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Lot 837: Set of Two Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Pow

Set of Two Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Powder Series Percussion Revolvers with Original Boxes and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 837: Set of Two Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Pow

Set of Two Cased Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Black Powder Series Percussion Revolvers with Original Boxes and Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
Class: Antique
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

These revolvers feature skillfully executed floral scroll engraving on the rear section of the barrel, the sides of the loading lever, the frame, the trigger guard and the back strap. The hammer has a wolf's head design on each side. The muzzle end of the barrel has a gold inlaid band and there is a gold inlaid Rampant Colt on the left side of the barrel lug. Fitted with a nicely figured smooth one piece walnut grip. With the original box numbered to the gun, a powder flask, a cap tin, a bullet mold, a combination tool and a two drawer walnut case lined with blue velvet housing both guns and their accessories.

Rating Definition:

Near new with a few scattered light handling/storage marks and a faint drag line on the cylinder. The box is good and the case is excellent.



B) Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1072
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
Class: Antique
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

Similar to the "A" gun. With the original box numbered to the gun, a powder flask, a bullet mold, a combination tool and a cap tin.

Rating Definition:

Near new with only a few light handling/storage marks overall. The box is very good.



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