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Extremely Rare Engraved Antique American Pocket Pistols
LOT 1077
Scarce Factory Engraved Colt Cloverleaf House Model Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 5840, 41 RF cal., 3 inch round bbl., blue/gold/silver finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1873. This four shot version is known as the “Cloverleaf” due to the shape of the cylinder when viewed from the front. The
cylinder, ejector rod and hammer are finished in gold and the frame and barrel silver. The top of the barrel is marked “COLTS HOUSE PISTOL/
HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” flanked by Maltese crosses and the top strap is marked “PAT. SEP.19, 1871.” The matching serial number appears on the butt
and bottom of the barrel. The sides of the barrel, each cylinder chamber frame and top of the back strap are engraved with a floral scroll and
punch dot pattern and very well could have been executed by the hand of master engraver Louis D. Nimschke. There is a blank panel on the left
side of the frame and blank banner on the right side. In addition there are scallop patterns on the top and sides of the top strap, lower and front portion of the frame and on the back strap. There is a zigzag pattern in each cylinder flute. Pinched blade front and frame notch rear sights and fitted with smooth pearl birds head grips. CONDITION: Very fine plus. The barrel retains 95% plus original silver plating, darkening with age in some areas. The frame retains 35% original silver, mainly in the protected areas, also darkened with age. The ejector rod and hammer retain 30% of the original gold finish all in sheltered areas. The cylinder retains traces of original gold finish concentrated in the flutes with the balance having a smooth mottled patina. The grips are excellent with a couple of minor dings but other wise have a nice grain pattern. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. A rare factory engraved Cloverleaf in very fine condition.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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LOT 1078
Rare Factory Engraved Remington Elliot Patent 32 Caliber Pepperbox Revolver - Serial no. 15636, 32 RF cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/nickel finish, gutta percha grips. Marketed as the New Repeating Pistol [Elliot’s Patent] No.2, the Remington-Elliot .32 Caliber Pepperbox was manufactured from 1863 to 1888, concurrently with the .22 Pepperbox. Silver finished blade front and groove rear sights with “MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y.” on the left barrel rib and “ELLIOT’S PATENTS MAY 29, 1860-OCT.1, 1861” on the right markings. The top barrels are decoratively etched with a 1 inch wedge of scrollwork extending back from the muzzle
and a 2 inch tall, scroll accented array of arms extending from the muzzle. The frame shows near full coverage engraving, chiefly of a scroll pattern with floral accents around the barrel hinge, checkerboard patterns above the grips, a radiant burst emerging from the rear sight and a small circled “B” on the left side of the frame.
CONDITION: Very good plus with a mixed gray patina. Showing mild spotting and handling marks overall. Strong nickel is present on the trigger with mild flaking. The grips are fine with a few scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,500