2018 September 20 Fine Colts Auction

PLEASE NOTE: BIDDING IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS CATALOG. This digital catalog is only for viewing the items included in this auction.

To bid on any items you see in this catalog, visit www.MorphyAuctions.com and click on bidding.

MORPHY AUCTIONS

is proud to offer this prestigious collection of Colts on Thursday, September 20th.

Auction Starts at 10:00am pst

Items Now on Preview: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm PST Auction Day Preview Begins at 8:00am PST

∙ 20% BUYER’S PREMIUM ∙ PLE A SE REF ER TO OUR T ERMS & C ONDI TION S

Auction Location: Morphy Auctions Las Vegas 4520 Arville St. #1 ∙ Las Vegas, NV 89103 | 877-968-8880

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Terms & Conditions We advise all bidders to read the Terms and Conditions of the Sale before bidding with Dan Morphy Auctions LLC and/or its affiliates Morphy Firearms LLC, and Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas collectively referred to below as MORPHY’S. Those who bid are bound by those Terms and Conditions of the Sale, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of the sale between the successful bidder (purchaser), MORPHY’S and the seller (consignor) of the lot.

TERMS OF SALE

When bidding on any lot offered by MORPHY’S, the bidder indicates acceptance of the following Terms of Sale. Any participation in the auction binds you to agreement of these terms whether or not you read or understand said terms.

CONDITION OF ITEMS

MORPHY’S makes every effort to accurately describe all items offered in its sales, however all items for sale are “as is,” and it is the bidder’s responsibility (present or absentee bidders) to determine the exact condition of each item. MORPHY’S will not be held responsible for typographical errors. Neither we nor the consignor, make any guarantees, warranties, or representation expressed, or implied, in regard to the property or the correctness of the catalog or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibition, literature or historic relevance of the property or otherwise. No statement anywhere whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been restored. It is the bidder’s responsibility to initiate contact with MORPHY’S in request for additional information regarding the items. Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner. However, we cannot guarantee that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction. The consigner and we make no representation or warranty as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property. Returns will not be accepted under any circumstances. All items will be available for preview approximately one (1) month prior to the auction.

All items are sold for display purpose. If electrical, mechanical, or other working parts are inoperable, even if working at the time of sale, we are not liable due to the inherent nature of the age of these antiques and items.

Submit all questions regarding upcoming auction items at least 48 hours prior to the date of auction. We will make every effort to answer all submitted questions in a timely manner.

However, we cannot guarantee that questions submitted within 48 hours of the auction date will be answered prior to the auction.

AUTOMOBILES – These terms do NOT apply to our automobile auctions. To view the terms and conditions for our Automobile Auctions, please go to: www.morphyauctions.com/ autoterms

FIREARMS – All firearms transfers will be in strict accordance with all International, Federal, State and local laws. Be sure to check your country, state and local laws before bidding. If you are unable to import, purchase or own a firearm according to your residency laws, do not bid on these items. If you bid and find out later you cannot legally own/accept delivery, the bid is still a valid contract that the buyer must pay.

• Condition of Firearms and Related Items

o Condition is always a subjective evaluation. Final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of items. It is not possible to adequately describe in text or photos an antique or collectible item, and many modern items, that have seen use and show wear. MORPHY’S’s goal at all times is to be as fair and honest in our catalog descriptions. MORPHY’S recommends that you personally inspect all items, or enlist a trusted professional to do so for you.

o MORPHY’S will only consider a refund when there is a major description discrepancy or authenticity issue that has a major effect on value. Examples that apply are major restoration or repair not described, counterfeits, reproductions or major fabrications.

o MORPHY’S will not refund sales with buyers that have disputes regarding a firearm’s bore condition.

o If the discrepancy is less than major, MORPHY’S will not under any circumstance provide a refund. This means that if you are purchasing an item and find undisclosed blemishes, finish differences, wood-to-metal fits issues, surface cracks or chips in wood, dings and dents, and other similar differences, it will not qualify for refund consideration.

o Should the buyer have a major dispute regarding an item, the buyer must notify MORPHY’S within three (3) days of receipt of the item to receive consideration.

MORPHY’S in its sole discretion may provide refunds for major description discrepancies or authenticity issues. Should MORPHY’S deny an authenticity issue dispute of the buyer, and the buyer is not satisfied, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the written opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed item.

The final decision of those experts will determine any refund consideration.

o There will be no options for refunds of any type beyond 35 calendar days from the auction date.

o Paying late and thus receiving items late will not change the limitation on the dates above for refund consideration. MORPHY’S ships items in order of payment.

o These terms are available only to the original buyer of record. All sales are final.

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Terms & Conditions • Firearms Catalog Designations

o A: antique

o M: modern (post 1898), Federal Firearms License (FFL) requirements apply

o C: curio & relic eligible

o N: National Firearms Act / Title II Gun Control Act of 1968 (Class III SOT) requirements apply

o ^:Modern firearm imported from Canada, will have an unassuming marking that contains at least “BV LYNDEN WA” and any of the following not already marked on the firearm: serial number, caliber, country of manufacture, manufacturer name and model.

Marking letters are 1/16” tall and just over 3” deep. Buyers must consider this in their bidding. Marking will not appear on antique firearms imported from Canada.

• Checkout and pickup at our location:

o The same person to whom the bidder number is registered must be the person to pick up the firearm(s) at the conclusion of the sale – Federal Law disallows anyone else from accepting the transfer.

o Modern firearms sales to non-licensed bidders who are picking up guns at our location will require the completion of a form 4473 background check.

o PA auctions only - Handgun purchases also require an additional PICS form/ background check for each handgun purchased. This process to fill out forms and obtain a response may take 5-10 minutes. Any applicable state fees associated with these checks will be added to the customer’s invoice.

o NV auctions only – If you have a Conceal & Carry permit issued July 1, 2011 or later, you do not need to complete the background check.

o If you are “Denied” by FBI / PICS background check you will not be able to take possession of the firearm and the firearm will be consigned to the next available firearm auction. Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the FBI / PICS approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to disapproval for any reason.

o If you are appealing a “Denied” decision, we will hold the firearm only if you pay in full.

o Licensed bidders, i.e. Federal Firearms licensees or Curio & Relics license holders must present a current signed copy of their license. C&R licensee purchases must conform to the BATF C&R requirements.

• National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3 Weapons Processing

o Dealers: Buyer must provide MORPHY’S with a copy of their active FFL and SOT license. Estimated time for processing and approval of the required Form 3 normally takes two months.

o Individuals: Law requires a completed Form 4, or Form 5 for deactivated guns.

MORPHY’S will prepare and sign the front of the applicable transfer form, and send to the individual buyer. Individual is responsible for completing requirements for fingerprints, photo, and a fee of $200, as well as completing applicable portions of the reverse side of the form. Estimated time for processing and approval of Form 4 is 6-8 months.

o Dealers and Individuals that bid on and win NFA items own the items and are fully responsible for payment within terms regardless of whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) approves their taking physical possession of the items. MORPHY’S will not cancel the sale due to BATF disapproval for any reason.

• Shipping

o PA auctions only - Non-Residents of Pennsylvania may not pickup modern handguns. Any firearms shipped are legally required to be shipped to an ATF licensed FFL dealer within your state of residence for transfer and pickup. You will be responsible for all shipping and transfer costs incurred.

o NV auctions only - Non-Residents of Nevada may not pickup modern handguns.

o Modern handguns are required to be shipped via FedEx 2-Day Air.

o Modern long guns are shipped via FedEx ground to the FFL dealer.

o Upon paying for the firearm you can contact a licensed dealer to send their FFL to firearms@morphyauctions.com with the paid invoice number notated.

o MORPHY’S will not be responsible for exporting modern firearms or any ammunition. Buyer may contact Borderview International Firearm Logistics or another third party provider. Borderview may be contacted prior to bidding for pricing, process and timeline information.

• Long guns will only be sold to persons 18 years of age, or older. Handguns will only be sold to those persons 21 years of age, or older. Dealers are bound by these minimum age requirements.

• Since all firearms sold are “collectible” items, MORPHY’S does not test the safety or warrant functionality of these firearms. All firearm purchases should be examined by a certified gunsmith prior to shooting.

• MORPHY’S reserves the right to deny the sale of a firearm to any buyer.

GOODS MADE FROM OR CONTAINING MATERIALS FROM PROTECTED SPECIES - MORPHY’S does not accept any responsibility or liability for the sale of items containing materials from protected species or for any omission in marking or labeling goods as containing materials from protected species. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory from elephants and walruses, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods. Restrictions on the importation, exportation, sale, transfer, and/or possession of goods containing materials from protected species derive from international, federal, and state laws and regulations promulgated thereunder. Laws include, but are not limited to, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA). States currently restricting trade of protected species include, but are not limited to, California, New York and New Jersey.

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Terms & Conditions Prospective purchasers are on notice that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential purchasers intending to import the property into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods containing material from protected species.

Regulations may vary as the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain exceptions.

It shall be the potential purchaser’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. All purchasers agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation.

MORPHY’S is not able to assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained. The inability or delay in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export goods containing material from protected species will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions.

Grading Scale: Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96% Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79% Good Below 70%

BIDDING RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute.

If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence. MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede preview and/ or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding.

• ABSENTEE BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids if pre-authorized by mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions.com online. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form and clearly mark the lot number, title and maximum bid amount.

Absentee bidding forms may be accessed online at www.morphyauctions.com. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same item, priority will be given to the first bid received. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. Bidders may preview, register and place bids online through our website, www.morphyauctions.com. Absentee and online bids placed through www. morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale. If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated.

• ONLINE BIDDING - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions.com, Live Auctioneers, Bidsquare, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge may be added for third party online platforms. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium. If there is a tie bid between the internet bidding venues and the floor, the floor bid takes precedence.

If a credit card has been provided to one of the online bidding platforms, MORPHY’S reserves the right to use and charge the credit card if the winning bidder has not paid via another method by the 7 day term in Payment Terms below. Due to our fast paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, internet bidders and absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not having the item actually sell to you. This is due to the final call of the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. Online bidders are fully responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid normally.

• BID RESULTS – MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, packing and handling, shipping, insurance, and any other charges that apply. Please hold phone inquiries regarding bid success until after receiving your invoice. For verifications, MORPHY’S cannot provide winning bid information until the second business day after the auction. MORPHY’S will not provide bidder information to any outside sources.

• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit www. morphyauctions.com or call 877-968-8880 to request a call from our representatives during the live auction.

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Terms & Conditions BID INCREMENTS

Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer. $0 - $500…................$25 $500 - $1,000….........$50 $1,000 - $2,000…......$100 $2,000 - $5,000…......$250 $5,000 - $10,000....…$500 $10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion

RESERVES

The majority of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached.

BUYER’S PREMIUM

A 23% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase cost. If payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days of the invoice a 3% discount may be taken on the Hammer price by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS from the sale date. Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment.. A surcharge will be added for certain third party online bidding platforms the bidder utilizes. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.

SALES TAX

Lots delivered to you, or your representative are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with MORPHY’S. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due in the event that sales tax is not properly collected due to: 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form or certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to Auction, or tax must be paid; only if such form or certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days after the Auction can a refund of tax paid be made. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.

PAYMENT, INTEREST & STORAGE FEES

Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 and all watch sales must be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. If payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer is made within 7 days of the invoice, a 3% discount on the Hammer price may be taken by the buyer. DISCOUNT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF INVOICE IS PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS from the invoice date. No discount is permitted on split payments where a credit card is used as any form of total payment.

Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions.com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 120 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a storage fee of $50 per item per month.

Absentee bids placed through www.morphyauctions.com will be auto charged to the credit card entered 48 hours after the end of the sale. If you wish to pay by another method please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks, certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash.

• We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified checks and money orders only. No credit cards.

• CREDIT CARD – For first time buyers and credit card charges greater than $2,500 buyers must complete the bottom portion of the invoice and must specifically sign the acknowledgement of our terms of sale before we will accept payment via credit card. We do offer the convenience of paying automatically by credit card. If you wish have your card automatically charged for all purchases please complete our “Authorization for Automatic Credit Card Use.” We have this form available online or upon request. Split payments are subject to a 23% buyer’s premium if a credit card is used as any form of total payment.

• CHECK - There will be a $30 service charge for returned checks. Make checks payable to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. MORPHY’S reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal or company check until said check clears (14 days). MORPHY’S has the right to hold all checks over $2,000. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this. We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 and/or from a first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on our website, www.morphyauctions.com.

• WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice total before sending a wire transfer.

In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from future auction participation.

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Terms & Conditions PACKING/SHIPPING

• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items.

• BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION – Since item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must be packed, transported and/or removed by the purchaser at his/her own risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense of the purchaser. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.

• ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Packaging, shipping, and insurance on all items to locations that can accept shipments will be made available as an added courtesy and at an additional cost. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. All applicable charges will be applied to the invoice. Shipping will be based on actual costs via FedEx, USPS, or other carriers required based upon the contents of the shipment. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the items on each invoice. All packages will be shipped with insurance. Standard items packed internally by MORPHY’s will ship seven to fourteen (7-14) business days after payment is received. Oversize and breakable items, which will appear on a separate line of the invoice, will ship based upon a date our shipper partner will provide to the purchaser after payment and pickup of the items. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. Again, if any employee or agent of MORPHY’S shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk and responsibility and expense of the purchaser. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.

• SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship all items to the buyer at the listed address via FedEx or other carriers, FOB Denver, Pennsylvania or FOB Las Vegas, NV or FOB other auction locations. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via FedEx, or any other carrier, in excess of the insurance provided by or purchased from MORPHY’S, is at the risk of the buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. Buyer releases MORPHY’s from any and all claims for loss or damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit.

• INSURANCE - Shipping insurance is automatically added up to $1,000 for every package.

If your package is valued at >$10,000 we will also automatically add “Additional Insurance”, which you can decline by contacting us. If you wish to arrange for “Additional Insurance” for packages valued between $1,000 and $10,000 please contact us prior to payment and we can quote this additional insurance amount for you. Oversize and breakable items shipments include full insurance. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance provided or purchased through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for shipments to other countries.

• INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S has the capability to ship to international bidders. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost. All international bidders are responsible for knowing their country’s laws on importing items and for paying all customs and duties on the items.

• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING of OVERSIZE AND BREAKABLE ITEMS – Should bidders choose to use a shipper other than MORPHY’S, the bidder MUST arrange and pay for 3rd party shipping. As a general guideline, the following will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight, length, or dimensional size. ∙ Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132” ∙ USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size ∙ USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size ∙ International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <130” dimensional size ∙ There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the reason in those cases.

• BREAKABLE, DELICATE, FRAGILE ITEMS - MORPHY’S reserves the right to choose items and orders that it will pack, ship, and/or insure directly using our shipping department.

Those items that MORPHY’S will not ship will require that the winning bidder either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service. Examples of items that may apply after determination by our shipping department include but are not limited to: items with neon of any type (working or non-working), all glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases (guideline – larger than fit in a 20” x 20” x 40” box), high value lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture frames of any kind.

• For any buyers who wish to arrange for their own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7) days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date and time.

Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays). Buyers must arrange weekend pickups in advance with MORPHY’S staff, and additional charges may be necessary for overtime. All 3rd party shippers must arrive with a copy of the invoice, • STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a storage fee of $50 per item per month for any items awaiting pickup for more than 120 days following the invoice date.

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Terms & Conditions AGREEMENT REGARDING GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND LEGAL RIGHTS

I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to MORPHY’S Bidder Terms & Conditions, which includes this provision (hereafter referred to as “Terms & Conditions”), MORPHY’S, or the breach thereof (hereafter referred to as “Claims”), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all Claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. MORPHY’S failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions or any other legal rights, shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms & Conditions by MORPHY’S must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MORPHY’S specifically referencing the provision(s) contained within the Terms & Conditions to be waived. Headings used in the Terms & Conditions are for convenience only and are not to be relied upon. If any provision of the Terms & Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions will inure to the benefit of, and are intended to be, enforceable by MORPHY’S, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, members, directors, officers, and licensees.

There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms & Conditions; a person or entity who is not a party or signatory to these Terms & Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or provision of these Terms & Conditions.

POST SALE RETURN POLICY

MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a refund. The item in question must be shipped with the RA# on the outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization PRIVACY TO REVIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.MORPHYAUCTIONS.COM/PRIVACY-POLICY All rights reserved. Entire contents copyright 2018, Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. Copyright includes, but is not limited to, print media, microform and electronic media, such as CD-ROMS and online computer services.

