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LOT 3258
Colt Third Model (Thuer) 41 Caliber Derringer - Serial no. 45708, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from 1875 to 1912. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT-” in large italicized letters and “41 CAL” is marked on the left side of the frame. Serial number is on the left side of the frame under the grip. The grips are numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus bright original blue finish showing some thinning to a gray. The frame retains 97% original nickel finish with the back strap having a frosted appearance. The grips are also excellent with some high edge wear and a few minor handling marks with most of the varnish remaining. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3259
Excellent Colt New Line 38 Caliber Etched Panel Revolver - Serial no. 10155, 38 Colt CF cal., 2 1/4 inch round
bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1879. The top of the barrel has the two line Hartford address with the left side of the barrel having the acid etched “COLT NEW 38” panel. The
underside of the barrel has the patent date and serial number. The left side of the frame is marked “38 CAL C.” The grips are numbered to another gun.
CONDITION: Excellent. The cylinder and barrel retain 90% bright original blue finish. The acid etched panel is excellent. The frame retains 80% original vivid case colors. The grips are very fine with high edge wear and a number of minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 3260
Excellent Colt Etched Panel New Line 32 Caliber Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no.
9993, 32 RF cal., 2 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. This revolver is a First Model Colt New Line which was manufactured in 1875. It features the standard two line Hartford address with Maltese crosses and
an etched “COLT NEW 32” on the left side. “32 CAL” stamped on the left side of the frame. Niter blue cylinder pin catch, cylinder pin, screws, hammer and spur trigger, with remaining surfaces nickel. Matching serial number on frame
and barrel. Fitted with pearl grips.
CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver retains 98% original nickel finish with some light flaking, some scattered frost and fine surface scratches. The excellent original etched panel on the left side of the barrel is clear and crisp. The grips are excellent with a couple light chips missing and a few small hairline aged cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3261
Exceptional Colt Second Model Single Shot Derringer - Serial no. 7602, 41 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch bbl., blue/nickel finish, walnut
checkered grips. Manufactured between 1870 and 1890 with approximately 9000 produced. Standard two line Hartford address marking on top of the blue barrel followed by “No. 2”, the bottom of the barrel is marked with two British proofmarks and the
serial number. The bright steel frame, engraved with leaf scrolls on the sides and top at the breech and behind the hammer, is marked with “41 CAL” just below the barrel release on the right side, “B” just ahead of the trigger and the serial number on the butt.
The spur trigger and hammer are casehardened. Varnished checkered birds head grips. Silver blade front sight and a notch in the hammer for the rear sight.
CONDITION: Very fine with 85% of the bright original high polish blue finish remaining on the barrel, thinning only along high points. The markings on the top of the barrel are faint due to factory polishing but correct. The iron frame is an even, bright patina. The engraving is clear and strong. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 3262
Scarce and Desirable Short Barreled Colt House Model Cloverleaf Revolver - Serial no. 6903, 41 RF cal., 1 3/8 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1878 this is an example of a short barrel version of the “Cloverleaf” revolver. German silver blade front and frame groove rear sights, with “COLT” on the
left side of the barrel and the serial number on the underside, with the ejector pin slotting into a notch on the underside of the muzzle. “PAT.SEP.19.1871” is stamped on the inside of the top strap groove. Fitted with a
checkered hammer, spur trigger, and a pair of birds head grips.
CONDITION: Fine, the barrel and cylinder retain 30% of the original blue finish, with areas of gray patina along with scattered spotting and handling marks. Some traces of the original silver are present on the frame, which shows an attractive antique patina overall. The grips are very good, with a few mild dents. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250