2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 128
Scarce Enfield Inspected
Egyptian Contract Colt Model
1851 Navy Percussion Revolver -
Serial no. 182220, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. In 1865 and 1866, 4,000 Colt Model
1851 Navy revolvers were manufactured in Hartford, shipped to and proofed in London,
and then finally inspected by Enfield, who stamped the grips with their cartouche.
Some are believed to have gone to New Zealand and Canada rather than Egypt. This
revolver was manufactured in 1865 and has standard markings and features for the era as well as
London proofmarks, an Enfield cartouche (“R [crown] M” and “Enfield” around an inspector’s mark) on
the left side of the grip. All visible numbers are matching. A very scarce variation of a Colt Model 1851
Navy revolver!
CONDITION: Fine, retains 40% bright original blue finish on the barrel and 25% of the original case colors on the
frame. Silver plating in sheltered areas with the balance a smooth brown patina and attractive antique patina on
the brass. The grip is also fine with much of the original varnish, minor dings and scratches throughout, hammering
marks on the butts (including the butt of the back strap), and a clearly visible cartouche.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2750 - 4250
LOT 129
Scarce and Desirable Colt Model 1849 “Wells Fargo” Pocket
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 149646, 31 cal., 3 inch octagon bbl., blue/
casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. This is a scarce Model 1849 Pocket Model
variation that was manufactured in 1858 with a three inch barrel without provisions
for a loading lever, a solid lug without loading slots, and otherwise standard Model 1849
markings and features including matching serial numbers (including partial number in ink on the grip).
The digit “8” is factory stamped below the serial number on the frame. Only 4,000 of this variation are
estimated to have been produced. The origin of the variation and its nickname
is a subject of speculation.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 25% of the original silver plating on the back strap and trigger guard with the
balance mostly a brown-grey patina and an attractive antique patina on the brass. The grip is fine with some
scattered minor dings and scratches, some minor hammering type dings on the butt, and retaining most of the
original varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2500 - 3750
LOT 130
Colt Model 1861 Navy
Percussion Revolver - Serial no.
26379, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/
silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1865, this is a solid representative
example of a Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver. The matching serial number is located
on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap with partial matching numbers
on the cylinder, loading lever, arbor pin, and wedge. The Colt Model 1861 Navy Revolver is
widely considered to be the most attractive and best designed of all Colt percussion revolvers. The
late introduction of the model and destruction of the Colt factory in the 1863 fire greatly limited Colt
Model 1861 production.
CONDITION: Very good plus, retains 25% original blue finish and faint patterns of the original case colors and silver
plating in sheltered areas with the balance a smooth grey patina and an attractive antique patina on the brass.
The grip is fine with much of the original varnish and some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3500
LOT 131
Very Fine Civil War Era Colt Model 1862 Pocket Navy
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 12675, 36 cal., 4 1/2 inch octagon bbl.,
blue/casehardened/silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1862, during the Civil War,
it would have made an excellent sidearm for any soldier that could afford to privately
purchase one. It has a brass cone front sight, “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.
AMERICA” on the top of the barrel, standard stagecoach scene and patent markings, “V” and “36 CAL” on
the left side of the trigger guard, and matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and
back strap. Matching partial numbers are visible on the wedge, arbor pin, cylinder, and appears to be
marked with ink in the grip mortise.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 60% original blue finish, 70% original case colors, and traces of original silver plating
with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, attractive antique patina on the brass, and a series of minor scratches
on the barrel lug near the wedge on the right. The grip is excellent with some minor dings and scratches scattered
throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3500
LOT 132
Very Fine Cased Colt Model 1849 Pocket
Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 110739, 31
cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened/
silver finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in
1856 with standard markings. The cylinder
has the stagecoach hold up scene and
“COLTS PATENT/NO. 110739”. The complete
matching serial number is marked on the
barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap
while the partial number is also on the
loading lever, wedge, and cylinder pin.
Includes a hardwood case, fine blued Colt’s
patent ball mold with sprue cutter, dualsided
eagle motif flask, oiler, and some .31 caliber balls.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish, 70% original case colors, and 85% plus original
silver plating with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, dark antique patina on the silver, and crisp
markings. The grip is also very good with some scattered light dings and scratches and retaining almost all
the varnish. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with faded lining, minor handling/storage marks and the
accessories are generally fine or better with an aged patina.
Estimate: 3000 - 4500
LOT 133
Fine Cased Colt Model 1855 “Root”
Sidehammer Percussion Pocket
Revolver - Serial no. 20205, 28 cal.,
3 1/2 inch octagon bbl., blue finish,
highly figured varnished walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1859 as a Model 2 with
the Hartford barrel address with pointing
hand motif and the “cabin and Indian”
rollmark on the cylinder. Highly figured
“deluxe” style piano varnished walnut grip.
Includes a hardwood case, Colt’s Patent
bullet mold, dual-sided eagle motif flask,
nipple wrench, cap tin, and a few .28 caliber balls.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish and 40% original case colors on the hammer and
loading lever with the balance a smooth grey patina. The grip is very fine with some light scratches and dings,
and retaining almost all of the varnish. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are fine or better with
some minor handling marks and some light oxidation on the flask spout.
Estimate: 2750 - 4250
LOT 134
Civil War Era Cased Colt Model
1862 Police Percussion Revolver
- Serial no. 26704, 36 cal., 4 1/2 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened/
silver finish, walnut grips. The Model
1862 Police would have been an
excellent sidearm to carry day to
day during the Civil War, especially
those with short barrels like this
one which were as compact as the
popular Model 1849 Pocket but
offered more stopping power. It was
manufactured in 1864 with standard markings and features, including all matching serial numbers, and comes
in a custom fitted case with an Eley cap tin, “36 P” marked Colt patent dual cavity bullet mold, Colt patent
eagle pattern powder flask, and lead balls.
CONDITION: Very good with 30% plus original blue on the barrel, traces of original blue on the cylinder,
aged patina on the grip straps, traces of faded original case colors, some minor oxidation/pitting, and gray
and brown patina on the balance. The grip is fine and has mild edge wear and minor dings and scratches.
Mechanically fine. The relined case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
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