2020 September Premier, Volume I

The John Fox Collection
CONDITION: Fine with 40% plus of
the period silver-plated finish with significant
amounts of the delicate gold washed finish in protected areas.
The silver-plated finish is flaking on the bottom of the barrel lug, loading lever and
lower half of the barrel. The cylinder retains most of the Texas Navy battle scene; the safety pins are
battered but intact, and the percussion nipples show light flash pitting. The flash pitting is minimal on the hammers
and in the hammer well. The flawlessly executed American style engraving on both revolvers is sharp and deep. The grip has sharp
checkering and has aged to a mellow yellow patina with a repaired hairline crack on the right side that runs the length of the grip and splits at
the heel; the left heel of the grip has several minor age cracks. The action is tight and functions well. This is a fine pair of New York cased and L.D.
Nimschke engraved Colt Model 1861 Navy revolvers with the original case and accessories. Cased examples of the Model 1861 Navy are scarce
and this pair of Nimschke engraved, silver-plated, gold washed represents one of the best double cased sets of these revolvers available.
Estimate: 30000 - 50000
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