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LOT 3223
Outstanding Colt Etched Panel New House Model Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 18240, 38 CF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1884 with standard markings and features including the desirable “COLT HOUSE 38” etched panel on the left of
the barrel. This revolver is one of roughly 4,000 manufactured from 1880-1886, as a continuation of the “house” revolver line, and part of Colt’s “New” line of revolvers.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retains 99% of the original nickel finish with some scattered
light spotting and a patch of very light flaking on the right of the frame in front of the cylinder. The etched panel is crisp. The grips are also excellent with a minor flat spot on the left, a few scattered light handling marks, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500 LOT 3224
Rare Short Octagonal Barreled Early Production Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver -
Serial no. 2123, 41 RF cal., 1 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1871, the first year of production, this is a fine example of a rare short barrel (1 1/2 inch) version of the
“Cloverleaf” revolver. The left barrel flat is marked “COLT” and is the only marking on the short barrel variations, and the serial number is on the butt. The ejector rod is mounted in the cylinder pin and extends through a lug on
the bottom of the barrel to the muzzle. Blue barrel and cylinder, niter blue hammer and silver plated brass frame. Fitted with smooth varnished walnut grips.
CONDITION: Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish remaining with the balance a smooth mottled brown patina. The frame retains 85% plus original silver plating, some of which is darkening with age. The hammer retains 80% original niter blue. The exposed brass has an aged patina. The grips are very fine with 85% original varnish remaining, showing some high point wear, and a few minor dings and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
LOT 3225
Exceptional Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver - Serial no. 83145, 22 RF cal., 2 3/8 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1875, the top of the barrel is marked “COLTS PT.F.A.MFG CO/HARTFORD, CT.
U.S.A.” flaked by Maltese crosses, and the left side of the frame is marked “22 CAL”. The matching serial number
is marked on the bottom of the barrel lug and on the butt. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, seven round
unfluted cylinder, all nickel finish with niter blue screws and fitted with smooth two piece varnished grips.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 98% of the untouched original nickel finish with some speckled flaking on the left rear of the barrel and on the barrel lug and minor flaking on the trigger. There are a few minor scratches and dings. Most of the faded original niter finish remains on the screw heads. The grips are excellent with 95% original varnish, some lower edge wear and a couple of very small minor dents. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
136 Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3222
London Agency Cased Set of Two Colt Model No. 2 Derringers -A) Colt No. 2 Derringer - Serial no. 6884, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2
inch irregular bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This set consists of a pair of Model No. 2 derringer pistols within a case that has a “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co./14, Pall Mall, S.W./London.” marked trade label inside the lid. The pair of pistols both have the Colt Hartford address on top of the barrels, identical flourishes of floral scroll engraving on the frames, serial
number on the bottom of the barrels and butts, and matching checkered grips. Both are also marked with British proofs on the bottom of the barrel and Rampant Colt (only visible on “A” gun) on the upper left of the frame. These two pistols are more than 500 serial numbers apart, but, given their nearly identical condition and features, they have almost certainly
been a pair for a very long time. The previously mentioned included hardwood case has a blank brass escutcheon on the exterior of the lid and also contains some .41 Rimfire cartridges.
CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, a few scattered patches of very light surface pitting, and crisp engraving. The grips are very good with
some light handling marks and well-defined checkering with a few minor overruns. Mechanically excellent. B) Colt No. 2 Deringer - Serial no. 6326, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, a few scattered patches of very light surface pitting, and crisp engraving. The grips are very good with some scattered
light handling marks and well-defined checkering with a few overruns. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with some minor handling/storage marks scattered throughout and some mild wear to the lining.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500