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SERIAL NUMBER 4
LOT 3190
Extremely Desirable Single Digit Serial Number 4 Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 4, 36 cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. The Model 1862 was one of the last Colt revolvers released during Samuel Colt’s life and is arguably one of the most advanced and attractive of all Colt percussion revolvers. It was an excellent compact sidearm for a law enforcement officer, military officer, or common soldier during the Civil War. This incredibly early Colt Model 1862 Police may have been a pre-production prototype from 1861, given the lack of the usual patent markings on the frame and cylinder, as well as the non-standard numbering style. The matching serial number is stamped on the sides of the loading lever, arbor pin, and cylinder in addition to the usual locations on the wedge, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and hand-written in the back strap mortise of the grip. The barrel has a brass cone front sight and is double stamped with “-ADDRESS SAML
COLT HARTFORD CT.-” The frame does not have a capping groove. The barrel and cylinder, as well as some of the small parts, were finished blue, the grip straps were silver plated, and the loading lever, frame, and hammer were casehardened. The grip is piano varnished walnut. CONDITION: Fine with 30% original case colors, 85% original silver plating showing dark aged patina in some areas and lighter aged patina in the more exposed portions, 25% original blue finish on the cylinder, mostly smooth gray-brown patina on the balance, minimal light oxidation/pitting, and mild overall wear. The grip is also fine and retains the majority of the original finish, a few scratches and dings, and minor edge wear. Mechanically fine. This is the earliest Colt Model 1862 Police we’ve ever brought to auction and would be a significant addition to any Colt collection. Estimate: 6,500 - 10,000
LOT 3191
Colt 1855 “Root” Sidehammer Pocket Revolver - Serial no. 14318, 28 Percussion cal., 3 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1856. The revolver has a blue finish with casehardened hammer and loading lever. The cylinder features the roll engraved cabin and Indian scene. The top barrel flat is marked with the pointing finger, “COLT’S PT./1855” flanked by Maltese crosses followed by “ADDRESS COL. COLT/HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” flanked by Maltese crosses. The butt and cylinder have matching numbers. Fitted with a nicely figured and varnished one piece walnut grip. CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel and frame retain 75% original blue finish showing scattered flaking with the exposed areas having a crisp smooth gray patina. The barrel marking is crisp and clear. The cylinder retains 30% original finish mixed with smooth brownish gray patina. The cylinder has a clear scene and marking. The hammer and lever retain 90% bright vivid original case colors. The high figured grip is excellent retaining 97% original “piano finish” varnish with some very minor lower edge wear and a few minor dings. The action is fine. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3192
Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 106263, 31 cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This very fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket was manufactured in 1855 and has a brass cone front sight, the two-line “{ADDRESS SAML COLT/NEW YORK CITY}” barrel marking, five-shot cylinder with the stagecoach holdup scene, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame (upper line faint), “8” and “G” on the left side of the trigger guard, and matching serial numbers on the wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The case contains a small eagle pattern powder flask, early style “COLTS/PATENT” brass bullet mold without a sprue cutter, cap tin, and L-shaped combination tool.
CONDITION: Very fine with 95% plus original silver plating on the grip frame which displays an attractive age darkened patina, 80% original blue finish on the barrel, 40% original blue and a crisp roll-scene on the cylinder, 70% original smoky gray case colors and patina on the frame as well as the loading lever and hammer, and minor overall wear including some light dings and scratches. The grip retains 90% plus of the high gloss “piano” varnish and has light lower edge wear and some small dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are fine and have minor age and storage related wear, including a thin crack in the lid.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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LOT 3193
Scarce and Desirable Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 13898, 31 cal., 3 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This is a scarce Model 1848 Baby Dragoon Pocket Model variation that was manufactured in 1850 with a three inch barrel without provisions for a loading lever, later style rectangular cylinder stop slots, a solid lug without loading grooves, and otherwise standard Model 1848 markings and features including matching serial numbers (including partial number in ink on the grip) and stagecoach cylinder scene. CONDITION: Very good, retaining traces of blue finish and cases colors with a gray brown patina on the balance. 75% original silver finish remains on the trigger guard and back strap with an attractive aged patina and some edge wear. The grips are very good retaining half of the moderately worn original varnish with a few minor dings and high edge wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000