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Lot 1816: Cased Pair of Two A.A. White Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Se

Cased Pair of Two A.A. White Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Second Generation Colt Percussion Revolvers with Boxes, Accessories and Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 1816: Cased Pair of Two A.A. White Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Se

Cased Pair of Two A.A. White Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid 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 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt 1851 Navy Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 1375
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
Class: Antique
Description:

These revolvers feature class "B" floral scroll engraving performed by Master Engraver Alvin A. White. The sides of the hammer are engraved with the wolf's head design. There is a gold inlaid band at the muzzle and there is a flush gold inlaid Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the barrel lug. The left side of the front strap is stamped "COLT ENG.". The smooth one piece ivory grip has the assembly number marked in pencil on the inside. The factory letter confirms the configuration with the type of stocks as "Not Listed", that it was engraved by A.A. White, that it was shipped to Pacific International on April 29th, 1983 and that it was paired with a 3rd Model Dragoon serial number "24688". With a Colt "woodgrain" box numbered to gun, a Colt Custom Shop walnut display case lined in wine colored velvet, an empty cap tin, an engraved screwdriver/nipple wrench, a powder flask and a two cavity bullet mold.

Rating Definition:

Near new with a very faint partial drag line on the cylinder, some minor scratches on the ramrod and there are a few light handling/storage marks overall. The case is very good with some scattered scratches and dings. The box is very good with edge wear, tears and some minor flaking. The accessories are all 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: ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 1375
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
Class: Antique
Description:

Similar to the "A" gun. The factory letter confirms the configuration with the type of stocks as "Not Listed", that it was shipped to Pacific International on April 29th, 1983 and that it was paired with an 1851 Navy serial number "24858". With a Colt "woodgrain" box with detached end label that is included, a powder flask, a two cavity bullet mold, a screwdriver/nipple wrench and an empty cap tin.

Rating Definition:

Near new with a faint partial drag line on the cylinder, some minor scratches on the ramrod, the ivory grip is slightly undersize and there are a few scattered light handling/storage marks. The box is good with some edge wear and tears. The accessories are all very good or better.



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