Please see www.MorphyAuctions.com to review a complete and most current list of terms and conditions.

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PA AH001884 NV 2000951.056-221 & 2000084.846

Quality Collections Fresh to the Market.

Thursday Session

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 Auction Starts at 10:00am PST L OTS: 1 - 94

Items Now On Preview Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm PST Auction Day Preview Begins at 8:00am PST

∙ 20% BUYER’S PREMIUM ∙ PLE AS E REF ER TO OUR TERM S & C ONDI TION S

THE DR. EDWARD MICHAEL FELDMAN COLLECTION OF COLT FIREARMS The Feldman Collection represents a decades long pursuit of some of the very finest collectible Colt firearms from Paterson to Model 1911. The selections offered, beginning with a fine cased Number 2 Belt Model Paterson and ending with a number of finely (and several superbly engraved) Colt automatic pistols, provide firearms collectors a rare opportunity to benefit from Dr. Feldman’s dedicated pursuit of the most desirable Colts.

R.L. “Larry” Wilson. The Captain W. H.H. Waller cased, deluxe factory engraved, ebony gripped 1862 Police revolvers may be considered the finest pair of this model known. The Collection contains no fewer than seven Colt factory presentation revolvers including the General Rosecrans 1860 Army featuring every conceivable deluxe embellishment other than gold inlay.

Ed brought the same qualities of courage, passion and dedication that he so brilliantly displayed on the battlefield and in the operating room to the assembly this remarkable collection. He did have help. His mentors included the renowned percussion Colt collector, Dr. Chester Bonoff, from whom he purchased several famous cased revolvers, as well as a number of fine dealers such as Alan Kelly, Michael Kokin and John R. Gangel.

Ed’s interest in firearms and ultimately his enlistment in the military grew out of his love of Cowboy and World War II movies while a youngster on the west side of Manhattan. Ed would later credit those movies for exposing him to the tactical maneuvers he applied in the military engagement that earned him recommendation for the Medal of Honor.

The Feldman Collection is all the more impressive in that, as a physician, he didn’t enjoy the same access to resources as did many of the legendary Colt collectors such as Richard Mellon, R.E. Hable, Jerry Berger, George Gamble or Robert M. Lee. It was down to Ed’s single-minded dedication to Colt collecting together with good fortune, friends, and opportunity that allowed him to assemble one of America’s most important collections – access to which he generously shared with other serious collectors.

A number of Dr. Feldman’s Colts can be considered either among the finest examples of a specific model or in several instances the best known. Within the finest group of Colt 1862 Police models ever assembled are many which are deluxe factory engraved revolvers presented either by the Colt factory or by Colonel Samuel Colt, himself. The Henry Kellogg 1862 is illustrated in both The Colt Heritage and Colt, An American Legend, both by legendary Colt writer and scholar, 10

The General Garcia (who corresponded and associated with Robert E. Lee when Colonel Lee held command in Texas just prior to the Civil War) cased set of deluxe engraved, gilded, and raised carved Mexican snake and eagle ivory grips was the pride of the renowned Raymond Stagg Collection later acquired by the Harold’s Club hotel and casino, and then by the great George Repaire (owner of the finest known Colt revolver, the Sultan of Turkey Dragoon, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art) entered the Feldman Collection when George sold his treasures at Butterfield and Butterfield.

Dr. Feldman’s Model 1855 Root revolvers are extremely fine and include the French cased, deluxe engraved, First Model serial number 16, as well as a superb cased deluxe engraved example inscribed: “Peter Dennis from the Inventor Col. Colt.”

Dr. Feldman’s two spectacularly engraved Model 1877, one illustrated in Colt Pistols, the collection of R.E. Hable by R.L. Wilson and the other featured annually on the cover of the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show program, are both well documented in the Colt factory record and represent the finest nickel example and the finest blue and case colored example known. The “Sheriff’s Model” serial number 55021 is the only panel scene engraved Lightning known featuring a superbly rendered Big Horn Sheep on the flat of the grip strap.

The 1880 New House revolver is elaborately factory engraved and was a Christmas present to prominent Connecticut scientist, Charles S, Hastings in 1883.

This lovely and justly famous revolver is complete with its original holster and remains in pristine nearly factory new condition.

Thanks to 21st century photographic technology and the talented photographer responsible for the images in the following pages, Dr. Feldman’s treasures can speak for themselves of their uniform excellence and the fortunate new owners will have a permanent record of a true officer and a gentleman’s passion for the finest Colt firearms.

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LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DR. EDWARD MICHAEL FELDMAN 26 February 1941–3 October 2017

Dr. Edward M. Feldman, always Ed to those fortunate enough to be counted amongst his friends, passed away on October 3rd of 2017 at 76. A masterful California Board certified surgeon, compassionate physician, genuine American hero, recipient of the Silver Star, awarded two bronze stars, one with a “V” for valor, and nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor. Ed was a loving husband, adored father and grandfather, passionate tennis player, and dedicated collector of the finest Colt firearms. Ed was a Renaissance man in the truest sense of the term.

“Live, live all you can, it’s a mistake not to.” Henry James Edward M. Feldman, DO, shakes hands with Gen. Raymond G. Davis, USMC, after receiving a Silver Star Medal for removing an unexploded North Vietnamese mortar shell from the abdominal cavity of a Marine in Khe Sanh, Vietnam.

Editor’s note: Edward M. Feldman, DO, was one of the first DOs to serve in the U.S. Navy as a physician and was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam in 1968. The following remembrance was submitted by Timothy Kowalski, DO. Edward Michael Feldman, DO, passed on Oct. 3, 2017. An intensely patriotic man, he volunteered to serve in Vietnam. For his service, he was awarded a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor. He is the first and only DO to be nominated for the highest award given for valor in action.

HEROIC DISPLAY OF COURAGE The nomination came following a particularly heroic display of courage on Dr. Feldman’s part: In September 1968, as a triage officer at the Marine medical facility in Quang Tri, near the DMZ, Dr. Feldman was airlifted to the edge of a violent firefight where wounded soldiers needed medical assistance.

Ed embraced life with the fiery enthusiasm that characterized his actions throughout his 76 years.

There are so many tributes “To Lt. Colonel Feldman to this most remarkable With all best wishes and Semper Fi: officer and gentleman Ray Davis General, U S Marines Medal of Honor, Korea” that it is difficult to choose just one. Reprinted below a tribute written by fellow physician, Timothy Kowolski, for The DO magazine in honor of Ed’s being awarded the Silver Star medal. It offers a vivid picture of Ed’s gallantry in action and courage under fire.

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LEAVING A LEGACY

From where he was dropped off, Dr. Feldman could see a column of Armored Calvary Assault Vehicles a short distance away being violently attacked by a battalion-sized North Vietnamese force, firing automatic weapons and launching rocket-propelled grenades and mortar shells. Heedless of the enemy’s small-arms fire, Dr. Feldman rushed to the head of the column of assault vehicles. Dr. Feldman worked his way down the column, attending to the wounded and encouraging the men, all the while exposing himself to steady enemy fire moving from assault vehicle to assault vehicle, returning fire as he maneuvered.

Two additional armored track vehicles, immobilized at the top of a hill, were covering the column’s flank with .50 caliber machine gun fire to prevent the column being overrun by the enemy, while at the same time repelling an enemy attack of their position from Viet Cong soldiers advancing up the hill from the South. After making his way down the entire column of assault vehicles and back, Dr. Feldman recognized there was an attrition of Command Leadership during the ambush.

As the senior ranking officer on the ground, Dr. Feldman took tactical command. Not only did he provide defensive aggression against the enemy in protecting himself and his wounded soldiers, Dr. Feldman provided command leadership, directing the armored vehicles to move to the top of the hill, where he guided the men in forming

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“An officer and a gentleman.”

“Whatsoever thy hand findest to do, do so with thy might.” Ecclesiastes

a defensive perimeter. Within that perimeter Dr. Feldman treated the wounded, many of whom had gone into hypovolemic shock. Those who were expectant were administered morphine to ease their suffering. Once the wounded were stabilized and there was a small break in the weather, Dr. Feldman had the soldiers clear a landing zone where he called for a Chinook helicopter to evacuate all the wounded and dead at one time.

Remarkably, rather than departing on the medevac with the wounded, Dr. Feldman chose to stay on the ground overnight, where his leadership and encouragement were needed most. He remained with the unit until senior army leadership replaced him the next day.

A LIFE IN MEDICINE Following his tour in Vietnam, Dr. Feldman completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the former New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry University Hospital, where he went on to serve as an assistant professor.

In 1980, he moved to California, where he was an associate professor at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, California. He was board-certified in ob-gyn in California, where he also ran a practice focused on gynecologic surgery until his retirement.

Dr. Feldman earned his BS degree at Columbia University and his DO degree at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Following his military service, he served as a subject matter expert for SOCOM (Marine Corps Special Operations Command, Detachment One), vice chairman of the California Department of Veteran Affairs, and national surgeon of the Jewish War Veterans of America. Edward Michael Feldman, DO passed on October 3rd, 2017. An intensely patriotic man, he volunteered to serve in Vietnam. In September 1968, as a triage officer at the Marine medical facility in Quang Tri, near the DMZ, Dr. Feldman was airlifted to the edge of a violent firefight where wounded soldiers needed medical assistance.

From where he was dropped off, Dr. Feldman could see a column of Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles a short distance away being violently attacked by a battalion sized North Vietnamese force, firing automatic weapons and launching rocket propelled grenades and mortar shells. Heedless of the enemy’s small arms fire, Dr. Feldman rushed to the head of the column of assault vehicles. He worked his way down the column, attending to the wounded and encouraging the men, all the while exposing himself to steady enemy fire as he moved from vehicle to vehicle, returning fire as he maneuvered.

After making his way down the entire column of assault vehicles and back, Dr. Feldman recognized there was an attrition of command leadership. As the senior ranking officer on the ground, he took tactical command. Not only did he provide defensive aggression against the enemy thereby protecting himself and his wounded soldiers. He provided command leadership, directing the armored vehicles to move to the top of the hill, where he guided the men in forming a defensive perimeter. The perimeter established, Dr. Feldman treated the wounded, many of whom were in hypovolemic shock. Those who were expectant were administered morphine. Once the wounded were stabilized, Dr. Feldman had the soldiers clear a landing zone and called in a Chinook to evacuate the dead and wounded. Rather than leaving with the wounded, he chose to remain with his temporary command overnight where his courage and leadership were most needed. He remained with his unit until replaced with senior leadership the following day.

Vivid portraits of the lasting gratitude expressed by many of the United States Army and Marines who owe their lives to the medical skills, bravery and indomitable courage of Dr. Ed may be read and appreciated by reading their accounts on Dr. Feldman’s Legacy.com pages.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, “Patti”, his two sons, Stuart and David, and his daughter Jessica, “Jessie”, and his seven grandchildren.

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1 - (A) RARE & DESIRABLE NO. 2 BELT MODEL PATERSON COLT CASED IN ORIGINAL VERY FINE PATERSON CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Paterson No. 2 Serial No. 335 Caliber: .31 Percussion Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8” Paterson Colts are second only to Walkers in importance, desirability and collectibility.

Paterson No. 335 is the earliest gun in Dr. Feldman’s collection and begins this catalog.

The barrel retains nearly all of its original bright Paterson factory bluing with extremely fine pitting at the muzzle which was left bright. Cylinder retains much original bluing with excellent centaur scene. Bore is fine for a Paterson. Hammer retains considerable traces of original case colors. Frame retains considerable original bright blue. Backstrap retains much original blue with some thinning and browning. Original figured walnut grip has most of its original varnish. Deeply struck serial No. 335 at base of grip. One insignificant score on right side of grip. All visible numbers match with the exception of an unnumbered wedge, which is an original Paterson wedge. Case would rate excellent for a Paterson with a German silver escutcheon engraved “J. A. ROSS”. Spare cylinder also numbered 335 has most original fading blue finish with excellent scene and three minor dents on rim at face of cylinder and one broken nipple. Bullet mold has some original bluing, wood handles are original and slightly worn. Combination tool shows use but has some blue and is original. Cleaning rod of the correct type with turned ivory handle. Charger is fine, marked “Patent Arms M’g Company Paterson NJ Colt’s Pt”, and has strong traces of original coppering on body and considerable original bright gilding; numbered 35 on spout and body. Capper is an old copy that appears original. This is an extremely fine No. 2 Belt Model Paterson which Dr. Feldman purchased from the estate of Johnny Miller of Palm Springs, California and was one of the great prizes in Mr. Miller’s extensive collection of Colts and Winchesters. 50,000 - 80,000

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2 - (A) EXTREMELY FINE CASED COLT BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Baby Dragoon Serial No. 2630 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 5â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1848. One of the finest Colt Baby Dragoon to be offered in recent years.

Serial number 2630 retains nearly all of its Colt factory soft bluing on barrel. Case colors on frame are muted as they always are. Cylinder is superb; retaining nearly all of the Indian and Dragoon scene. Brilliant bore, back strap and trigger guard have nearly all their original silver plating. Varnished walnut grips retain nearly all original varnish with very minor losses at toes. Barrel shows factory casting fault on underside of lug. Original case with blue lining. A very fine eagle flask with gilding on spout and top. Original mold, in as new condition. Also includes loading tool, box of cartridges, Eley cap tin and key. Unquestionably one of the best 5â&#x20AC;? Baby Dragoons to be offered in many years, a truly extraordinary example. 10,000 - 15,000

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3 - (A) RARE & FINE CASED 6â&#x20AC;? COLT BABY DRAGOON REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Baby Dragoon Serial No. 9871 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 5 - 7/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1849. This rare and desirable Baby Dragoon, serial number 9871, retains most of its original dull Colt factory blue on barrel, faded case hardening on frame (never vibrant on this model), and round cylinder stops. Cylinder has nearly all of its original cavalry and Indian scene with strong traces of original blue and showing little if any wear. Back strap and trigger guard retain nearly all the original darkened heavy silver plating. Revolver has all matching numbers, including wedge. Single cylinder pin is intact. Bore is bright with minor roughness. Grips are figured walnut and original to gun with some added finish. Case is original with lid having an extra coat of varnish, faded wine red lining, unusual flask with plunger and raised Baby Dragoon on face, loading tool, and early brass Colt mold. One of the best long barreled Baby Dragoons to be offered in recent years. 10,000 - 15,000

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4 - (A) RARE & EXTREMELY FINE CASED COLT 2ND MODEL CIVILIAN DRAGOON REVOLVER (1850).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 2nd Model Dragoon Serial No. 8940 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique This superb Second Model Dragoon appears to be one of the martials sold to the civilian market, as it bears “U.S.” on the frame and “H” inspection on left side of grip and cylinder.

The condition of serial No. 8940 is superb; barrel retains nearly all the original pasty Martial type bluing. Lever retains considerable case colors. Case colors on frame are excellent for a dragoon with some vividity mostly on the left side. Cylinder retains most original pasty military bluing with extremely strong cylinder scene, one of the strongest cylinder scenes we have observed on any dragoon. “U.S. Dragoons” is still proud on the surface of the cylinder. Pin safeties are intact with one exception. Walnuts grips retain nearly all their varnish, frame screws retain most of finish. Trigger guard and backstrap retain nearly all their original heavy silver plating with some minor wear. Deluxe case with brass corners and strapping, wine red velvet lining slightly faded. Colt’s patent flask with stand of arms has considerable lacquer; only traces of gilding on spout and top. Includes Colt’s patent brass .44 mold and one box of Sage cartridges. This is one of the finest Colt Dragoons we have been privileged to offer. 30,000 - 50,000

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5 - (A) EXTREMELY FINE MARTIALLY MARKED 2ND MODEL COLT DRAGOON (1851).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Serial No. 9560 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique This is a spectacular example of this highly desirable and rare U.S. Martial arm. Barrel retains nearly all of its original Colt factory military type bluing. Cylinder with one of the most legible scenes we have seen with beautiful raised relief Model U.S.M.R. panel. Cylinder has most of its original pasty military blue with one area of dents and minor corrosion. Frame retains considerable original dull military type case hardening as does hammer. Trigger retains much original bluing. All screws are original and retain some nitre blue. Loading lever has considerable traces of case colors. All matching including wedge. Bore is brilliant. Face of cylinder shows very little firing. Some nipples have original color. Brass backstrap and trigger guard have nice, mellow patina. Figured walnut grips are spectacular with perfect “JH” inspectors cartouche on left and very fine “WAT” cartouche on right (William A. Thornton).

