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COLT, NEW YORK CITY, SERIAL NOS. 131659 AND 43706 RESPECTIVELY FOR CIRCA 1857 AND 1852
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TWO .31 'MODEL 1849' FIVE-SHOT SINGLE-ACTION PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVERS
COLT, NEW YORK CITY, SERIAL NOS. 131659 AND 43706 RESPECTIVELY FOR CIRCA 1857 AND 1852
The first with octagonal sighted barrel with two line 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY' and traces of original blued finish, cylinder with stage coach scene, frame with small stamped 'COLTS PATENT', brass grip-strap and trigger-guard each retaining traces of original silvered finish, the former engraved with a crest and initials behind the hammer, varnished one-piece walnut grips, and matching numbers throughout (discoloured throughout with scattered patches of pitting); the second similar, with matching numbers throughout with the exception of the wedge (worn overall)
Each with 4in. (10.2cm.) barrel (2)
COLT, NEW YORK CITY, SERIAL NOS. 131659 AND 43706 RESPECTIVELY FOR CIRCA 1857 AND 1852
The first with octagonal sighted barrel with two line 'ADDRESS SAML. COLT NEW YORK CITY' and traces of original blued finish, cylinder with stage coach scene, frame with small stamped 'COLTS PATENT', brass grip-strap and trigger-guard each retaining traces of original silvered finish, the former engraved with a crest and initials behind the hammer, varnished one-piece walnut grips, and matching numbers throughout (discoloured throughout with scattered patches of pitting); the second similar, with matching numbers throughout with the exception of the wedge (worn overall)
Each with 4in. (10.2cm.) barrel (2)
Special notice
From time to time, Christie's may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. This is such a lot.