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Auction #128 - Two-Day Sale, November 21st & 22nd (#128) 11/21/2020 9:00 AM EST Closed

Starts Ending 11/21/2020 9:00 AM EST

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Lot #240 Cased Pair of Colt 1851 Navy Second Model Squareback Navy Pistols

  • Cased Pair of Colt 1851 Navy Second Model Squareback Navy Pistols
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Lot closed - Sold Price (Including Buyer`s Premium):$14,520
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000

 

  • Cased Pair of Colt 1851 Navy Second Model Squareback Navy Pistols
  • Cased Pair of Colt 1851 Navy Second Model Squareback Navy Pistols - 2
  • Cased Pair of Colt 1851 Navy Second Model Squareback Navy Pistols - 3
  • Description
    Description:

    serial #1752 and 2759, .36 caliber, 7 1/2" octagon barrels. This is a very handsome and honest set of factory cased early and desirable Colt 1851 Navy revolvers. Revolver No. 1752 is all matching except for wedge which is numbered "947" and its bore is near excellent with just a few specks of light surface oxidation. The barrel retains 75% original blue with loss due to light overall flaking and with those areas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The cylinder shows 95% vivid naval engagement scene and retains about 70% original blue with loss due to flaking and with those areas showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame shows perhaps 40% original color case-hardened finish which is turning dark and blend­ing with a medium gray brown patina. The hammer and loading lever show some faded color and are mostly a smooth brown patina. The gripstraps retain 97% original silverplated finish with nice tarnish in front of trigger. The one-piece walnut grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. Revolver No. 2759 is all matching including the wedge and the bore is about good with bright lands and pitting in the grooves. The barrel retains 75% bright original blue finish with silvering on the high edges and some light impact marks on right side of barrel lug in area of the wedge. The cylinder shows about 80% of its naval engagement scene and is an overall medium gray brown patina with a section of pitting along one chamber partially obscuring the "COLT'S PATENT" marking but with the serial number remaining fully legible. The frame retains a mix of dull original color case hardened finish and a smooth gray patina. The hammer and lever show a good deal of faded original color case-hardened finish. The gripstraps show about 97% original silverplated finish and the one-piece walnut grip rates very good with 85% original finish remaining with loss due to peeling. The revolvers come in a factory mahogany double casing which rates excellent with 90% original finish remaining on the exterior, the burgundy baize lining is just slightly faded and fully intact and all partitions remain firmly in place. The included accessories are a Navy flask with stand of arms, crossed flags and artillery piece in foreground all beneath crossed pistols and Paterson rifles. The flask rates excellent with 70% original lacquer remaining. A brass two-cavity mould is present along with a tin of caps, the original case key and some cast projectiles. Cased pairs of percussion Colt revolvers are quite scarce. These being squarebacks makes them that much more desirable and rare. A lovely cased pair of Navies. (1D9670-189) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (15,000/25,000)

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    • Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. will also accept telephone bids on a limited basis. Telephone bidding is reserved for seriously interested bidders. In order to bid by telephone, the bidder must be willing to pay at least the low estimate of the item being bid on.

    NOTE: Phone bids MUST be arranged by 5:00pm ON THURSDAY prior to the sale.

    • All invoices are issued by end of business on the Tuesday following the sale and are due upon receipt.  Invoices are to be paid either by cash or check, or credit card.  All items not paid for within 20 business days from sale date shall be considered abandoned as well as any deposit that was made on those items and Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. shall have sole discretion as to their disposal.  

     






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