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6 - (A) VERY FINE & EXTREMELY RARE FRENCH FITTED ROSEWOOD CASED COLT 3RD MODEL DRAGOON (1851).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Serial No. 10847 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique One of the first Third Model Dragoons No. 10847 is preserved in extraordinarily fine condition. The barrel retains nearly all its pasty military type bluing with fading throughout and some extremely minor pitting at the very end of the muzzle. Frame retains considerable dove grey military type case hardening. Cylinder retains much of its original military type blue with perfect scene. Legible Ormsby signature and raised relief “U.S.M.R.” and Colt’s patent markings. Hammer retains unfaded case color with extremely minor flash pitting.

Loading lever has most darkened case colors. Backstrap and trigger guard retain nearly all of their original factory silver plating. Varnished walnut grips retain much varnish with some indication of overfinish; right side of grip with 1” long gouge and some very minor dents.

All matching numbers including wedge. Good bore with some roughness. the extremely rare rosewood box is brass bound with vertical lid, brown velvet lining and in the very rare French fitted style. Includes original Colt’s patent Dragoon flask that retains nearly all of its original lacquer on body with two very minor dents, and spout retains some original gilding; brass Colt’s patent mold in unmarked but correct, screwdriver retains considerable original finish, and large Eley cap tin. An excellent example of an extremely early Third Model Dragoon in the even rarer vertical lid, French fitted rosewood box, suitable for an extremely fine engraved specimen. 25,000 - 35,000

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7 - (A) FINE RARE DELUXE CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER 4” BARREL WITH ORIGINAL IVORY GRIPS (1853).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 82380 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Illustrated on page 65 of “Colt Pistols” by R.L. Wilson this beautiful engraved 1849 revolver features a very wide double engraved band at the muzzle, most unusual, with a monster head spewing out scrolls on the left side of the barrel and a second monster spewing out scrolls on the right side. The cylinder has a band of engraving towards the front, which is highly unusual. Frame has typical factory scroll engraving on both sides but is blued rather than casecolored. Barrel has much original bright bluing as does cylinder and frame.

Backstrap and trigger guard retain most of their original heavy silver plating. Trigger guard also features an engraved shield within the scroll work. Hammer has hand knurled spur.

Cylinder safeties are present. The ivory grips fit perfectly and are doubtless original to the gun. There appears to be a small period repair to the right grip towards the toe. Wedge appears to be unengraved but is numbered to match. Revolver is cased in a very rare and desirable vertical lid, brass bound rosewood case with wine red velvet lining and paper on bottom, as is proper with a deluxe rosewood box. Lid escutcheon is engraved “L.G. Wenige”.

Magnificent Colt’s patent flask retains most of its original lacquer as well as gilding on spout and top. Brass Colt’s patent bullet mold is in fine condition; complete with cap tin and packet of combustible cartridges. 10,000 - 15,000

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8 - (A) SUPERB CASED PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVERS WITH IVORY GRIPS (1853).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 68742, 68743 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Antique Gun (A) Serial No. 68742 is beautifully engraved in the factory style referred to as cloud, or doughnut scroll. Barrel address engraved in script “Sam’l Colt”. Revolver has realistically rendered dog on left side of barrel lug and all screws are engraved except one backstrap screw. All numbers match. Barrel retains nearly all of its original bright factory bluing with only minor edge wear. Lever and frame have typical soft grey case colors. Cylinder has stagecoach scene and original bluing fading to a pleasing mix of blue and brown. Backstrap and trigger guard retain nearly all the original heavy silver plating. “Colt’s Patent” engraved in reserve on left side of frame. Cylinder safety pins present but somewhat worn. Gun (B) Serial number 68743 has similar engraving to the first. Barrel retains much original bright blue; lever and frame have dull grey case colors. Colt’s patent engraved in the reserve on the left side of frame. Barrel with scrip “Sam’l Colt” address. Backstrap and trigger guard retain most heavy silver plating. Cylinder safety pins are damaged. The ivory grips on both revolvers fit very well and show a lovely grain. These were not removed to check for internal numbering. There is a minor epoxy repair on right side at toe. Wedge screw, one loading lever screw and a trigger guard screw have been replaced. Revolvers are cased in a deluxe mahogany case with blue lining. An eagle flask with crossed Colt revolvers which has some original lacquer; spout and top have gilding. Screwdriver with most original fire bluing, Colt bullet mold, two Eley’s cap tins and one paper packet are present. A very rare and luxuriously engraved set of Colt revolvers. This was one of Dr. Feldman’s favorite cased sets and is sure to be a favorite of the fortunate purchaser. 20,000 - 30,000

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9 - (A) CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED COLT 1849 LONDON INSCRIBED “LIBOREO RAMON FREIRI” (1854).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 London Serial No. (A) 2073 (B) 2108 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Antique The spectacular factory engraved rosewood cased pair of 6” London 1849 Colt Pocket revolvers, serials No. 2073 and 2108, presented to Liborio Ramon Freire. The Liborio Freire 1849 Colts are acknowledged to be the finest set of engraved London Pocket revolvers currently known. These magnificent Colts are pictured in full color in “Colt Engraving” and “Colt Heritage” both by R.L. Wilson. Gun (A) Serial No. 2073 retains most of its original bright factory London bluing on the barrel, with some fading here and there. The frame retains most of its muted London case colors, as does the loading lever and hammer. Colors are slightly more vibrant on sides of hammer. The cylinder retains nearly all of its original bright factory bluing and perfect scene. There are minor chips on the chambers from 34

snapping. Trigger retains much original nitre blue on sides with wear to front. The backstrap has considerable original silver and presentation inscription “Liborio Ramon Freire.” The trigger guard retains much original silver plating with slight wear to the front. Deluxe walnut grips retain nearly all their original glossy varnish, minor dents throughout. All numbers match, including wedge. Bore is good. The classic London scroll engraving is tastefully done throughout. Gun (B) Serial No. 2108 retains nearly all of its original bright bluing on the barrel, with some minor flaking, mostly on one barrel flat. Frame retains its muted London case colors, as does hammer. Cylinder retains nearly all its original bright bluing, with some fading around Colt’s patent legend and several significant scores around the cylinder from damage caused by cylinder stop. Backstrap retains much original silver, as does trigger guard with hand wear towards front. Loading lever has much original muted case colors. Gun has all matching numbers including wedge. Bore is good. The ultra-elaborate brass-bound London style rosewood case with split ring in lid and deep blue lining. Contains rare Colt’s pocket flask which retains most of its original lacquer and most gilding on spout and top; as well as two large Eley’s cap tins and two Colt molds retaining much original blue, one with considerable battering from use as a hammer. Exterior of case excellent, interior rates very fine. The best set of London Pockets known. 25,000 - 40,000

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10 - (A) SUPERB RARE CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER (1855).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Serial No. 105656 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Antique Factory inscribed “Wm. F. Odell From The Inventor”. This magnificent Colt presentation 1849 revolver is among the finest to come to market in many years. The engraving is superb and lush with a wolf’s head on left side of barrel lug and boldly cut scrolls on a punched ground.

“Colt’s Patents” is engraved in a reserve. The scarce and desirable 5” barrel retains nearly all its original lustrous bright blue. Loading lever with case colors faded to gray. Frame case colors have some vividity remaining. All screws are original and engraved. Cylinder retains much original blue finish with a perfect scene. Matching wedge engraved en suite.

All cylinder safety pins are present. Deluxe walnut grips retain almost all the original finish with minor imperfections. Presentation inscription reads “Wm. F. Odell From The Inventor”.

Revolver is cased in a superb French-fitted brass-bound rosewood box with original paper on bottom and purple lining faded where it hits the cylinder. Colt’s patent flask retains nearly all its finish, lacquer and gilding. Includes blued screwdriver, paper wrapped Eley cap tin and blued Colt’s mold with nearly all original finish marked “31PKT”. One of the finest cased presentation Colt Model 1849 we have been privileged to offer. 25,000 - 40,000

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11 - (A) CASED PAIR OF LEGENDARY DIVISION AID DE CAMP COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS (1856).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. (A) 45226 (B) 45118 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Pictured on page 51 of “The Antique Arms Annual 1971” and later sold by legendary antique arms dealer Allen S. Kelley; these splendid revolvers are one of two known sets of these extraordinary, rare and desirable 1851 Navies. This set is the better documented of the two, the other set having resided in the collection of Al Cali and sold at Heritage Auctions for ($149,500). Gun (A) Serial No. 45118 retains nearly 100% bright original inky blue finish. Frame has much darkened case colors. Cylinder retains nearly all the original blue finish. Trigger guard has considerable original blue and backstrap is mostly patina with some blue in protected areas. Varnished walnut grips retain nearly all their original varnish.

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original bright blue with only minor marring around wedge area. Cylinder retains most of its original bright blue with minor fading in spots. Frame has dull smokey case colors. Trigger guard has considerable original blue and backstrap is a pleasing patina. Varnished grips retain most of their original finish with one minor area on right side where fitted to frame.

Pin safeties intact. Numbers match. Revolvers are cased in their splendid original vertical lid rosewood case with “Division Aid De Camp” engraved on escutcheon and wine red velvet lining. American flask and cap retains most of its original lacquer and gilding on spout and top. Two paper-wrapped Eley’s cap tins and Colt’s patent mold with much original bluing.

Exterior of case is on fine condition. This extraordinary set appears to be as pictured in the “1971 Antique Arms Annual” and would be a prize for any collector. 50,000 - 80,000

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12 - (A) EXTREMELY FINE CASED COLT NO. 2 ROOT MODEL REVOLVER SERIAL NO. 11627.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Pistol No. 2 Serial No. 11627 Caliber: .28 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1856. If this No. 2 Root were a coin, we would rate is an MS67. It is near mint. Barrel retains almost all of its original bright blue finish. Lever retains fading case colors. The hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and saddle with slight fading on right. Cylinder retains nearly of its original finish. Nipples are blue and essentially unfired.

Highly figured walnut grip retains nearly all original varnish with few if any marks. Back strap has brilliant blue.

Original case with wine red velvet is extremely fine. Accessories include brass mold with bright polish on spruce cutter; Colt patent flask retains nearly all its original lacquer with much original gilding on the spout; screwdriver retains some original bluing and has a wooden handle; Eley cap tin and original key. A true gem of a Colt Root revolver.

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13 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE COLT FACTORY CUTAWAY 1855 SIDE HAMMER ROOT REVOLVER (1857).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root No. 2 Serial No. 17345 Caliber: .26 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique This rare factory cutaway falls into the serial range of other factory cutaway Roots: serial No. 17236 formerly in the Colt Factory Museum collection, and other specimens known bear 17117 and 17170. No. 17345 retains much original, bright factory finish. Cylinder scene is crisp where not cut away. Varnished walnut grips retain nearly all of their original Colt factory varnish with significant chip at toe and some minor dents. Hammer retains much original case colors. Screws retains nearly all of their nitre blue. Loading lever retains considerable case colors. Bore is like new. An extremely rare revolver for the advanced Colt collector. 6,000 - 9,000

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14 - (A) CASED & ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY WITH BURL GRIPS (1857).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 79952 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This is a very fine factory engraved and cased Colt Model 1851 Navy; one of the finest factory engraved examples to appear on the market in the last decade. The barrel retains nearly all of its original Colt factory bright blue. Frame retains most of its original case colors, most vibrant on left side. Cylinder retains nearly all of its original bright bluing with some darkening on the scene itself. Loading lever has nearly all of its quite vibrant case colors. Backstrap retains nearly all of its original silver, as does trigger guard. Hammer has most of its original case colors with considerable vivid color remaining. Face of cylinder retains strong traces of original bluing. All numbers match including wedge, which appears not to have been engraved. Engraving on left side of barrel has classic factory wolf’s head with elongated snout. Left side with cloverleafs, which match right side of frame. Factory deluxe varnished walnut grips retain nearly all original varnish, with one extremely minor area at toe missing varnish. Front sight is of deluxe dovetail type and retains considerable factory original nitre blue. This lovely Colt Navy comes in an original Colt factory deluxe rosewood case, with faded purple felt lining. Including: American Flask & Cap Co. flask retains nearly all its original lacquer with spout and top with traces of gilding, two packets of Sage combustible cartridges, Colt’s patent bullet retaining most of its original blue with the usual battering from use as a mallet, cap tin retains nearly all original paper. Case itself is excellent with the exception of two age cracks on lid. 30,000 - 50,000

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15 - (A) RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH ENGRAVED MATCHING SHOULDER STOCK (CARBINE BREECH) (1859).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 90137 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Perhaps the most spectacular casings in percussion Colt’s are these extremely rare, factory engraved 1851 Navies in the 90000 range. Most, if not all, were sent to England and come complete with ultra deluxe engraved shoulder stocks. This set is very similar to the set on page 34 of the “Antique Arms Annual” and later featured in “Fine Colts, The Collection of Joseph Murphy”. Still another set was recently sold at a Midwestern auction, formally in the collection of Robert M. Lee of Sparks, Nevada. These extremely rare and attractive cased sets all bear British proofs have elaborate British casings. Serial No. 90137 has much original bright bluing on barrel with spotting and lifting. Barrel has a dog head head engraved on the left side. Frame has faded case colors, somewhat vivid in protected areas.

Cylinder retains some original bluing, turning to brown. Excellent scene. Lever has some case colors on outside, vivid on inside. Iron trigger guard has considerable original silver turning dark. Backstrap retains some original silver. Varnished walnut grip has considerable original varnish remaining, missing mainly where stock lug attaches. Cylinder safety pins; four good, two degraded. Attachable shoulder stock with matching number has much original silver with stock engraved en suite. Wood of stock retina nearly all the original varnish and is nearly perfect with minor marks. Original oak case with split ring in lid in fine condition and paper label in good condition. Accessories include Dixon flask marked “Colt Navy Flask” with nearly all original lacquer and bright gilding to top and spout, no dents; Colt’s patented mold retains most original blue with hammer marks, original bright blue cleaning rod and Eley cap tin. Partitions are excellent and lining is excellent with only one small dime size tear. A spectacular and virtually untouched example of this very rare cased Navy. 50,000 - 80,000

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16 - (A) COLT 1860 FLUTED ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER (1860).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 1059 Caliber: .45 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique An extremely fine Colt Fluted 1860 Army revolver. First year production serial No. 1059. The 1860 Fluted Army is one of the most desirable variations of the 1860 Army Model and these are usually found in well worn condition. To find one with its original blue and case colors is unusual; to find an example with the grip retaining its original varnish is even more unusual.

All serial numbers match. Barrel retains almost all of its original bluing with slight browning due to age. Cylinder has strong traces of bright blue but as with nearly all excellent condition fluted Armies, nearly all the blue has flaked. Frame retains considerable brilliant color case hardening. Trigger guard and backstrap retain nearly all their original heavy silver plating. Hammer has some color case hardening remaining. All cylinder safety pins are intact. Beautiful original walnut grip retains nearly all of its original varnish with some minor marks. Lever retains most of original color case hardening, especially in protected area.

Screws are excellent with the exception of the wedge screw which is only slightly marred.

One of the finest Fluted Armies to be sold in recent years. 10,000 - 15,000

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17 - (A) FINE CASED COLT ROOT NO. 3 REVOLVER SERIAL NO. 25614.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root No. 3 Serial No. 25614 Caliber: .28 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1860. This fine No. 3 revolver retains nearly all of its original bright inky blue finish on frame and cylinder. Hammer has strong original case colors on back and left side with some fading on right side. Case colors on lever are faded. Grips retain nearly all original varnish with only a few light marks. Two frame screws show screwdriver mars. Action is excellent. Housed in a fine original case with bright red, somewhat faded, lining and original partitions. Colt patent flask has much original lacquer but is dented on backside. Colts patent brass and iron mold is very crisp. Also includes a blued cleaning rod and Hickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caps. Exterior of case has much original varnish and front shows two burn marks. A very nice Model 3 Root. 5,000 - 10,000

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18 - (A) FULL SILVER PLATED IVORY GRIP FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED PAIR OF COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVERS BELONGING TO ROSENDO VELASCO. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial No. 58158, 58160 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique This spectacular factory engraved ivory gripped deluxe cased set of Colt 1851 Navies was owned by Peruvian Rosendo Velasco, brother of the nation’s President. One of, if not the, finest pair of factory engraved silver plates Colt 1851 Navies known, the Velasco guns are true masterpieces of the engraver’s art. Gun (A) Serial No. 58160 has an eagle on the left side of the barrel lug and another hidden in the scroll work on the left side of the frame.

The barrel retains nearly all of its factory silver plating. Ramrod retains virtually all the factory silver plating, as does the frame. Rare steel trigger guard retains most of its original 58

silver plating. Backstrap is mostly grey patina with factory inscription “Rosendo Velasco”.

