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Lot 1811: Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Gold Inlaid Consecutively Seri

Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered Set of Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers with Boxes, Accessories and Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 1811: Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Gold Inlaid Consecutively Seri

Cased Alvin A. White Engraved and Gold Inlaid Consecutively Serial Numbered Set of Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers with Boxes, Accessories and Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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A) 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: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1398
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 299
Class: Antique
Description:

There is masterfully executed floral scroll engraving on the rear portion of the barrel, on the barrel lug, on the flat sides of the loading lever, on the frame, on the trigger guard, on the back strap and on the butt. There is a gold inlaid band at the muzzle and a gold inlaid Rampant Colt on the left side of the barrel lug. Both sides of the hammer are engraved with the wolf's head motif. The left side of the front strap is stamped "COLT ENG.". Fitted with a smooth one piece walnut grip. Comes with a maroon Colt box with Custom Shop label numbered to the gun, a two drawer walnut case lined in royal blue velvet, an empty cap tin, a bullet mold, a powder flask and a nipple wrench/screwdriver. The factory letter confirms the configuration, that A. A. White performed the engraving, that it was shipped with a 3rd Model Dragoon serial number 24997 and that it was shipped to Stacy Williams Co. on October 23rd, 1986.

Rating Definition:

Near new with some scattered minor handling/storage marks. The box is excellent. The case is also excellent. All of the accessories are very good or better.



B) Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon Black Powder Series
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1398
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 299
Class: Antique
Description:

Similar to the "A" gun and is housed in the same case. With a Colt "woodgrain" box with Custom Shop label numbered to the gun, an empty cap tin, a screwdriver/nipple wrench, a powder flask and a bullet mold. The factory letter confirms the configuration.

Rating Definition:

Near new with some scratches on the ramrod and some muting of the case colors on the frame. The box is very good. The accessories are all very good or better.



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