FINE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CARVED MEXICAN EAGLE IVORY GRIPS IN “SLIM-JIM” FLAP HOLSTER.

SN 197072. Cal. 44. This is a very fine all matching, original and authentic silver plated engraved, most likely by Nimschke. This gun is made near the very end of Colt percussion production in 1872. Gun is very aesthetically pleasing with crisp engraving and markings with a beautiful pair of “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips with carved Mexican eagle in medallion. Holster is of the “Slim-Jim” style with a flap. Flap is marked “E.T. Moyer” which is probably the owners name. Holster is black finish with fine stitching and a toe plug. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. 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: Iron overall is silver/white retaining much original bright silver plating especially in protected areas which blend nicely into overall silver/white color of gun. Gun has all matching SNs with no number on wedge which is proper and wedge retains silver plating in protected areas and no doubt original to this gun. Grips are unnumbered but fit gun well with fine patina and light craquelure on butt. Cylinder and loading assembly were originally gold washed and tiny traces are found in protected areas of both. Cylinder retains about 50% of its cylinder scene with scattered areas of pitting. Mechanically gun functions well with very tight mainspring and crisp bright shiny bore. Holster is in fine condition with all stitching intact and a readable owners mark. 49973-488 JS IVORY (7,000-9,000) – Lot 1226

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1226	$8,625.00	FINE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CARVED MEXICAN EAGLE IVORY GRIPS IN “SLIM-JIM” FLAP HOLSTER. SN 197072. Cal. 44. This is a very fine all matching, original and authentic silver plated engraved, most likely by Nimschke. This gun is made near the very end of Colt percussion production in 1872. Gun is very aesthetically pleasing with crisp engraving and markings with a beautiful pair of “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips with carved Mexican eagle in medallion. Holster is of the “Slim-Jim” style with a flap. Flap is marked “E.T. Moyer” which is probably the owners name. Holster is black finish with fine stitching and a toe plug. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. 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: Iron overall is silver/white retaining much original bright silver plating especially in protected areas which blend nicely into overall silver/white color of gun. Gun has all matching SNs with no number on wedge which is proper and wedge retains silver plating in protected areas and no doubt original to this gun. Grips are unnumbered but fit gun well with fine patina and light craquelure on butt. Cylinder and loading assembly were originally gold washed and tiny traces are found in protected areas of both. Cylinder retains about 50% of its cylinder scene with scattered areas of pitting. Mechanically gun functions well with very tight mainspring and crisp bright shiny bore. Holster is in fine condition with all stitching intact and a readable owners mark. 49973-488 JS IVORY (7,000-9,000) – Lot 1226 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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FINE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CARVED MEXICAN EAGLE IVORY GRIPS IN “SLIM-JIM” FLAP HOLSTER.