Ivory grips are excellent with one longitudinal type crack to right side of grip. All screws are engraved with the exception of one trigger guard screw. Some pin safeties are intact.

Cylinder retains nearly all its original silver plating. All numbers match. Gun (B) Serial No. 58158 has a wild cat engraved on the left side of the barrel lug. Barrel retains much of the original silver plating with losses mostly on the right side of the barrel. Cylinder retains nearly all the original silver plating, as does the frame and trigger guard. Backstrap retains much original silver plating. Ivory grips are excellent. Wedge screw is possibly replated, as is the butt screw. All other screws are engraved en suite. Pin safeties worn, hammer retains nearly all its original silver plating. Wedge is numbered “5280” and engraved en suite; all other numbers match. Ultra deluxe rosewood case of the highest quality brass bound with escutcheon engraved by the same hand. Interior with wine red velvet and full silver plated accessories including slant charger dog flask with much silver plating. Silver plated Colt’s patent mold retains almost all original silver plating, four compartments with ivory pulls, James Dixon capper, packet of Sage cartridges and Eley cap tin. This magnificent and luxurious cased set was purchased in Jan. 1975 by renowned Dutch collector Henk Visser directly from Miguel Mujica Gallo, Lima Peru, owner of the Gold Museum. A letter to this effect signed by Mr. Visser accompanies these fabulous pistols. 30,000 - 50,000

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19 - (A) SUPERB CASED FIRST MODEL COLT ROOT REVOLVER SERIAL NO. 16 ELABORATELY & FINELY FACTORY ENGRAVED BY GUSTAVE YOUNG. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Pistol No. 1 Serial No. 16 Caliber: .28 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique One of the finest and certainly one of the rarest Colt Root revolvers known, serial number 16 is an icon. First Model Roots are extremely rare in their own right but the beautiful and elaborate scroll engraving on serial number 16 places it in its own category. Barrel and frame retain much original bright blue finish. Cylinder has turned to brown patina but still has crisp cylinder scene and Colt’s patent etching. Walnut grips retain most of the original varnish. The engraving involves a characteristic monster or dog on left side of frame spewing scrolls from its mouth. A similar monster appears on the right side of the frame, and a third on the back strap. The hammer is beautifully engraved and checkered, featuring eight dots on the saddle of the hammer; thought to represent eight days of engraving work. A French fitted rosewood case is of the vertical lid type with flask, mold, screwdriver and Hicks cap box. The wine red lining is faded but the case is in overall fine condition. This splendid revolver was once part of the legendary Jerry Berger Collection of Colts; sold at Christie’s on October 7, 1981 and is pictured on pages 152 and 153 of that catalog. According to the author of the catalog, legendary Colt expert R.L. Larry Wilson, “This is the side hammer Type 1 (175 produced), of which No. 16 is the finest known example. The decoration surpasses that found on Nos. 10234 and 9126 presented to Colonel Colt to ... the Grand Dukes Micheal and Constantine.” Number 16 is the most important Colt Root revolver to be offered for sale in many years. 25,000 - 35,000

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20 - (A) SPLENDID SAMUEL COLT PRESENTATION CASED & ENGRAVED COLT ROOT PISTOL NO. 2 INSCRIBED “PETER DENNIS FROM THE INVENTOR”.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Pistol No. 2 Serial No. 4550 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique An extremely fine and rare Colt factory presented, factory engraved 1855 Root Model revolver, serial number 4550, for 1855. Presented by the inventor, Col. Colt, to Peter Dennis.

This lovely factory engraved and presented Root Model revolver is an extreme rarity, as are all genuine revolvers presented by Col. Samuel Colt himself. Barrel retains most of its original bright bluing, with minor losses on one flat and around front sight. Frame retains nearly all its original bright bluing, cylinder has almost its original blue with some extremely minor erosion around nipple areas, but perfect scene and easily read Colt’s Patent banner. All screws are engraved. Hammer retains some darkened case colors. Hammer spur deluxe engraved, featuring five dots. Backstrap inscription is superbly cut, and is a textbook example of this extraordinarily rare feature. The cylinder pin is beautifully checkered. Loading lever retains traces of case coloring, especially at bottom. Factory deluxe walnut grips retain virtually all their original piano varnish with no chips. Gun is cased in a mahogany case with brown felt lining. Colt’s patent mold with most of its original lacquer and considerable gilding on top and spout. Exterior of case very fine. All Colt factory presentations from Samuel Colt are extremely rare and highly desirable, this is an excellent example of these. 20,000 - 30,000

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21 - FINE ORIGINAL CASE FOR COLT 1860 ARMY WITH BULLET MOLD, COLT’S PATENT FLASK, SCREWDRIVER & ELEY’S CAPS TIN. This fine original Colt factory casing for a Model 1860 Army is in overall very good to excellent condition, all partitions are intact, wine red lining is original with some fading from age. Colt’s patent slant charger Navy flask is in excellent condition; retaining most of the original lacquer and gilt finishes to spout and mechanism. Colt’s patent Army mold retains nearly all of the original bluing with some bright blue on the sprue. Original nipple wrench retains most of the original niter bright bluing. Eley caps retains most of the original label though torn. Case itself has most of the original varnish, which showing some wear and use from age. Altogether, a very fine case, suitable for a superb engraved Colt 1860 Army. 8,000 - 12,000

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22 - SUPERB ULTRA DELUXE BRASS BOUND MAHOGANY CASE FOR PAIR OF COLT 1860 ARMY COLTS. This double casing for two Colt 1860 Army Models is of the very highest quality throughout with brass bound corners, push button locks, and gilded brass escutcheon. The wood itself is of the very finest figure and grain, finished with a high polish piano varnish. The interior is of wine red velvet and paper lining on inside of lid and red cloth on bottom of case. Partitions are all fine. Includes paper wrapped Eley cap tin, Colt’s patent slant charger flask with much original lacquer on body and several dents; spout with some gilding remaining and top with considerable remaining. Colt’s patent 1860 Army mold with nearly all original finish. One pack of Hazard’s Cartridges and extra parts including nipple and mainspring. The beauty and quality, as well as the condition of this case, cannot be overstated. It would be perfect for a pair of Colt factory or Nimschke engraved 1860 Armies and would greatly enhance their desirability and value. 10,000 - 15,000

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23 - (A) RARE UNUSUAL COLT 1860 ARMY 4 SCREW REVOLVER WITH MARTIAL FINISH SOLD TO THE CIVILIAN MARKET SERIAL NO. 5467.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 5467 Caliber: Barrel Length: 7 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1861. This excellent condition 1860 Army is very unusual. It was made at the outset of the Civil War with a characteristic blue finish. It bears no inspector marks on the wrist and no military in marks on the barrel, frame or trigger guard. Only an “M” on the left side if the trigger guard which is probably a Colt Factory sub inspector. Very fine condition.

Barrel retains most of its original Colt factory military finish. Four screw frame had bright case hardening with only minor fading on recoil shield. Cylinder has most of its bluing, slightly browning on non-rebated portion of cylinder. Back strap has nearly all its original bluing with only slight fading. Feather still visible at top. Grips are excellent with military style oil finish and raised grain, only a few minor marks. Pin safeties are slightly worn. Case colors on hammer fading to brown. All numbers match. A rare and unusual variation of the four screw Army in excellent condition. 10,000 - 15,000

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24 - (A) SUPERB DOUBLE CARVED IVORY GRIP DELUXE CASED & ENGRAVED COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER (1861).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 157295 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 5 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique This is the renowned factory engraved, factory double carved ivory grip, factory lettered Colt 1849 Pocket shipped to B. Kittredge and Co. April 29th, 1861. This famous ‘49 Pocket is pictured on page 75 of the “Texas Arms Annual”, from the collection of the great Colt collector Dr. Chester P. Bonoff. The barrel retains most of its original bright bluing with extra deluxe engraving extending more than 1” from the muzzle, and script “SamL Colt” barrel address. Cylinder retains some original bluing but is flaked, with perfect scene. Nipples retain nearly all their original color. Frame retains much original case colors, somewhat faded. Hammer case colors are brighter. Special checkered thumb piece with five dots indicating five days to engrave. Loading lever has bright case colors and is checkered, an extremely deluxe feature found on only the finest percussion Colts. Iron backstrap retains considerable original silver. Very rare large iron trigger guard retains much original darkened silver. Screws retains most of original bluing, as does trigger on the sides. Bore is fine and action is very tight. Front of cylinder has been faced to facilitate action. Magnificent and very rare factory double raised carved ivory grips, having the American Eagle in extremely high relief with “E Pluribus Unum” engraved above right side of grip. Features splendid Goddess of Liberty on the left side. Grips have lovely color and virtually no cracking. Superbly detailed throughout. One of the finest pairs of ivory grips we have seen on a percussion Colt. Deluxe rosewood case in the French style with green felt lining, trimmed in purple, with Colt’s patent flask which retains much original lacquer. Spout has some gilding which has drifted. Fine brass Colt’s patent bullet mold and high polish screwdriver. One packet of combustible cartridges and Eley cap tin complete the ensemble. One of the most attractive and storied 1849 Colt Pocket revolvers known. 20,000 - 30,000

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25 - (A) RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED COLT MODEL 1862 POCKET NAVY WITH IVORY GRIPS (1861).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Navy Serial No. 2722E Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique The 1862 Pocket Navy is one of the rarer Colt percussion model revolvers. This engraved long barreled specimen is a rarity. Serial No. 2722 is engraved in the late line scroll style with a large eagle head on the left side of the barrel lug. Barrel retains considerable thinning bright blue and the cylinder scene is good with considerable traces of blue in rebated portion.

Safeties are mostly intact. Frame retains no original case colors or blue but engraving is very crisp and sharp. Backstrap and trigger guard have most of their original silver. Revolver has all matching numbers. Ivory grips are fine with interesting scrimshaw at bottom reading “Jas. F. Smith Sergt. Maj. Jan. Custer 7th Cav. U.S.A. 1868”. Cased in an original factory case with Colt’s patent flask retaining much original lacquer and no gilding, paper packet cartridge, original bullet mold is marked “36P” with much original finish, and Eley cap tin. Exterior of case is fine. A very good specimen of this rare model. 5,000 - 10,000

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26 - (A) FINE CASED COLT ROOT NO. 3 REVOLVER IN .31 CAL. SERIAL NO. 1371.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Pistol No. 3 Serial No. 1371 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1861. This fine No. 3 Root has a barrel retaining nearly all its original bright bluing with thinning and edge wear.

Frame retains nearly all its original bright bluing, thinning on back strap. Cylinder has browning on high points and very minor pitting on high point of one cylinder, hammer had bright case colors on protected areas and fading on the exposed areas. Takedown screw is damaged. Other screws are nearly perfect. Original varnished walnut grips retain nearly all its finish with high point wear at toe and one very minor chip on right side near toe. Mahogany case with brown lining is in fine condition. Colt’s patent eagle flask with much original lacquer, some gilding to spout and top, and one minor dent. Packet of combustible cartridges, good brass .31 cal. mold with blued sprue screw, and Eley’s patent caps. 4,000 - 6,000

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27 - (A) SUPERB HIGHLY DESIRABLE COLT 1860 MARTIAL ARMY REVOLVER (1862).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 27470 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique This spectacular Martial Army retains nearly 100% of its original military bluing with only the slightest wear at muzzle. Cylinder retains most original blue, stronger on rebated portion and slightly lighter on cylinder scene area. Frame retains nearly all its original case colors.

Trigger guard is plain brass, backstrap has most of the original bluing but thinning slightly.

Hammer has very strong case colors. Martial inspected grips are pristine with perfectly legible military inspector marks, “A.D.K.” left and “R.H.K.W” on the right. As good a set of grips one can could find in a four-screw 1860. All pin safeties are perfect. Wedge area has none of the battering normally found on 1860’s. Screws are perfect. All numbers match and gun appears unfired throughout. We have not seen a better example of a four-screw Martial Army. 10,000 - 20,000

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28 - (A) NEAR MINT COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH EXTREMELY RARE CONTOUR CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial No. 202896 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1862. This superb Civil War period 1849 Colt Pocket, serial number 202896, retains nearly 100% of it bright blue vibrant case colored finishes. All numbers match and screws have nearly all the original nitre blue. Pin safeties are intact and face of cylinder would indicate this revolver is unfired, as it appears to have blue in the chambers. Back strap and trigger guard retain nearly all of their patinated silver finish. Original grips retain nearly all of their original Colt factory varnish. Unusual Colt factory contour case has all original slightly faded red lining. Exterior of case retains nearly all of its original varnish.

Accessories include flying eagle flask which has most of the original lacquer and gilding and Coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patent mold which retains nearly all its original bluing. Case has two original skin packs for 49 Pocket, an Eley cap tin, Colt screwdriver and original key. Colt Pockets with this amount of finish are normally found with serial numbers indicating post-civil war production.

This is as close to a mint condition Civil War era 1849 Pocket as a Colt collector is likely to find. 10,000 - 15,000

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29 - (A) THE HISTORIC ULTRA DELUXE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT 1860 ARMY INSCRIBED “TO MAJ. GEN. W.S. ROSECRANS” AND FURTHER PRESENTED BY GEN. ROSECRANS TO COL. COOLBAUGH (1863).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 111592 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique This gun was presented to Major General William Starke Rosecrans by Colt’s Patents Manufacturing Company. One of the most important Colt factory presentations, the Rosecrans Army is as deluxe as a percussion Colt can be without gold inlay. The Rosecrans Army is embellished exactly like the pair presented to the Union Army George McClellan, one of which is in the Smithsonian Institution Museum. The barrel has much of the original blue finish. Cylinder has considerable traces of blue finish on the rebated portion. The case colored frame is faded to grey but still shows a few brighter spots. The backstrap is mostly grey patina but has blue in the protected areas Colt factory inscribed: “To Maj. Genl.

W.S. Rosecrans With Respects of Colt’s Pt. FA. Mfg Co”. The inside of the triggerguard inscribed: “Genl R. to Colonel Coolbaugh”. The trigger guard silver has drifted. Hammer case colors have faded to grey, factory checkered loading lever has traces of case color 80

in protected area. Varnished deluxe grips retain most of their finish with a few minor marks throughout. The factory engraving on the Rosecrans Army is as deluxe as these presentation engraved Colt come. The barrel has nearly full coverage scrolls with eagle head on left side of barrel lug and dog head on right side of barrel lug. The cylinder scene is deeply hand enhanced and is engraved on the rebated portion. The hammer is fully engraved with hand checkered hammer spur and five dots indicating days of engraving. Two cylinder pin safeties are damaged and all others are relatively intact. All numbers match. This iconic Colt percussion Army is first featured in R. L. Wilson’s first book, entitled “Samuel Colt Presents” and is pictured on page 189, fig. 118 with the owner listed as J. S. DuMont.

The Rosecrans Army appeared again in the collection of George R. Repaire, owner of the Sultan of Turkey Dragoon. This Colt icon is offered in an original mahogany case with Colt’s patent stand of arms flask retaining nearly all its lacquer, most of its gilding on spout and top. Includes also high polish screwdriver, Colt’s patent mold retaining most of its original blue and Carte de Visite. Lining of case is very good with some small tears, exterior of case has most of its varnish. Provenance John S. DuMont and George R. Repaire. The history of General Rosecrans is well known. William Rosecrans was once a potential candidate for the presidency of the United States. Colonel Coolbaugh has an amazing history of his own especially following the Civil War. The Rosecrans/Coolbaugh Army is one of the most historical percussion Colt revolvers. 75,000 - 125,000

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30 - (A) HISTORIC SILVER PLATED AND GILDED CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN GEORGE WASHBURN IN THE 133 NY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY WITH SWORD. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1861 Navy Serial No. 14501 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1863. This beautiful revolver, serial number 14501E, retains nearly 100% of its factory silver plating on barrel, frame, and loading lever, somewhat darkened in protected areas. Cylinder retains considerable original gliding with lifting and wear. Trigger guard retains nearly all the factory silver plating. Engraved “Capt. Ge. Washburn”. Superb factory checkered ivory grips are carved on left side with a Zouave in high relief. All pin safeties are intact and gun has seen very little use. Frame screws are blued, slightly marred.

