WONDERFUL NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER.

WONDERFUL NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 24534. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass grip frame & 1-pc smooth ivory grips. Bbl, frame, hammer & grip frame are wonderfully Nimschke engraved in his classic New York style patterns consisting of intertwined foliate & floral arabesque designs with classic wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. Top of back strap has a very deep relief classic Nimschke fan with deep relief patterns at heel & on trigger bow. Cylinder has a scallop & dot border pattern at front & back edges of Ormsby naval battle scene rolled engraving. CONDITION: Very fine. No orig finish remains on bbl, frame & cylinder having all been cleaned to a bright metal color. Backstrap, front strap & trigger bow are a medium brass patina with strong silver plating on buttstrap & flats of trigger guard. Cylinder is clean & retains 85-90% orig naval battle scene with crisp nipples & six prominent safety pins. Grips are fantastic with good strong edges & a wonderful mellow ivory patina with a few age lines in butt. Crisp mechanics & strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting. 4-56527 JR218 (12,500-22,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	178	$11,500.00	WONDERFUL NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1861 NAVY REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 24534. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass grip frame & 1-pc smooth ivory grips. Bbl, frame, hammer & grip frame are wonderfully Nimschke engraved in his classic New York style patterns consisting of intertwined foliate & floral arabesque designs with classic wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. Top of back strap has a very deep relief classic Nimschke fan with deep relief patterns at heel & on trigger bow. Cylinder has a scallop & dot border pattern at front & back edges of Ormsby naval battle scene rolled engraving. CONDITION: Very fine. No orig finish remains on bbl, frame & cylinder having all been cleaned to a bright metal color. Backstrap, front strap & trigger bow are a medium brass patina with strong silver plating on buttstrap & flats of trigger guard. Cylinder is clean & retains 85-90% orig naval battle scene with crisp nipples & six prominent safety pins. Grips are fantastic with good strong edges & a wonderful mellow ivory patina with a few age lines in butt. Crisp mechanics & strong bore with some shine & moderate pitting. 4-56527 JR218 (12,500-22,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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