2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 122
Civil War Era Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 95113, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1860 with
standard markings and features including matching numbers on the
barrel, frame, trigger guard, back strap (partially ground away), loading
lever, arbor pin, cylinder, and wedge. Many of the commercial Colt
revolvers produced before and during the Civil War were used as
privately purchased sidearms.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% plus of the original blue finish, 70% of the original case colors
on the hammer and loading lever, the frame shows patterns of case colors, and 85% of the
original attractively patinated silver plating with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina. The grip is also fine
with minor dings and scratches throughout, a couple minor absent chips in the toe, and a moderate divot near
the front strap. Mechanically excellent. A fine representative example of a Colt Model 1851 Navy
from the Civil War Era!
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
LOT 125
Exceptional Colt Model 1862 Police/Pocket Navy
Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Desirable Long Barrel
- Serial no. 10881, 38 RF cal., 6 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1862 and later one of approximately 6,500
converted c. 1873-1875. The barrel has the standard two-line address
and the two patent dates are marked on the left of the frame. Matching
visible serial numbers including “881” partial number on the cylinder.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus original nickel finish with some mild flaking on
the ejector rod housing, some mild wear on the grip straps exposing an attractively patinated
brass, and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The grip is very fine with some scattered
minor dings and scratches and some scattered mild flaking of the varnish, which is more concentrated on the
butt. Mechanically functions fine, but is slightly out of time.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
LOT 123
U.S. Navy Cartridge Conversion Colt Model
1861 Navy Revolver - Serial no. 7041, 38 CF cal., 7 1/2
inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1862, this is one of only 2,200 Model 1861 Navy
revolvers believed to have been factory converted in the mid 1870s.
The U.S. Navy had only purchased a few hundred ‘61 Navies during
the Civil War. Like the U.S.N. contract Model 1851 Navy revolvers, these revolvers saw use
in the Civil War and remained in use into the late 19th century. It has a German silver blade
front sight, the New York barrel address, “R.W.M.” and an anchor on the bottom of the barrel
at the breech, “PAT. JULY. 25, 1871./PAT. JULY. 2, 1872.” stamped over “COLTS PATENT on the
left side of the frame, “36 CAL” on the left side of the trigger guard,
“222/7041” on the cylinder, “041” on the loading gate, and “7041”
on the barrel, frame, grip straps, and grip.
CONDITION: Very good, showing mostly a smooth grey patina with
traces of factory refurbished blue finish in sheltered areas primarily
around the barrel lug, traces of case colors on the frame, the brass
showing an attractive antique patina, and some scattered patches
of light pitting. The grip is fair with heavy wear, numerous dings and scratches scattered throughout, and a
hairline crack in the right butt. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
LOT 126
Colt Model 1862 Police/Pocket Navy
Cartridge Conversion Revolver with Holster - Serial
no. 2709, 38 RF cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1861 and later one of approximately
6,500 converted c. 1873-1875. The barrel has the standard one-line
address, “COLTS/PATENT” marked on the left of the frame, “36 CAL” on the
left of the trigger guard, and the stagecoach hold up scene roll engraved on the cylinder. Matching visible serial
numbers including “709” partial number on the cylinder. Includes a period leather flap style holster.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus original nickel plating and much of the nitre blue on screws with the
balance mostly a smooth grey patina, some scattered mild flaking of the nickel plating, and a few scattered
patches of light pitting. The grip is also very fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout.
Mechanically excellent. The dry leather holster is very good with moderate wear and torn flap retention strap.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
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LOT 124
Very Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 303912,
31 cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/silver finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1868 with standard markings and
features including all matching serial numbers, including on the
varnished walnut grip.
CONDITION: Very fine with 75% original blue finish on the barrel, traces of
original blue on the cylinder, 70% original case colors, strong original silver plating around
the trigger guard, aged patina on the silver and exposed brass, patches of mild oxidation/
pitting, smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, and mild overall wear. The grip
is excellent and has nearly all of the glossy original finish, minor lower edge wear, and
minimal light dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1100 - 1600
LOT 127
Colt London Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver - Serial no.
41375, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured at Colt’s London factory in 1856 near
the end of production in London with a brass post front sight,
“-ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON-” on top of the barrel, London proof and view marks on
the barrel and cylinder, “COLTS/PATENT” on the left side of the frame, “M” on the left side of
the trigger guard, and all matching serial numbers (including the grip).
CONDITION: Very good with traces of original finish in the protected areas and otherwise
dark gray patina, mild pitting, and file marks on the butt. The refinished grip is good aside
from a repaired chip on the left at the toe and has smooth oiled finish and minor wear.
Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1600 - 2250