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Engraving is sharp and crisp throughout. Revolver is mentioned in Major Washburn obituary published in the January 17, 1903 issue of the Democratic Register of Ossining, New York, as “a magnificent gold and silver mounted revolver.” Gun is cased in a magnificent brass-bound vertical lid rosewood case with shield escutcheon beautifully engraved “Capt. Geo. Washburn/133d Regt./N.Y.Vol.”. Case is lined in wine red velvet with very rare Colt’s patent silver plated flask retaining nearly all of its darkened silver on body spout and top. Blued Colt’s patent mold retains nearly all the original finish. Other accessories include screwdriver, oil bottle, two partial paper packet cartridges, and Hall’s cap tin. Case is in excellent condition. It is extremely rare to find an inscribed gun in an inscribed case, which guaranties that the gun came in the case. Together with the Navy is a presentation 1850 foot officer’s sword with initials “G.W.” and further inscribed “Presented to Lieut. Geo. Washburn/by his friends/of the first Platoon of the/27th Police Precinct/New York. Sept 10th 1862.” Sword is well worn and shows much use and carry. Scabbard is split and repaired with black electrical tape. Grip is fine. All together, this is fabulous ensemble for the Colt or Civil War collector.

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31 - (A) VERY FINE & RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1860 ARMY .44 WITH COLT FACTORY EBONY GRIPS (1864).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 151387IE Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 8” FFL Status: Antique This superb revolver is one of a very few percussion Colts featuring factory ebony grips and is in the same serial range as the similarly-decorated 1860 Army known as “Union and Liberty” said to have been presented, or belonged to, General Ulysses S. Grant, and a pair of ebony gripped Armies belonging to General Hawley, director of the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial. There is evidence that this unique group of ebony gripped Colt Armies were exhibited together by Hartley and Graham as pictured in the famous woodcut of their Civil War era exhibition board. Serial No. 151387 has most of its original bright blue original finish on the barrel and considerable bright blue with some fading on the cylinder. Scene is not sharp due to the high polish it received at the Colt factory prior to finishing but patent dates are perfect. Frame has much bright original case colors on both sides. Trigger guard has traces of silver, having drifted. Backstrap has smooth age patina with some bluing in protected areas. Ebony grips have all their original polish with all their original marks.

Numbers match. Five crisp cylinder pins with one slightly damaged. Engraving is of a type known as the late vine scroll, similar to the Hawley and Union and Liberty. This beautiful revolver is cased in a vertical lid, brass bound mahogany case with lid escutcheon engraved “George W. Bruen Maj. A. D.C. 10th Army Corps.” Lining is faded. Colt’s patent flask has some original lacquer, only traces of gilding on spout and top. Colt’s patent mold has much original finish. Eley’s cap tin retains some of its paper. Exterior of case has much original varnish with one longitudinal age crack. One of four ebony griped 1860 Army Colts known to collectors; serial No. 151387 is one of the rarest and most desirable percussion Colts.

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32 - (A) RARE & DESIRABLE LONDON-SHIPPED CASED COLT MODEL 6-A ROOT REVOLVER (1865).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 6-A Root Serial No. 9276 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 4 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique

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Barrel retains much original bright blue finish. Missing front sight. Cylinder retains almost all original bright blue with some patches of brown. Cylinder scene is good.

British proofs on barrel and each chamber of cylinder. Frame retains much original bright bluing. Case colors on hammer faded, as they are on the lever. Varnished walnut grip retains nearly all its original finish.

Serial No. 9276 is cased in its original English oak case with Pall Mall instruction label. Excellent Dixon flask marked “Colt’s Pocket Flask” with most of its original lacquer on body and adjustable spout. Colt’s patent mold has much original blue, sprue screw marred. Other accessories include a screwdriver, cleaning rod, large Eley cap tin and oil bottle. Case is overall excellent condition. 4,000 - 6,000

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33 - (A) SPECTACULAR & EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED EBONY GRIPPED DOUBLE CASED PAIR OF COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVERS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN W.H.H. WALLER (1865).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Serial No. 29172E, 29173E Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 6 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique One of the very few double cased sets of engraved Colt Model 1862 Police revolvers and the only ebony gripped pair. The Captain Waller 1862 Police revolvers are one of the greatest engraved percussion Colt sets. First pictured in full color in Sutherland and Wilson’s “The Book of Colt Firearms” where Wilson notes “cased matched pairs in the Police and Pocket Navy Models are virtually nonexistent”. These magnificent and historic guns were later sold by legendary Colt dealer Greg Martin, featured in his full page advertisement in “The Gun Report” magazine, wherein they are referred to as a “fabulous matched pair of Colt Police revolvers”. Revolver No. 29172E retains nearly all of its original bright bluing on left side of barrel with some flaking on right. Frame retains much fading case colors

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All numbers match. Wedge engraving shows minor losses. All engraving sharp and crisp.

Characteristic factory engraved grotesque face on left side of barrel lug. Factory ebony grips are an extraordinary rarity and retain nearly all of their original finish. Backstrap elaborately engraved with presentation “Presented to W.H.H. Waller / Capt. 4th M.S.M. / by the Officers of his Regt.” and “Oct. 16./65” on front strap. Gun No. 29173E retains nearly all of its factory original bright bluing on left side of barrel, right side of barrel with spotting from resting in the case. The barrel is engraved with a portrait on left side, possibly an Indian princess and right side of barrel lug with portrait of an Indian warrior. Frame retains much original fading case colors with face emerging from one scroll and another face on left side of recoil shield. Eagle on right side of frame. Lever retains considerable darkened case colors. Cylinder retains most of its original bright blue with large area of spotting from resting in case. Pin safeties are present. Hammer retains much original faded case colors. Extremely rare factory original ebony grips retain most finish with a lightly incised “X” on left side of grip near toe. Most unusual to have five portrait heads on one revolver. Extremely rare original, factory brass bound mahogany case with escutcheon engraved “W.H.H. Waller Capt. 4th M.S.V.” Interior of case with beautiful bright blue lining, mostly intact. Ultra deluxe high polish Colt’s patent bullet mold that retains nearly all of

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its original bluing, Colt’s patent powder flask with some original finish, Eley’s cap tin, and Colt’s paper pack of cartridges. The rarity and desirability of this set cannot be overstated.

The Waller set is one only two known factory engraved double cased pairs of 1862 Police revolvers of this quality. The other, equally fantastic, formerly in the collection of William Locke with ivory grips has no presentation inscriptions on the revolvers or the case though they have always been associated with the General McPherson 1861 Navy revolvers, which are presented. Further enhancing the uniqueness of the Waller set is the presentation inscription on the lid, which matches the inscriptions on the revolvers, guaranteeing that the case and the revolvers were presented together in 1865. This set was one of Dr. Feldman’s greatest treasures and cannot be improved upon. 125,000 - 250,000

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34 - (A) SUPERB CASED COLT ROOT NO. 6 REVOLVER .31 CAL. SERIAL NO. 9023.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Pistol No. 6 Serial No. 9023 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1865. This lovely revolver retains nearly 100% of its original finish on barrel, frame, back strap and cylinder with few if any blemishes. Cylinder seam light due to high polishing. Loading lever has much original bright case colors. Hammer has much original, somewhat bright, case colors. Hammer screw is missing one half of its head. Take down screw with marring. Other frame screws are nearly perfect, as is butt screw. Varnished walnut grips retain nearly 100% of their original varnish with only extremely minor marks. Bright muzzle with minor corrosion. Mahogany case is excellent, eagle flask retains much original lacquer and gilding to top and spout. Proper Colt mold has some original blue remaining.

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35 - (A) ULTRA RARE COLT 2ND MODEL DERRINGER WITH BARREL OF METAL FROM AM. STERLING CO. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 2nd Model Derringer Serial No. 3847 Caliber: .40 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8” FFL Status: Antique An extremely rare and highly desirable Colt Model No. 2 derringer with barrel of sterling metal. Factory ivory grips. There is only a handful of Colt Model No. 2 derringer stamped “A.M.Sterling.” A letter from the Connecticut State Library to the dean of Colt derringer collectors, George S. Lewis, Jr., states that they received a letter from the Colt company with the following notation, dated Tue. August 27th, 1872: “1 Natnl. Der. Pistol made of Sterling Metal from Am. Sterling Co. To American Sterling Co., Naubuc (Conn), Aug. 15th.” Due to the malleable nature of the sterling metal, gun No. 3847 has numerous dents on barrel and frame, but is still bright with perfect markings and sharp engraving. Hammer has traces of blue on spine. There is a minute stress crack on left side of frame, extending approximately 1/4” but does not detract in the least. Ivory grips fit well and show fine patina with tight age cracking on both panels. These American Sterling marked Colt deringers are the rarest and most desirable of all Colt No. 2 derringers. Please refer to the article on “Colt Derringers” written by Mr. Lewis to the American Society of Arms Collectors, which is available online. 8,000 - 12,000

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36 - (A) VERY FINE & RARE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED AND PRESENTED COLT MODEL 1862 POLICE REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police Serial No. 26935E Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Colt factory engraved presentation revolvers are among the rarest and most desirable of all percussion Colts. Serial number 26935 is engraved on the back strap “Presented to A.G. West/By friends in Colt’s Armory/July 1864”. Revolver retains a considerable amount of original bright blue finish on barrel with brown patina mostly above the lug, possibly due to contact with case lid. Loading lever has considerable original bright case colors. Frame retains most bright case colors; cylinder has considerable original bluing with fading on high spots. All numbers match. Frame screws retain some original factory blue. Engraving consists of bold scrolls on punch dot ground with a comical face on left side of barrel lug. Back strap and trigger guard have considerable original silver with most of the wear on back strap and front of trigger guard. Highly figured walnut grip retains most original varnish with some crazing. Cylinder safety pins are mostly intact, wedge has some finish and wedge screw is marred. Original blue lined factory case has eagle flask with most of the lacquer; the spout and top with much gilding. Exterior of the case is in fine condition. The unmarked .36 caliber mold has most of the original blue, one box of paper packet cartridges, and an Eley cap box are included with this extremely rare Colt factory presentation. 20,000 - 30,000

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37 - (A) RARE & HISTORIC CASED COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER PRESENTED TO J.D. CAMERON WITH COMPLIMENTS OF COL. COLT. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police Serial No. 7255 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique Few percussion Colts are more collectible and historically important than presentation revolvers given by the inventor, Samuel Colt. J.D. Cameron was an executive of the Northern Central Railway during the Civil War, Cameron was in charge of the flow of supplies and soldiers from the Northeastern states to Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Serial number 7255 retains most of its original bright blue finish on loading lever and frame. Barrel is 4 - 1/2” and has most of its original bright blue finish. Cylinder retains nearly all of original bright blue finish with some mixing on high spots and safeties slightly damaged. Hammer has much case hardening remaining. Back strap and trigger guard have heavy silver plating with some brass showing through, mostly over the inscription itself. Varnished walnut grips have most of their original finish with a series of minor dents, mostly on the right side of grip. All matching numbers. One frame screw and one wedge screw are marred. Original mahogany case has wine red velvet and good partitions. Eagle flask with most of the lacquer and considerable gilding remaining, bright blue original nipple wrench, mold marked “36P” retains most of it original bluing, a pack of Hazard’s cartridges for New Model Revolving Police Pistol and a cap complete the ensemble. 15,000 - 20,000

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38 - (A) RARE SUPERB CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO HENRY KELLOGG (1866).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Serial No. 30073 Caliber: .36 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Factory documented and one of the finest and rarest Colt Police Models known, the Kellogg 1862 Police is iconic. The Kellogg Police is pictured in full color on page 116 of “The Colt Heritage” by R. L. Wilson. In a letter to Eric Vaule written in 1966, Wilson reveals that serial No. 30073 is recorded in “Journal B, Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co.”, Hartford April 30th, 1866. “345 Presentation a/c 4 [for] 1 4 1/2 in Police Pistol Engd & Appendages Presented to Henry Kellogg Esq Hartford 16.41”. These notations reveal that the Police pistol was a 4-1/2” model, presentation engraved and cased with accessories, 102

given by the Colt company to Henry Kellogg on April 30th 1866. This spectacular revolver is engraved in the late vine scroll with a fierce eagle head on left side of barrel. Barrel retains much original bright blue. Cylinder has nearly all the bright original blue except for a spot where is rested in its case and flaked. Bore is mint. Frame and lever retain most of their bright rainbow case colors. Safety pins are flat. Trigger guard and back strap retain most of the of original silver plating. Superbly cut inscription reads “Henry Kellogg/ With compliments of Colts P. F. A.M. Co.” Superbly figured deluxe varnished walnut grip retains nearly 100% finish. Mahogany case is in excellent condition inside and out with Colt’s patent flask retaining nearly all original lacquer and gilt finishes. Correct Colt’s patent bullet mold retains much original bluing. Paper wrapped Eley’s cap tin is in very fine condition. Packet of combustible cartridges and image of Henry Kellogg included. One of the greatest Colt Police Presentation known and made all the more desirable by it inclusion in the Colt factory record in 1866. Henry Kellogg was an executive with the Phoenix Insurance Company and likely played a major role in reimbursing the Colt Company for the disastrous fire is 1864. Original letter from Mr. Wilson to Mr. Vaule included. 60,000 - 80,000

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39 - (A) FINE & RARE CASED MODEL 7 SCREW-IN-CYLINDER COLT ROOT REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Pistol No. 7 Serial No. 11646 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1867. This rare Root, serial number 11646, retains nearly all of its original Colt factory inky bright bluing on barrel, frame and cylinder with minor flaking around nipple scoops. Hammer has much original bright case colors, fading on high spots. Front of cylinder is still blued, indicating very little if any firing. Cylinder scene is light due to factory high polishing but easily discerned. All numbers match. Varnished walnut grips retain much of original finish with minor marring on left side and several more serious mars on right. Cased in an original varnished mahogany case with some polish to outside, wine red lining only slightly faded, partitions are secure. Accessories include eagle flask with crossed revolvers retaining nearly all original lacquer, top retains some of the original gilding; excellent brass mold shows no use; Eleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cap tin and key. 7,000 - 12,000

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40 - (A) SUPERB NEARLY MINT CASED COLT MODEL 7-A ROOT .31 CALIBER REVOLVER (1868).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Root Model 7-A Serial No. 12209 Caliber: .31 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique This English-proofed Root retains nearly 100% of its original high polish bluing on frame and barrel. Cylinder has one extremely minor spot with some flaking. Varnished walnut grips have minute chip at left near extreme bottom. Loading lever has considerable case colors, hammer has bright case color on sides, fairly strong overall. Nipples still have blue, face of cylinder indicates little if any firing, butt mark with serial number and “L” for London, and address reads “Col. Colt, London.” Original English oak case is in pristine condition with original Colt Pall Mall trade label and accessories; including a Superb Dixon flask marked “Colt’s Pocket Flask” that is virtually brand new with 99% lacquer and bright gilding on top and spout, Colt’s patent mold retains nearly all original bluing, blued screwdriver, a large Eley cap tin and oil bottle. Certainly one of the best 7-A Roots to be offered in many years. 10,000 - 15,000

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41 - (A) CASED J.H. BODWELL DELUXE ENGRAVED COLT FACTORY PRESENTATION 1862 POLICE (1868).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1862 Police Serial No. 39218 Caliber: .36 Percussion Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique One of the finest known Colt 1862 Police revolvers, the Bodwell Colt has the extremely rare hand engraved “ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON” address but is 100% American and no British proofs. Factory engraved barrel retains most of its original bright blue with some extremely minor corrosion, mostly on left side of barrel. All numbers matching including wedge. Cylinder retains most of its original bright blue with some fading and one bare spot over one chamber. Frame retains much original bright case hardening. Backstrap and trigger 108

guard retain nearly all of their original factory silver plating. Cylinder retains several of its pin safeties, nipples retain some of the factory finish. Lever retains much original case colors. Particular note is the elaborate scroll engraving on the rebated portion of the cylinder indicating extra deluxe treatment. Very rare Colt factory inscription reads “J. H. Bodwell / With Compliments of Colts P.F.A. Mfg Co. / Oct. 25th, 1870”. The Bodwell 1862 is cased in its original mahogany case with purple lining in fine condition throughout. Deluxe high polish blued, tapered leg Colt’s patent bullet mold retains most of its original bright blue; deluxe Colt’s patent powder flask with original deluxe silver top and spout retains all of its original darkened silver; two packets of Colt’s Police pistol cartridge, and Eley’s cap tins complete the ensemble. All Colt’s Patent Firearms Company presentation firearms are extremely rare and this Bodwell 1862 is one of the finest Colt Police revolvers extant. An similar deluxe engraved and cased Colt 1862 presented to Major Charles T. Baker sold for $460,000 in 2017.

