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Lot 1910:Extremely Rare Documented Cased Set of Two Engraved and Nickel P

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1910:Extremely Rare Documented Cased Set of Two Engraved and Nickel P

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Extremely Rare Documented Cased Set of Two Engraved and Nickel Plated Consecutively Numbered Colt Black Powder Series 1860 Fluted Cylinder Army Percussion Revolvers with Factory Letter Ivory Grips and Accessories

A) Colt 1860 Army Revolver

There were only 10 of these beautiful revolvers manufactured by the Colt Custom Shop. This revolver has expertly executed "C" coverage of American floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background performed by John Adams Sr. The hammer is also engraved with the wolf's head design on both sides. Fitted with a smooth one piece ivory grip. The factory letter confirms the configuration of both revolvers and states that they were shipped to Armsmear II in Anaheim, California on December 20th, 1991. There is also a letter from John Adams Sr. stating he engraved this revolver for the Colt Custom Shop, that this revolver was ordered by Al Brichaux and that he shipped it back to Colt on 3/22/1991. These revolvers come with a copy of and are pictured in the book "Colt and Its Collectors" on page 346. With the original box numbered to the gun, a two gun walnut Colt case lined in royal blue velvet, an empty cap tin, a two cavity bullet mold, a nipple wrench/screwdriver, a powder flask and a Colt Black Powder Series 1860 Army accessory box.

ConditionNear new with only a few light handling/storage marks overall. The case is excellent with a few light scratches and dings. The box is very good with punctures, edge wear and tape. The accessories and accessory box are excellent. The book is also excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1860 Army Black Powder Series
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 percussion
Barrel8 inch round
Finishnickel
Gripivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2655
Catalog page318

B) Colt 1860 Army Revolver

As described in "A". With a letter from Adams & Adams Custom Engravers stating this revolver was ordered by Al Brichaux, engraved by John J. Adams Sr. for the Colt Custom Shop and that he shipped it back to Colt on 3/22/1991. With the original box numbered to the gun.

ConditionNear new with only a few light handling/storage marks scattered overall. The box is very good with punctures, edge wear and tape.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1860 Army Black Powder Series
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 percussion
Barrel8 inch round
Finishnickel
Gripivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2655
Catalog page318
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