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- Sale 1293
Live
| Cincinnati
Oct 24 | 10:00 AM EDT
Live
| Cincinnati
Sale 1293
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$2,000 – $4,000
.45 Long Colt. 7.5" barrel length. SN: 59026. (Mfg. Ca 1880) Nickel plated refinish over all parts including screws and small parts, one piece simulated ivory grips, and displaying elaborate modern scroll engraving overall. Single-action loading gate six-shot revolver mounting a black-powder frame with screw retained cylinder pin. The revolver additionally features black powder pattern rifling, a kidney shaped ejector rod head, and three line patent mark on the frame reading PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871./" JULY. 2. -72./" JAN. 19. -75. The left triggerguard shows the 45 CAL marking, and the barrel shows the address mark COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. An assembly number of 1264 is struck into the loading gate. The engraving is in contemporary style and features floral embellishments with beaded ground spreading along both sides of the barrel and the frame. The front sight and hammer both feature scroll engraving, and the topstrap has been engraved with flowing lines and beads. A sunburst pattern adorns the triggerguard, the flanks of the frame opposite the cylinder pin, and alternating with floral scroll over the chambers. The modern engraving is unsigned and retains both its depth and sharpness.
Very Good as Refinished. The Bore is frosty with some light pitting in the grooves that has been covered up by the renickel. The revolver shows some additional traces of light pitting in the cuts on the frame, on the underside of the barrel, and surrounding the forcing cone, all of which have been filled in with the renickel. Item shows few light scratches accumulated after the refinish, along with a light drag line on the cylinder. The grips display dark cracks along both flanks with some adhesive residues showing within seams on the left and right panels resembling glue stabilization. The action times and indexes correctly but roughly.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria
Ms. Emma Fulmer
ATF Manager, Senior Coordinator, Arms, Armor & Militaria