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42 - (A) SPLENDID HISTORIC ULTRA DELUXE CASED & ENGRAVED GILDED PAIR OF COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS (1869).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. (A) 178975 (B) 181620 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique These iconic 1860 Armies were presented to or owned by General G. Garcia Commander-in-Chief of the Line of Bravo, Matamoros, Mexico. This spectacular set of guns was prominently features in a photo depicting the collection of Raymond Stagg, circa 1930.

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in their brochure. Later, these fantastic works of art were purchased by the late legendary collector George Repaire. These were the last purchase made by George before he passed away. Gun (A) Serial No. 181620 retains much original bright gilding on barrel. Cylinder retains bright gilding on rebated portion and portion with scene is turning silver. Frame retains nearly all of it bright gilding, trigger guard with most of its gilding, back strap mostly steel color with “G. Garcia” engraved in an oval. Hammer retains much of original gilding, frame screws are blued, small screws in trigger guard are marred, unnumbered wedge is gilded and engraved en suite. Barrel engraving in Nimschke style scroll is very elaborate with elaborately rendered arrows on sides of barrel. Pin safeties are flattened. Magnificent checkered carved ivory grips are in very fine condition with relief carved Mexican snake and eagle in very high relief. Gun (B) Serial No. 178975 retains much original bright gilding on barrel and most original bright gilding on frame and trigger guard. Back strap steel colored. Hammer with much gilder. Cylinder has bright gilding on rebated portions turning silver on portion that is scene. Barrel is engraved in a similar style to its mate and lacking the large arrows. Frame screws are blued, magnificent ivory grips are identical to the match. Excellent condition throughout. Brass bound rosewood casing is one of the most elaborate now, comparable to the casing of the Eustace Barron 1860 Armies, also gilded but not engraved. Interior of box has wine red, slightly faded lining and is piped in green felt.

Includes elaborate two compartment silver plated flask, Colt’s patent silver plated mold and silver plated screwdriver. Guns are essentially as they were in the Stagg Collection in 1930.

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Interestingly, General Garcia was well known to Robert E. Lee when he was a Brevet Colonel commanding the Department of Texas. Careful research will only enhance the historical significance of these guns. Case itself is in excellent condition with shield escutcheon engraved “G. G.” for General Garcia. Generally regarded as one of the most important sets of cased Colts in existence, General Garcia’s guns were features on the cover of “The Gun Report” magazine June 1993 and on the cover of “The Man At Arms”, February 1998. The Garcia Armies have held an exalted position in Colt collecting for nearly a century and deservedly so. 75,000 - 125,000

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43 - (A) COLT 1860 ARMY THUER CONVERSION SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Conversion Serial No. 154503L Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 7 - 7/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique A very rare and desirable Colt Model 1860 Army with Alexander Thuerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conversion to metallic cartridge cylinder. The Thuer conversion is one of the rarest of all Colt cartridge firearms, and the 1860 Army Thuer conversion is one of the rarest of this already rare group.

Serial No. 154503L was shipped to London and bears British proofs on barrel and cylinder.

Barrel retains much thinning blue finish. Scene is excellent. Thuer conversion unit has most of original bright blue. Frame has base colors with some vividness remaining; backstrap and trigger guard have much of original bright blue finish. Varnished walnut grip retains almost all original varnish with slight wear at toe and a few light marks. Action is crisp. Includes a spare percussion cylinder, also British proofed, retaining much original finish, serial No. 4728.

Thuer conversions of any Colt revolver represent some of the most collectible Colts and this 1860 would fill a significant gap in almost any advanced Colt collection. 6,000 - 9,000

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44 - (A) CASED FINE & RARE COLT CLOVER LEAF .41 REVOLVER ELABORATELY ENGRAVED IN THE STYLE OF LOUIS D. NIMSCHKE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Clover Leaf Serial No. 2361 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 3â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique This beautifully engraved Colt House Pistol has almost full coverage engraving with scrolls, star bursts and key pattern covering nearly every surface. Barrel retains nearly all original nickle, brass frame retains considerable period silver and cylinder has turned to brown patina. Serial number 2361 is fitted with period ivory grips displaying mellow golden patina with a few finer age checks. Action is crisp and bore is good with some roughness. Revolver is cased in an original case with bright red lining. Includes full picture box of .41 cartridges, key, and tool. Exterior of box has most of varnish and hinges are perfect. An extremely elaborate example of this rare Colt revolver. 6,000 - 9,000

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45 - CASE FOR COLT 1860 THEUR CONVERSION WITH MOLD, LUBRICATING WAD, AND ELEY CAP TIN. This is a very rare and desirable factory case for a Colt Model 1860 Theur Conversion with Colt’s patent Pall Mall label. Includes screwdriver, Colt’s patent bullet mold with much original finish, lubricating wads for Theur conversion, 500 cap tin. Also includes an extremely rare Theur cartridges and Theur tool to preform the conversion retaining almost all the original bluing. This extremely rare box would be suitable for a pristine 1860 Theur conversion.

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46 - (A) FINE NIMSCHKE STYLE ENGRAVED COLT HOUSE PISTOL “CLOVERLEAF” (1871).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cloverleaf Serial No. 2320 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4” This splendidly engraved Cloverleaf, serial No. 2320, features classic Nimschke style engraving on all surfaces with scrolls, flags and punch dot background, all crisply cut.

Revolver retains nearly all of its nickel finish throughout, one spot at front of frame where finish is worn off. Markings, mechanically excellent. Mirror bore. Ivory grips fit well but are not numbered to gun; age cracking toward butt of both grips, otherwise good. A very showy and attractively engraved Cloverleaf. 2,000 - 4,000

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47 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE SHORT BARREL ENGRAVED COLT CLOVERLEAF SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1871).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cloverleaf Serial No. 1776 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique An extremely rare and superb Nimschke-engraved ultra-short octagonal-barreled Colt House pistol, or Cloverleaf. Original pearl grips. This extremely rare gun has a beautiful silver-plated frame with nearly full coverage in the classic Nimschke style, with a wolfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head spewing scrolls from its open mouth on the left side of frame. The ultra-rare short octagonal barrel retains little if any original finish but extremely crisp markings and engraving.

Cylinder has considerable original darkened silver on several chambers, whereas others are a pleasing steel color. Frame retains considerable original silver, though darkened. Pearl grips have good fire and are essentially perfect with two microscopic flaws at the very top of the right grip. Hammer retains some original bluing, as does takedown rod. Serial No. 1776 is the most well known and desirable short barrel Cloverleaf known. 5,000 - 10,000

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48 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE & DESIRABLE NIMSCHKE-STYLE ENGRAVED SHORT OCTAGONAL BARREL COLT CLOVER LEAF REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS (1871).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cloverleaf Serial No. 2021 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique The octagonal barrel is the most desirable of the Cloverleaf Models and serial No. 2021 not only features this sought-after configuration but is beautifully and elaborately engraved with nearly full coverage on barrel, frame and cylinder. Barrel retains no original finish, it has turned to gray patina but markings and engraving are crisp. Brass frame has faint traces of silver in protected areas and again engraving is crisp and sharp. Cylinder has strong traces of silver plating in flutes and in protected areas, while the hammer retains most of its darkened silver plating. Frame screws are blued. Ivory grips have lovely mellow age patina with one tight age crack extending upward on left grip. One of the most desirable Cloverleaf Colts. 5,000 - 10,000

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49 - (A) EXTREMELY FINE CASED COLT MODEL 1860 CIVILIAN ARMY (1871).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial No. 192691 Caliber: .44 Barrel Length: 8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique A wonderful, late Colt 1860 Army. Barrel retains nearly 100% of its factory bright inky blue finish with five insignificant mars on left side of barrel above loading lever. Cylinder retains nearly all of its original factory blue with only minor fading. Naval engagement scene is near perfect. Nipples retain some finish. Five pin safeties intact. Case colors on frame are vibrant. Backstrap retains nearly all of its original bluing. Trigger guard retains nearly all of its heavy silver plating. Varnished walnut grips have all their original factory varnish with a few very light dents here and there. All screws throughout retain nearly all their original bluing. Loading lever retains much bright case colors in protected area, somewhat faded. All numbers match with the exception of the wedge, which is original and probably the factory neglected to number it. Revolver is cased in an original Colt 1860 Army mahogany case with purple line. Exterior in good condition. Interior is good with some fading and spotting throughout. Partitions are crisp. Case retains an original Coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patent flask with considerable original lacquer on body, no gilding remaining on top and charger, a few very minor dents; Eley cap tin and key. A very fine civilian Army in a rare original factory case.

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50 - (A) SUPERB FACTORY ENGRAVED “BIG COLT” COLT NEW LINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1874).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Serial No. 615 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique A very rare and desirable factory engraved “Big” Colt New Line with extremely rare case colored frame and factory pearl grips; serial No. 615. This superb .41 caliber factory engraved New Line has nearly all of its original bright factory blue on barrel, with rare and attractive oval framing the German silver front sight. Case colored frame is beautifully engraved and retains considerable original bright case colors, with beautiful flower petal engraved on left side and masterful scroll work on left. Cylinder retains much original bright bluing with some fading and wear on high points. Hammer retains nearly all of its bright bluing on saddle and sides remain with their bright factory polish. Bore is fine. Beautiful factory pearl grips show lovely fire with no significant chips and only one extremely minor sliver missing from left grip at toe. Base pin retains nearly all its original finish and is not marred. One of the most attractive of the “Big” .41 New Lines. 5,000 - 10,000

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51 - (A) VERY RARE ROUND BARREL COLT CLOVERLEAF REVOLVER (1874).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cloverleaf Serial No. 7188 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique The short barrel Cloverleaf is the most desirable variation. Revolver is in very fine condition for one of these rare Colts. Barrel retains considerable original blue finish, patinating to brown overall. Cylinder retains considerable original finish turning brown. Brass frame has beautiful age patina of the type found on the most desirable Henry rifles. Varnished walnut grips have most of their varnish with some marks and dents on both sides. Hammer has original blue on spine and frame screws retain much of their original blue on heads. A very rare and desirable early Colt cartridge revolver. 3,000 - 5,000

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52 - (A) VERY FINE AND RARE COLT 1873 CUSTER ERA COLT SINGLE ACTION CALVARY REVOLVER (1874).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Serial No. 6433 Caliber: .45 Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique An extremely fine and rare Custer range Colt Single Action Army revolver. Inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth. This revolver is one of the finer conditioned full dimension 7-1/2” Ainsworth inspected Custer range revolvers we have encountered. All matching parts, including barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains considerable original bluing, would rate excellent for early Ainsworth. Ejector rod housing has most original blue on inside and protected areas.

Cylinder has considerable original blue on flutes, the balance of blue mixed with brown but with little to no wear or pitting. Frame has considerable case color remaining, though fading.

Recoil shield case color mostly faded. Trigger guard has some original blue finish, as does the backstrap, mainly in protected area. The screws rate very good to fine. Bore is like a mirror.

Action is tight and excellent. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Original walnut grips with visible cartouche “OWA” for Orville W. Ainsworth; most Ainsworth cartouches are vestigial and this one is legible. Two line patent date and crisply struck “US” on left side of frame.

All markings mechanically excellent. Front sight not only full dimension but retains feathered bluing around perimeter. One of the most untouched original condition Ainsworth single actions we have encountered. We are waiting on a letter from noted authority John Kopec to find out to what company it was shipped. 25,000 - 35,000

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53 - (A) SCARCE & DESIRABLE CASED LONG BARREL .41 COLT CLOVER LEAF REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Clover Leaf Serial No. 6868 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1874. This fantastic revolver, serial number 6969, retains nearly 100% of its original Colt factory bright nickle finish, aside from some very minor flaking where the side plate was improperly removed at one time. Both sides of the hammer retain nitre blue finish. Figured walnut grips retain nearly all of their original factory varnish. Face of cylinder is still bright with some minor marring where cylinder pin was removed but nickel is still present. Mirror-like bore. Fine, original English style case is in fine condition with original blue lining, including a cleaning rod and oil bottle. Most of these minty Cloverleafs have English proofs, this one does not. 5,000 - 10,000

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54 - (A) FINE, PROFUSELY NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT NEW LINE .38 WITH FINE IVORY GRIPS (1875).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Serial No. 5275 Caliber: .38 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique This beautifully engraved large caliber New Line, serial No. 5275, retains nearly all of its original period possibly factory nickel. There is one spot underneath the frame where nickel has flaked and slightly patinated, and one spot on cylinder which is eroded. Engraving is crisply executed throughout, nearly full coverage with scrolls and panels. Base pin retains much original bluing. Hammer has bright nitre blue on saddle. Bore is mirror bright. Ivory grips have beautiful mellow patination and appear to be original to the gun. Grip screw retains bright nitre blue. A very fine example of this model. 2,000 - 3,000

55 - (A)VERY FINE ENGRAVED COLT NEW LINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PURSE TYPE CASE(1875).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Serial No. 7974 Caliber: .30 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique A rare and desirable Colt New Line .30 revolver with beautiful factory ivory grips. R.L. Wilson states that all engraved .30 caliber New Line Colts are rare, and this example is no exception. The engraving is elaborate with beautiful shell design on top strap with ovals in scrolls on cylinder. Barrel retains nearly all of its original nickel finish with some wear at muzzle. Cylinder has most of its original nickel with a few extremely minor spots of erosion.

Frame retains most of its original nickel, however backstrap has been polished so steel is blending in with the nickel. Ivory grips have beautiful patina, screws finished in original nitre blue. Hammer has nitre blue on saddle and spine, bright polish on sides. Gun comes in an original period purse casing in good condition. A very attractive ensemble. 1,000 - 1,500

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56 - (A) RARE & HIGHLY DESIRABLE CASED & ENGRAVED .41 COLT HOUSE MODEL REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: House Pistol Serial No. 8121 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique Manufactured in 1875. This rare revolver has Nimschke-style work on frame but unusual punch and wriggle work on barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains nearly all its original bright blue finish with very minor pitting on underside. Cylinder retains much original bright bluing with some brown mixing throughout. Hammer has considerable bright blue on left side and right side with minor wear. Varnished wood grips have most of their original high polish finish. Action is crisp as new. Factory-type case with bright red lining and full box of .41 short ammunition. Lid has nearly all of its original varnish.

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57 - (A) FINE ENGRAVED COLT NEW LINE SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER (1876) Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Serial No. 23685 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique A nearly mint factory engraved Colt New Line .22. This beautiful New Line, engraved in standard factory New Line pattern, retains almost all of its nickel finish. Screws retain most of their bright nitre blue. Blued hammer has nitre blue on spine and saddle with bright polish on sides. Cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Etched panel is perfect and rosewood grips have nearly all original high polish varnish. Revolver comes in a period purse-type casing. A great factory engraved New Line .22. 1,000 - 1,500

58 - (A) SPLENDID CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED NICKLE AND GILT COLT NEW LINE .30 REVOLVER WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Serial No. 10242 Caliber: .30 Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique Manufactured 1876. This beautiful revolver would have been perfectly at home in Colt’s magnificent display at The Philadelphia Centennial. Cuno Helfricht shop engraving is crisply executed throughout. Barrel retains nearly 100% bright nickel, as does the frame with virtually no peeling and only an extremely minor spot where the grip meets frame. Cylinder retains nearly all its gilding but has toned. Hammer retains most of its gilding, also toned.

Trigger has some gilding but mostly toned. Ivory grips fit perfectly; left panel with extremely minor tight age cracking near screw escutcheon, right grip with several long tight cracks running nearly full length of a beautifully patinated grip. Original case is French-fitted gilt leather.

Moroccan leather with most gilt remaining in stamps. Interior of case is excellent with superb gilt stamping on lid “Colt’s Revolver” with French retailer’s stamp. A Philadelphia Centennial Colt Exhibition quality New Line revolver. 4,000 - 6,000

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59 - (A) GOOD NICKEL PLATED COLT OPEN TOP POCKET REVOLVER (1877).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Open Top Serial No. 96648 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4” FFL Status: Antique A very fine Colt Open Top .22 revolver. This Open Top retains nearly 100% of its bright factory nickel with a tracking line on the cylinder. These revolvers are commonly found in very poor condition as they were well used on the Frontier. Face of the cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Hammer has 100% bright nickel finish. Frame and takedown screws are nitre blue.

Rosewood grips retain nearly all of their original varnish with only the slightest wear to high point on right and left panels. NOTE: Purse does not fit pistol. 500 - 1,000

60 - (A) CASED BLUE & NICKEL IVORY GRIPPED COLT NEW LINE .22 REVOLVER (1877).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Serial No. 49611 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Antique This very attractive, smallest of the Colt revolvers has a barrel with nearly all its original bright bluing and a perfect etched panel “Colt New .22”. Cylinder has much of the original bright blue with some very minor erosion. British proofs in each flute and under the barrel.

