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Lot 261: Two Engraved Antique Colt with Wexell & DeGress Style Grips

Collector's Lot of Two Engraved Antique Colt Spur Trigger Pocket Revolvers with Wexell & DeGress Patent Marked Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 261: Two Engraved Antique Colt with Wexell & DeGress Style Grips

Collector's Lot of Two Engraved Antique Colt Spur Trigger Pocket Revolvers with Wexell & DeGress Patent Marked Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Open Top
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 2/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: brass
Stock:
Item Views: 845
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 226
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1871-1877. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address flanked by Maltese crosses. The left of the frame is marked "22 CAL". The period retailer engraving features flourishes of floral scroll on the sides of the frame and a diamond and clover pattern on the cylinder. It is fitted with an attractive pair of Wexell & DeGress style grips marked "PAT APR 28.74" at the top of the left, floral motifs throughout, and a lion's head on the right. Includes a hardwood case that holds both revolvers and a bore brush.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 75% plus of the period retailer applied engraving and nickel finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and few scattered patches of light pitting. The grips are also fine showing an attractively aged patina. Mechanically fine. The case is fine with one of the hinges detached from the lid and generally light wear and handling marks.



B) Colt New Line .22 Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Line 22
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch slab sided
Finish: nickel
Grip: brass
Stock:
Item Views: 845
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 226
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1873. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address, with "22 CAL" on the left of the frame. The revolver has 50% plus coverage period retailer floral scroll engraving. It is fitted with a pair of attractive gilt brass Wexell & DeGress style grips, the left marked with the 1874 patent date and featuring floral motifs and a horse head on the right panel.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 30% of the period retailer applied engraving and nickel finish with the balance having thinned to mostly an attractively aged brass. The grips are fine and retains 50% plus of the gilt finish with the balance a similarly aged brass. Mechanically excellent.



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