1202

$2,587.50

LOT OF 2 POCKET MODEL ENGRAVED PERCUSSION REVOLVERS: COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET AND 1ST MODEL MANHATTAN POCKET.

SN 69457/296. 1) Cal. 31. 4″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish. 1-pc smooth “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip. Markings standard for this model. Engraving is of factory style. Hammer is plain. SN matches on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and arbor. Grips were not removed. Wedge is no. 38586. The initials “WG” are scratched into right side of grip on butt. 2) Cal. 31. 4″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish. Engraved with 2-pc burl walnut grips. No. matches on bbl, lever, wedge, cylinder, and frame. Engraving is of factory pattern. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: 1) Good. Revolver is a gray-brown patina overall with some traces of silver remaining on trigger guard and backstrap. Markings are clear and readable. Engraving is worn on frame and bbl and fairly sharp on backstrap and trigger guard. Cylinder scene is only partially visible. Action needs repair. Grip is good with no missing pcs and a nice mellow patina. 2) Good. Revolver is silver-gray patina overall with clear markings and sharp engraving. No scene is evident on cylinder. Action needs repair. Grips are very good with no missing pcs. A nice pair of early engraved pocket revolvers. 50019-147 IVORY (1,500-2,250) – Lot 1202

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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