Frame retains almost 100% bright nickel with little, if any, wear. Saddle of hammer, frame and grip screws are blued.

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61 - (A) SUPERB NICKEL PLATED IVORY GRIP COLT “THUNDERER” .41 CALIBER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial No. 16869 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique A spectacular, near pristine mint Sheriff’s Model 1877 Colt Thunderer double action with serial No. 16869, manufactured 1879. Features factory one-piece ivory grips. This fantastic Thunderer retains virtually 100% of its bright nickel with perfect frost etched panel on barrel. Bright blue screws, bright blue polish on hammer with no evidence of ever having been fired. The thick one-piece ivory grips have a fantastically beautiful patina. No chips, full dimension and as perfect as can be. The entire revolver is in the most spectacular condition for this model we have seen and could only be improved by the addition of a picture box. 5,000 - 8,000

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62 - (A) MAGNIFICENT FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT LIGHTNING REVOLVER SN 97530 MADE FOR MINE-OWNER C. N. MARKLE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial No. 97530 Caliber: .38 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique Includes factory letter documenting all features except grips. This is the most luxuriously engraved Colt Lightning revolver known, prominently pictured on pages 256 and 257 of “Colt Pistols, The Collection of R. E. Hable” by Larry Wilson. The entire gun retains nearly all of its bright Colt nickle finish with some minor fading within the engraved cylinder flutes.

The sunburst treatments on the recoil shield are reminiscent of the famous panel scene Colt Single Actions. The engraving on the cylinder is of a quality reserved for the magnificent Panel Scene Single Actions. Each chamber has an alternating different treatment, with three chambers having shields and sunbursts, and the other three with scrolls on a punch dot background. The engraving on the trigger guard is also of the highest order with dozens of tiny panels filled with engraving. The frame is beautifully engraved with scrolls and flowers on a punch dot background. The owner’s initials are beautifully engraved on the back strap.

All the screws retain nearly all their original Colt factory nitre blue. The hammer retains almost all its original niter blue with minor loss towards the top. Sides of hammer are a bright polish. Beautifully contrasting gutta percha grips are most elegant in combination with the high polish nickel. Bore is brilliant and face of cylinder shows little evidence of firing. The engraving on this revolver stands up to the closest examination and the more one studies it, the more one appreciates the artistry. This revolver can stand as one of the Colt factory’s greatest artistic achievements on a Colt Lightning revolver. 40,000 - 60,000

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63 - (A) SUPERB & POSSIBLY UNIQUE CASED SET OF FACTORY EXHIBITION ENGRAVED PEARL GRIPPED COLT NO. 3 DERRINGERS IN ORIGINAL HARTLEY & GRAHAM FRENCH FITTED EXHIBITION CASE. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Deringer Serial No. (A) 26216 (B) 26242 Caliber: .41 Rimfire Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique One of the finest cased sets of factory engraved Colt No. 3 Derringers ever to be offered for sale. These lovely guns are cased in their original silk lined Hartley & Graham case with Hartley & Graham gilt stamped ribbon. Finished in bright nickel and retaining considerable traces of original gilding, these guns are nothing short of spectacular.

Gun (A) retains nearly all of its original factory bright nickel with only minor staining on left side of barrel. Beautifully engraved frame retains considerable traces of original bright gilding. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Barrel screw retains some original bluing. Hammer retains much darkened case color. Pearl grips are numbered “26218” obviously an error. Inside grip stamped “E” for engraved. Pearl grips are nearly perfect with good fire and no chips. Grip screw slightly marred. Bore is near mint with no evidence of having been fired. Gun (B) barrel retains nearly 100% of its original bright nickel. Gilding on frame is bright within the sharp cuts of the engraving.

Screws retains considerable original bluing.

Hammer retains much faded case colors. Pearl grips numbered 25454 but are original to gun and nearly perfect with no chips and good fire.

Bore is brilliant with no evidence of firing. Exterior of box shows wear but retains some original gilt stamping.

Interior of box with minor staining, some fraying to silk around hinges but basically fine. A unique set of Colt Derringers impossible to duplicate. Provenance: the National Firearms Museum in exchange for a documented Rough Rider Colt Single Action Army.

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64 - (A) FINE NICKEL PLATED CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT 3RD DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Serial No. 11336 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique

An extremely fine and beautifully period engraved Colt No. 3 derringer, serial number 11336 with the desirable high hammer and fine ivory grips, which are numbered to the gun. This lovely derringer retains nearly all of its bright nickel finish with 100% on barrel, one minute peel on right side of frame forward of engraving, and one other small peel on backstrap. Hammer has nearly all original bright nickel. Nickeled screws. Mellow, patinated ivory grips are good with slight damage and tight crack on right panel. Engraving is luxurious and of a high order. Bore is fine, action is excellent. Derringer is cased in a French-fitted silver-bound period case with purple velvet lining. 3,000 - 5,000

65 - (A) FINE CASED NICKEL PLATED & BLUED COLT 3RD MODEL DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Serial No. 8918 Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique A fine 3rd Model Colt Derringer with Colt’s patent Firearms Company Pall Mall leather covered French case. Retains almost all of its original bluing on the barrel and all of its original nickel on the frame. Gun shows very little use overall; rosewood grips have most of their original varnish with slight marks. The ejector screw is marred. Bored is excellent.

Leather case in very fine condition on exterior, interior with gilt Pall Mall label is frayed but still legible. 1,000 - 1,500

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66 - (A) RARE AND HISTORIC FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 3RD MODEL DERRINGER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Serial No. NSN Caliber: .41 Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2” FFL Status: Antique This beautiful engraved Colt Model 3 Derringer features crisply cut factory engraving and retains nearly all of its slightly toned nickel finish on barrel, frame, hammer and trigger.

Beautiful dark rosewood grips have most of their original varnish. Bright bore showing little or no use. Derringer is cased in an original burl walnut case with silver plaque engraved “Lieut. Col. Steble” for Richard Fell Steble, Mayor of Liverpool England. Case is in excellent condition overall; bound with brass strips and is of the highest quality English craftsmanship, as befitting a highly respected British Lord Mayor. Colonel Steble appears extensively in the historical record and further research on this beautiful derringer will prove most rewarding.

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67 - (A) SUPERB & EXTREMELY RARE AMERICAN CASED COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION FRONTIER REVOLVER SERIAL NO. 6361 MANUFACTURED 1881.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial No. 6361 Caliber: .44 C.F. Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique This superb Big Colt DA is in factory new, mint condition throughout. The etched panel is perfect. Revolver throughout is as new as antique gun can be. Finish is absolutely 100% except for extremely minor peeling on face of cylinder. Revolver has never been fired. Screw heads have never seen a screwdriver. Grips are as new. Hammer retains all of its original fire blue. Cylinder has no tracking line. This DA is essentially as it left the factory in 1881. It is cased in a unique, original, factory style case with red felt interior and two full boxes of .44 ammunition. Additionally, is an extremely rare factory combination takedown tool for the 1878 DA revolver. This superb gun was originally sold by legendary Colt authority and dealer Herb Glass Sr. in May of 1987 where he states it came from a Connecticut estate auction. This revolver is the best of the best and would be the centerpiece of any 19th Colt cartridge or DA revolver collection. 10,000 - 15,000

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68 - (A) THE UNIQUE AND MAGNIFICENT FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT NEW POLICE REVOLVER THE “HASTINGS CHRISTMAS 1883” NEW POLICE(1883).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Police Serial No. 18210 Caliber: .38 Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique The Henry Eurotas Hastings factory engraved pearl gripped Colt New Police .38. This superb New Police is possibly the finest known example of this model revolver. It was presented to Henry E. Hastings at Christmas in 1883. Mr. Hastings was a member of the First Church of Hartford and doubtless a wealthy and prominent citizen at that time. The beautiful revolver retains nearly 100% of its original bright Colt factory nickel throughout, with only the most minor haze forming at extreme butt. The etched New Police panel is as it left the factory in 1883.The nearly full coverage engraving is lovely and makes the Hastings New Police look like a smaller version of a Panel Scene Single Action Army. The scrolls are flawless in execution and design. The saddle of the hammer retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue. The screws retain all their original nitre blue. The bore is mirror bright and the chambers of the cylinder show no evidence of firing. The inscription on the backstrap reads “Henry E. Hastings Christmas 1883.” The pearl grips show beautiful fire and are as new. Factory engraved New Police model revolvers are “virtually unknown”, according to R. L. Wilson. This fantastic revolver comes with an original period flap holster in a condition as good as the magnificent revolver it contains. One of the great prizes of the Feldman collection. This revolver is as good as it gets. 30,000 - 50,000

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69 - (A) LIKELY THE FINEST FACTORY ENGRAVED BLUE & CASE COLORED COLT LIGHTNING KNOWN TO EXIST (1886).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Serial No. 55021 Caliber: .38 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique This truly spectacular panel scene Colt Lightning has the very desirable Sheriff’s Model configuration, the barrel is beautifully engraved, retaining nearly all of its original factory high polish blue finish with the most perfect “COLT DA 38” panel we have seen. Frame retains nearly all of its original case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all its original bright high polish blue with slight browning around the strain screw. Backstrap retains most of its original finish with some slight thinning. The engraved bighorn sheep in the panel at top of grip strap is spectacular, beautifully detailed and exquisitely rendered. Hammer has all of its high polish nitre blue on saddle. Sides of hammer have their original factory polish.

Base pin has perfect checkering and most of its original finish. Trigger retains nearly all of its original bright factory nitre blue. Oversized special order deluxe checkered walnut grips have much original varnish with only slight wear at high points. Revolver has what appears to be its original lanyard ring. Bore is perfect. Cylinder shows test firing only. This gun has been featured on the cover of the Las Vegas Arms Show program for years and is accompanied by not only a factory letter but a letter from Herbert G. Houze detailing provenance of this revolver, once owned by Senator Peter McLaren of Perth, Ontario. This Lightning has been in almost every famous Colt collection including that of Lightning expert Dr. Richard C. Marohn. Impossible to improve upon.

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70 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE & HIGHLY DESIRABLE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHERIFF’S MODEL .45 WITH 4” BARREL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Sheriffs Model Serial No. 123289 Caliber: .45 Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8” FFL Status: Antique With Colt factory letter confirming shipment to John P. Lovell Arms Company of Boston, Massachusetts. This extremely rare factory lettered Sheriff’s Model retains nearly all of its original bright Colt factory nickel finish, with only very minor spotting on cylinder where it must have rested in a drawer in Boston. Screws retains nearly all of their brilliant factory nitre blue, as does base pin. Hammer and trigger retain almost all of their original factory nickel. Bore is brilliant and cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Hard rubber eagle grips fit well but are possibly replaced. This rare gun was once the property of legendary Colt collector Albert Brichaux, who sent for the factory letter in December of 1983. If you’re looking for a great nickel, factory original Sheriff’s Model, look no further! 15,000 - 20,000

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71 - (A) SUPERB EXHIBITION QUALITY FACTORY ENGRAVED CASED NICKEL PLATED PEARL GRIPPED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY. Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial No. 53441 Caliber: .45 Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Antique A superb exhibition factory engraved Colt Single Action Army, serial number 53441, from 1880. Factory 1-piece pearl grips, in its original English-style oak factory casing. This splendid, almost full coverage, factory engraved Single Action is one step below a panel scene gun in the luxuriousness of its factory engraving. Frame has nearly full coverage and the cylinder is engraved in flutes, as well as a large band at rear- and if that is not enough,

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the hammer itself is beautifully engraved no both sides with scrolls. Barrel retains most of its original factory nickel plating, with a few minor dark spots. Ejector rod housing has considerable steel showing where the nickel is missing, but the engraving is very crisp. Frame has nearly all its original factory nickel, with perfect markings. Cylinder retains nearly all of its factory bright nickel, with only minor losses. Backstrap has nearly all its original nickel plating, with lovely shell engraving. Trigger guard has nearly all is original nickel except where it meets the grip, which is mostly a very pleasing steel color. All screws retain most all their bright niter blue. Hammer retains virtually all its bright nickel plating with almost no lifting. Bore is mirror bright and gun appears to be test fired only. Factory pearl grips fit perfectly, with no significant chips and display excellent fire. Case is in excellent condition, with only a few minor nips to original green felt lining. Coltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pall Mall instruction label in lid is original. Formerly in the world famous collection of German industrialist Karl Press. This beautiful revolver is pictured in the Colt literature, and would grace the collection of the most advanced collector of Colt Single Actions. 30,000 - 50,000

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72 - (A) EXCELLENT COLT NEW POCKET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1895).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Serial No. 7118 Caliber: .32 Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique An extremely fine Colt New Pocket .32 revolver. In an original Colt’s New Pocket Revolver box, serial No. 14009. This fine antique Colt retains nearly all of its beautiful bright Colt factory bluing on barrel and cylinder with only a minor tracking line.

Front of cylinder arbor shows minor damage.

Trigger has all of its original brilliant niter blue, as does saddle of hammer. Frame has most of its original bright blue. Checkered Colt’s gutta percha grips are near perfect with no damage. Gun appears to be unfired.

Box is good with nice label warning against smokeless powder. This is a lovely antique Colt New Pocket revolver. 600 - 1,200

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73 - (C) VERY RARE DESIRABLE FACTORY ENGRAVED IVORY GRIPPED COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET HAMMER SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH IVORY GRIPS SERIAL NO. 18377.

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 18377 Caliber: .38 Auto Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured 1903. This first year production Pocket Hammer is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfricht with his characteristic beautifully rendered shell as extreme muzzle end of slide. The frame is richly decorated with perfectly cut scrolls. Slide retains nearly all its high polish Colt factory bluing with some thinning at high points. Frame retains nearly all its original Colt factory bluing; trigger still retains much bright nitre blue. Original magazine with “PAT. SEPT. 9, 1884” on floor plate. Thick ivory grips appear to be factory original but no letter to confirm. There were fewer than 15 factory engraved specimens of this limited production Colt automatic pistol. Serial No. 18377 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the scarcest and most desirable of all engraved Colt automatic pistols.

15,000 - 25,000

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74 - (C) EXTREMELY FINE 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION FACTORY ENGRAVED & CASED COLT 1903 HAMMERLESS .32 POCKET PISTOL (1903).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Hammerless Serial No. 2612 Caliber: .32 Auto Barrel Length: 4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Curio & Relic Factory engraved by the master Cuno Helfricht with factory case and factory pearl grips.

One of the finest factory engraved Colt automatics, No. 2612 features almost full coverage on the frame with incredibly finely cut scroll with Helfrichtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own checkering pattern within.

Grip safety is beautifully engraved as well and slide has 3/4 coverage. A beautifully cut starburst decorates the rear of the slide. Pistol retains nearly all the original bright bluing with some thinning towards front of slide and frame. Very slight wear on front safety and strap. Trigger has most of the nitre blue with slight rub to rear sight. The rarity and desirability of this fantastic Colt is further enhanced by it being a first year production piece, a barrel bushing gun. The factory leather-covered wood case is damaged at front and scuffed; green lining rates fine. Case features cartridge block for 15 cartridges and cleaning kit, all in recesses. Pistol still has original factory tag. We have seen only one 1903 automatic equal to this example, one formerly in the Robert M. Lee Collection and purchased by him at Butterfield and Butterfield engraved with portraits of American presidents. 15,000 - 30,000

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75 - (C)EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED & FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1903 ARMY MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVERS (1903).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Army Model Serial No. 219751, 219752 Caliber: .38 Barrel Length: 5 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic An extremely rare and unique pair of luxurious Helfricht-engraved U.S. Army Model 1903 Colt double action revolvers, serials No. 219751 and No. 219752, with factory checkered ivory grips. U.S. Army 1903 double actions are rare to find with factory engraving but to find a consecutively numbered pair is more than unusual. Both revolvers have “J.T.T.” 158

inspection on left side of trigger guard bow. Engraving is of a very high order, probably by Helfricht himself. Gun (A) Revolver No. 219751 retains nearly all of its original bright factory bluing. Cylinder has all of its original bluing with an almost invisible tracking line. Frame has all of its original bright blue with extremely minor fading at butt strap. Trigger retains most of its nitre blue, as does the hammer with polished sides. Revolver shows almost no evidence of firing and would rate near mint. Checkered ivory grips show excellent age patina, with only minor checking around escutcheon. Gun (B) Revolver No. 219752 is in virtually identical condition throughout with the exception of some very minor browning to the blue in front of frame and trigger guard bow. Grips are nearly perfect with lovely golden patination and crisp checkering. Interestingly, revolver No. 219751 has a military half-moon sight, while revolver No. 219752 has a factory adjustable target sight. One of the most spectacular and attractive factory engraved pairs of double action Colt revolvers. It has been our pleasure to offer and catalog this magnificent pair of revolvers. 30,000 - 50,000

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76 - (C) SCARCE & DESIRABLE NICKEL PLATED COLT NEW POLICE .32 REVOLVER WITH 6” BARREL & FACTORY PEARL GRIPS (1906).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Serial No. 40875 Caliber: .32 Barrel Length: 6” FFL Status: Curio & Relic The New Police Colt revolver was introduced in 1896 and was a favorite of New York City Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, who equipped the entire police force with the New Police.

