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$4,600.00

ENGRAVED NAVY SIZE MANHATTAN STYLE IV PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 58376. Silver finish with 6-1/2” oct bbl, usual markings with silver plated grip frame and 1-pc ivory grip with very deep relief carved American eagle clutching olive branches & arrows in its talons, standing on an American shield over a scroll inscribed “LIBERTY”. It is engraved in Nimschke style with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with matching engraving over bbl lug and rammer pivot with a shield at top of backstrap and engraving patterns at top, at heel, on buttstrap and triggerguard. All engraving has fine punch dot background. It has the wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 80% restored silver plating with some fine scattered pitting. Cyl has been cleaned & polished bright. Grip has a chipped right toe and a small flake out of bottom right edge and another small chip near frame on each side and a hairline near the frame, otherwise this spectacular grip shows light wear and retains a beautiful, mellow, ivory patina. Will not hold on half cock, otherwise mechanics are fine. Worn bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Baldwin Collection 4-30020 (5,000-8,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007
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