colt 1860 Army, subsequently master engraved by the world renowned firm of Adams & Adams as a run of a mere 35 pieces, and finished by Doug Turnbull. Below the serial number is the signature "J. ADAMS" for master engraver John Adams Sr. An included Adams & Adams letter lists this revolver as being in .44 caliber, state #10 "Georgia" with a custom North and South motif, and blue and casehardened finish by Turnbull Mfg. Co. The letter also confirms the grip material and lists the carving as executed by John Adams Sr. The revolver is housed in a Duncan Everheart made hardwood case with maroon velvet lining and a mirror inserted into the lid. A brass plaque on the exterior reads "ADAMS & ADAMS/NORTH SOUTH/~1861 CIVIL WAR/SESQUICENTENNIAL 2011~/COMMEMORATIVE 1860 ARMY".

Rating Definition:

Excellent as engraved by Master Engraver John Adams Sr., retaining 99% plus Doug Turnbull blue finish and case colors with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. The grip is very fine with an attractive aged coloration and a few age lines on the left side. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.



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