Serial No. 40875 is a stellar specimen of this limited production model. Barrel retains nearly all of its bright factory nickel finish, as do the cylinder and frame. Hammer has brilliant nitre blue on spine and saddle, trigger also has brilliant nitre blue on sides with wear to front. Screws retains their original blue. Thick pearl grips are brilliant with no chips and only an extremely minor, tight age crack on right panel. Bore is brilliant and face of cylinder indicates very little use. A very fine example. 1,000 - 1,500

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77 - (M) FINE EARLY CASED COLT MODEL 1903 POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1907).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Serial No. 62463 Caliber: .32 Barrel Length: 4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This fine early example of this iconic pistol has a barrel bushing variation and retains nearly 100% of the original bright bluing, with one minute dent near front of slide and a mar on left front of barrel bushing. Hard rubber grips are excellent. Original brown leather covered French-style case is stamped “C. Mc K. L.” and is in fine condition. Green felt interior with spare magazine and very large cartridge block. Barrel bushing 1903’s are highly desirable and cased ones are very rare. 1,000 - 2,000

78 - (C) EXTREMELY FINE COLT POCKET POSITIVE MODEL .32 CALIBER REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS (1907).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Positive Serial No. 39489 Caliber: .32 Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This lovely little revolver retains nearly 100% of its original factory bluing. Hammer has bright nitre blue on spine. Faintest tracking line on cylinder. Trigger has all its nitre blue, somewhat faded on right side. Factory medallion pearl grips are excellent. Grip screw is corroded and needs to be replaced. Bore is mint and cylinder show no trace of firing.

Revolver is contained in an original Colt factory paper box for a Detective Special but gun fits perfectly. 500 - 1,000

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79 - (A) EXTREMELY RARE 4-3/4” .45 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHERIFF’S MODEL WITH NO EJECTOR ROD HOUSING (1908).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Serial No. 305413 Caliber: .45 Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8” FFL Status: Antique With Colt factory letter confirming configuration and shipment to H&D Folsom, New York, C/o Nat Sportsman, August 12th, 1908. The Sheriff’s Model Colt Single Action Army is the single most desirable configuration aside from the legendary Colt Buntline. Serial No. 305413 has most of its original blue on the barrel, full dimension front sight with an extremely minor dent and minuscule pitting at the extreme front of the muzzle. Frame retains considerable fading case colors. Patent dates and encircled rampant Colt are worn, however gun does not appear to have been refinished. Possibly an old frame was reused as Colt was notoriously prone to reuse parts. Cylinder retains much original bright bluing with medium-strong tracking line. Trigger guard retains considerable original blue. Backstrap mostly steel color with some bluing in recesses. Hammer retains some bright case coloring. Screws retain most of their original factory nitre blue. Action is crisp and bore is brilliant. Rare and desirable factory panel checkered walnut grips retain much original varnish, pencil numbered 305413 and further stamped “223” at butt. This very fine, late Sheriff’s Model once belonged to well-known and respected Colt collector and Colt Collectors Association President Jeff Faintich who wrote for the letter in February of 1989. Very attractive and extremely rare Sheriff’s Model with excellent provenance. 15,000 - 20,000

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80 - (C) EXTREMELY FINE COLT MODEL 1908 .25 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1912).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 64108 Caliber: .25 Barrel Length: 1 - 7/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Curio & Relic This fourth year production Model 1908 is virtually factory new with only extremely slight edge wear to the very front of slide. The high polish blue finish is nearly perfect on the slide and frame. Case colored trigger and grip safety have some spotting. Checkered hard rubber grips are as new. Although they made 400,000 of this model, to find a fourth year production in such pristine condition is difficult. 800 - 1,200

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81 - (C) ELEGANT CASED COMMERCIAL COLT MODEL 1911 .45 GOV’T SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1917).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. C91728 Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel Length: 5” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured February 1917. Deep commercial Colt with blue finish and proper “blacked” hammer, safety and slide stop. Right side of slide factory marked “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 45” with left side having the two line commercial Colt address and the rampant Colt without surrounding circle. Features diamond pattern checkered walnut grips and blued barrel with bright polished chamber top. Accompanied by three lanyard loop equipped two tone magazines. Pistol is housed in a fitted oak case with provision for two spare magazines, eighteen .45 ACP cartridges and a nickel over brass tubular pistol cleaning kit of unknown manufacture.

Superb condition with little or no indication of use. Bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. The action is crisp and in proper order. The grips are very fine with sharp points on the checkering and no chips or material loss.

The oak casing is extremely fine with fine green crushed felt interior with a slight witness mark of oil staining from the pistol residing in it. The furniture is all fine and without distress. Truly a wonderful example of a war-time Commercial Colt Government automatic. 6,000 - 9,000

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82 - (C) RARE AND UNUSUAL FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POCKET POSITIVE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Serial No. 92838 Caliber: .32 Barrel Length: 2 - 7/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Curio & Relic A very rare factory engraved Colt Pocket Positive with spectacular deep-sunk medallion pearl grips with serial No. 92838, manufactured 1920. R.L. Wilson states that fewer than 100 Pocket Positives were factory engraved and this one is a particularly attractive factory engraved gun with delicate scrolls and a sunburst in panel on right side of frame. Barrel retains nearly all of its original bluing, as does the cylinder and frame. The right side of frame is browning slightly and backstrap shows carrying wear to blue. Bore is brilliant.

Trigger has almost all of its original blue finish. Blue on hammer saddle still bright, sides of hammer bright polished. Thick factory grips are in excellent condition with one extremely minor chip at very top of left grip. This is a beautiful and extremely rare and beautiful Colt Double Action with the desirable extra-short barrel. 6,000 - 9,000

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83 - (A) EXCELLENT HIGH POLISH COMMERCIAL FINISH COLT NEW SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .455 ELEY. Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Serial No. 2863 Caliber: .455 Eley Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8” FFL Status: Antique A 99% pristine high-polished blued Colt New Service revolver in scarce .455 Eley. Shipped March 22nd, 1900 to Colt’s London agency. This gem of a New Service is accompanied by a Colt letter, dated February 2nd, 1956, sent to Liverpool, England by Colt Museum curator Charles H. Coles. Aside from a very light tracking line, the gun is basically as new and appears to be unfired. It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find a better condition early New Service, much less in .455. 2,000 - 3,000

84 - (M) PRISTINE MINT COLT 1908 NICKEL FINISH SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 81914 Caliber: .380 Auto Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A pristine mint Model 1908 .380 hammerless automatic nickel-finish with factory pearl grips.

Serial No. 81914, manufactured 1926. This near pristine, mint gun is certainly one of the finest condition 1908’s to ever hit the market. It is as brand new as a nearly 100-year old gun can be. Retains 100% of the factory bright nickel finish. The nickel magazine is a good as the rest of the pistol. The factory pearl grips have great fire and no chips. There is one tight crack approximately 1/4” diameter behind the escutcheon on the left grip panel. Other than that, this gun is perfect. 2,000 - 4,000

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85 - (M) EXCELLENT COLT POLICE POSITIVE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1926).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Serial No. 166155 Caliber: .38 Barrel Length: 4 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A pristine Colt Police Positive revolver in its original paper box with special instructions. This Police Positive is virtually as it left the factory nearly 100 years ago and retains 99% of its original factory blue with only the faintest tracking line on cylinder. Checkered walnut grips are as new with Colt medallion inserts. This revolver shows no evidence of having been fired; bore is as new. Face of cylinder is perfect. Box shows wear typical of these early Colt paper boxes with Hibbard’s Hardware label on lid. An essentially mint Police Positive. 800 - 1,200

86 - (C) PRISTINE AS NEW COLT 1908 SEMI-AUTOMATIC VEST POCKET PISTOL (1928).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Serial No. 368013 Caliber: .25 Barrel Length: 2” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A pristine mint Colt Model 1908 .25 automatic pistol. Pistol retains all of its original Colt factory blue on slide and frame. Case hardened trigger and grip safety have all their original color. Colt factory medallion grips are as new. Contained in an original Colt factory paper box for the 1908 .25 caliber automatic. 600 - 1,000

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87 - (C) THE CLARENCE DUNBAR CASED ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID PRESENTATION COLT 1903 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1928).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Serial No. 363377 Caliber: .38 Special Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Curio & Relic The Clarence Dunbar cased factory engraved and gold inlaid Colt Police Positive revolver. One of the most renowned icons of Colt Double Action collecting, this was originally in the collection of the renowned David S. Woloch. Featured in the 1981 Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Colt sale, as Lot 50, this magnificent revolver is fully documented in the Colt ledgers, as engraved Grade 2.5 engraving with blued finish and pearl grips. According to R. L. Wilson, fewer than 7 engraved and gold inlaid Police Positives exist and those with factory casings are even rarer. Revolver retains nearly 100% original bright blue with bright polish on hammer. Medallion pearl grips are mint. Hardening color appears on ejector rod. Original Colt case is scuffed. The elaborate silver presentation plaque to Mr. Dunbar is in good condition. Interior of case is good; original cleaning rod is present.

Clarence Dunbar founded the armored car service of Mercer & Dunbar. It would be impossible to improve upon this gold inlaid Colt.

15,000 - 30,000

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88 - (M) VERY FINE COLT MODEL 1911 GOVERNMENT MODEL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1928).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial No. C152478 Caliber: .45 Auto Barrel Length: 5â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Curio & Relic A pristine, nearly new commercial M1911 Colt .45 Automatic in its original paper box.

This extremely fine automatic pistol is in brilliant condition, which most people would call mint. Slide retains 99% of its brilliant factory blue with a few extremely negligible scratches here and there. Frame retains nearly all of its original brilliant factory blue, with a few minor scratches, mostly on front grip strap and four negligible scratches from the takedown lever. Hammer indicates little or no use. Bore is brilliant. Original checkered walnut grips are nearly perfect, as are grip screws. Original two tone magazine retains nearly all its original finish.

Box is numbered to gun with instructions but is in poor condition. A pristine early commercial Colt Government Model 1911.

4,000 - 6,000

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89 - (C) HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER U.S. PROPERTY MARKED COLT 1908 MODEL M HAMMERLESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC GENERAL OFFICER’S PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. M138005 Caliber: .380 Auto Barrel Length: 3 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic A gem specimen of this rare and desirable variation within its own serial range M1 to M200000, serial No. M138005 falls into a range of 1908 Models made for general officers, per Mr. Pates book. Pistol is extremely mint as new with the exception of some negligible high point wear on left side of slide and one very minor scratch. Colt medallion checkered walnut grips are as new and magazine is correctly marked “M” on floor plate. If one desires a nearly mint United States Property Model 1908, serial No. 138005 is for you.

3,500 - 5,000

90 - (C)EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT 1910 POLICE POSITIVE TARGET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER (1931).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Police Positive Target Serial No. 39200 Caliber: .22 Barrel Length: 5 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic An extremely rare, one-of-ten ever made, factory engraved Colt Police Positive Target .22 revolvers. One of the very rarest factory engraved Colt double actions, this Police Positive Target has beautiful factory engraving, likely by Wilbur Glahn. Gun retains nearly 100% of its original nickel finish, which was once gold-washed. There is much gilding remaining on top strap and sides of frame. Face of cylinder appears to have been polished. Trigger shows considerable traces of gilding within checkering, as does checkered backstrap.

Factory medallion pearl grips have beautiful fire, medallion on right side retains gilding. This extremely rare and desirable revolver must have been truly spectacular when fully gilded and remains spectacular as offered. Engraving is as crisp and sharp as the day it left the factory in 1931. A fantastic find for the collector of Colt double action revolvers.

6,000 - 8,000

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91 - (C) EXTREMELY RARE & UNIQUE CASED FACTORY ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED PEARL GRIPPED COLT MODEL 1908 .25 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL MADE FOR OSCAR WINNING ACTRESS CLAUDETTE COLBERT (1932).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Pocket Serial No. 395472 Caliber: .25 Barrel Length: 1 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufactured specifically for internationally famous, Oscar-winning, Paramount Pictures film star Claudette Colbert. This fabulous Model 1908 .25 caliber pistol is completely documented in the Colt factory records as “Class A engraved”, probably by Wilbur Glahn, and richly plated in gold with thick factory pearl grips noted in the Colt factory record as “Pearl with gold inlaid lettering ‘CC’”. Shipped to Captain E. H. Robinson, a former army bomber pilot and one of the best know technical directors of air pictures in the 1930’s.

Captain Robinson is seemingly one of Mrs. Colbert many admirers and presented her with this pistol as a token of esteem. This fabulous and cinema historic automatic retains nearly all of its factory bright gold plating with little, if any, wear. Gun is contained in a contemporary book casing with purple lining. Lining is somewhat worn with tender hinges. Gold plated magazine en suite with gold plated trigger and engraved grip safety. Claudette Colbert won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “It Happened One Night” in 1934.

Aside from its great rarity as a gold plated factory engraved 1908, serial No. 395472 is of incalculable film historic significance as having been the personal weapon of one of classic Hollywood’s greatest female stars. 10,000 - 20,000

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92 - (C) RARE & HIGHLY DESIRABLE “U.S. PROPERTY” MARKED COLT 1908 .25 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1937).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 404979 Caliber: .25 Barrel Length: 1 - 7/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic This extremely rare U.S. Martial pistol is representative of the 200 ordered by Bill Donovan for the O.S.S. Serial No. 404979 is a genuine example of this very rare martial arm. It retains nearly 100% of the parkerized finish. Medallion grips are as new. Retains proper parkerized magazine. U.S. Ordnance flaming bomb with crossed cannons on left side of frame together with U.S. property markings. It would be difficult to imagine a better specimen of this extremely scarce gun. 3,000 - 5,000

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93 - (C) FINE CASED 1ST SERIES COLT WOODSMAN PISTOL (1941).

Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Serial No. 145744 Caliber: .22LR Barrel Length: 6 - 5/8” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Barrel with Colt two line address on top of barrel, elevation adjustable front target sight with screw adjustable rear sight and two piece checkered walnut grips with nickel silver escutcheons. Left receiver marked “THE WOODSMAN”. Slide marked with traditional “COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE” with rampant Colt. An unusual inspection proof of “(crown) W” is found on the right side of the trigger guard. This proof has only been observed on 1941 production Colt automatics and revolvers delivered to Great Britain during the year of 1941. The pistol is housed in a retailer’s fitted leather truck case with green velvet lining and the retailer’s label in the lid “GRAY & CO. GUN AND RIFLE MAKERS 14 UNION STREET INVERNESS”. Cased pistol is accompanied by two ten round Colt magazines; one two tone and one solid blue finish, both being marked on the base “COLT WOODSMAN 22 LR”. Extremely fine with a minuscule amount of finish loss at the extreme edge of the rear sight corners and a slight witness mark of use on the face of the slide from firing. The grips are perfect with sharp points on the checkering and no indication of wear. The spare magazine has a small scratch across the base and slight finish loss from being inserted into the magazine well.

The small leather truck style case is very fine with expected scuffing and scrapes to exterior of leather. The interior is very fine with all velvet intact. Retailers label is excellent as well with all gold lettering and is fully intact. The partitions are solid and have no evidence of being reinstalled or repaired. Truly an outstanding pre-war Colt automatic. 1,500 - 2,500

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94 - (C) RARE AND DESIRABLE COLT 1903 U.S. PROPERTY MARKED SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial No. 565359 Caliber: .32 Auto Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4â&#x20AC;?

FFL Status: Curio & Relic A rare United States Property marked Model 1903 Hammerless .32 automatic with serial number 565359, manufactured 1942. These parkerized Colt military .32 automatics are extremely collectible and highly sought after by not only Colt collectors but U.S. Military collectors. Aside from a few minor blemishes to the finish, this pistol is in unfired condition. Colt medallion grips are as new, grip screw is untouched. Barrel is bright polished; British proofs and all markings are perfect. In a correct type of box but with different serial number.

3,000 - 5,000

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