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  • Lot #564
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Lot #565

Lot 564: Two Cased A.A. White Engraved Colt Revolvers with Factory Letter

Excellent Presentation Cased Set of Two A.A. White Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Powder Series Percussion Revolvers with Accessories and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Lot 564: Two Cased A.A. White Engraved Colt Revolvers with Factory Letter

Excellent Presentation Cased Set of Two A.A. White Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Powder Series Percussion Revolvers with Accessories and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Black Powder Series Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part round
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1651
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 451
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

The included factory letter confirms the serial numbers, calibers, barrel lengths, blue finish, the grips listed as "wood", along with the Class "B" scroll engravings, gold inlaid band at the muzzles, and gold inlaid "rampant colt" on the left side of the barrel lugs of both revolvers in the set (listed as performed by A.A. White Engraving Co.), and furnished with a two-drawer presentation case when included in a shipment of six sets sent to Aeromarine Supply Co. at 7605 Eastwood Mall in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 24, 1985. The front grip strap of revolver "A" is marked "COLT ENG." on the right side under the grip line. Both are fitted with smooth one-piece grips with matching serial numbers written on the interior in ink along with "HAND MADE BY/D.C." in red ink under the left side panels. Includes the aforementioned walnut two-drawer presentation case fitted for both revolvers, two Eley Bros. cap tins, two appropriate Colt powder flasks (one brass and large, the other small and blued steel), two brass bullet molds with casehardened sprue cutters, and two "L" shaped combination tools. Keys for the case are absent.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as masterfully factory embellished by A.A. White Engraving Co., retaining 99% plus original blue, casehardened, and gold inlay finishes with limited handling marks and crisp engravings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine.



B) Colt Black Powder Series Model 1851 Navy Squareback Trigger Guard Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy Black Powder Series
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1651
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 451
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as masterfully embellished by A.A. White Engraving Co., retaining 99% plus original blue, casehardened, and gold inlay finishes with limited handling evidence and crisp engravings. Mechanically excellent.



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