FINE AND RARE CASED COLT NEW LINE .22 REVOLVER ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY DEGRESS PATENTED GRIPS.

SN 1463. Cal. .22 Nickel 2-1/4-inch oct bbl, the left side etched panel “COLT NEW 22”. Scroll-engraved frame stamped “22 CAL” on left side lower strap. Long fluted cylinder engraved similarly to frame and bbl with blue finish as is knurled cylinder pin. Grips are silver plated cast brass patented Wexell & DeGress deep relief horsehead motif on right, left grip marked: “PAT APR 28 / 1874. Note that in Colt’s ledger 1875-1879 that payment was made to DeGress for grips and screws. This is only new lines noted with Colt serial numbered DeGress grips. This is a beautiful little gun in a custom casing. Overall an exceedingly rare gun with engraving that is attributable to Nimschke. CONDITION: Extra fine overall, all matching serial numbers on bbl, cylinder, frame and grips. Retaining about 90% finish overall with wear to frame in front of cylinder and some relief edges. Case hardened hammer with some fading. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned bore. Accompanying fruit wood custom case is sound and displays pistol nicely with compartment for cartridges. Lid is slightly warped. 4-55194 JS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1280

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1280	$4,600.00	FINE AND RARE CASED COLT NEW LINE .22 REVOLVER ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY DEGRESS PATENTED GRIPS. SN 1463. Cal. .22 Nickel 2-1/4-inch oct bbl, the left side etched panel “COLT NEW 22”. Scroll-engraved frame stamped “22 CAL” on left side lower strap. Long fluted cylinder engraved similarly to frame and bbl with blue finish as is knurled cylinder pin. Grips are silver plated cast brass patented Wexell & DeGress deep relief horsehead motif on right, left grip marked: “PAT APR 28 / 1874. Note that in Colt’s ledger 1875-1879 that payment was made to DeGress for grips and screws. This is only new lines noted with Colt serial numbered DeGress grips. This is a beautiful little gun in a custom casing. Overall an exceedingly rare gun with engraving that is attributable to Nimschke. CONDITION: Extra fine overall, all matching serial numbers on bbl, cylinder, frame and grips. Retaining about 90% finish overall with wear to frame in front of cylinder and some relief edges. Case hardened hammer with some fading. Mechanically gun functions well with well discerned bore. Accompanying fruit wood custom case is sound and displays pistol nicely with compartment for cartridges. Lid is slightly warped. 4-55194 JS (4,500-7,500) – Lot 1280 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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 AND RARE CASED COLT NEW LINE .22 REVOLVER ENGRAVED WITH FACTORY DEGRESS PATENTED GRIPS.