A few examples of appraisal values for
COLT REVOLVER

• COLT REVOLVER Serial #102263. Colts
  COLT REVOLVER Serial #102263. Colts No. 2194. Pat. Sept 10th 1855. Address Col. Saml. Colt New York U. S. America.
• COLT REVOLVER & CASE No. 7279.
  COLT REVOLVER & CASE No. 7279. Barrel impressed 'Colts Pt. 1855 Address Col. Colt Hartford CT USA'.
• COLT REVOLVER TROMPE
  COLT REVOLVER TROMPE L'OEIL(American, 20th century) Caps for Colts, a trompe l'oeil painting of an engraved Colt Revolver in its case, signed verso "F. Schwartz 12/63" oil on canvas, 10 x 17-1/4 in.; driftwood style frame, 17 x 24 in. Condition: crackle; frame with wear, loss at lower right corner of self-liner
• COLT STYLE POWDER FLASKColt style
  COLT STYLE POWDER FLASKColt style powder flask, 19th c., one side with embossed design depicting crossed rifles and revolvers above the stand of flags pattern with cannon, straight spout, 7.75"h, 3.25"w *Note: illustrated at page 37, "A Guide to the Proper Accoutrements for Hartford Produced Percussion Colt Revolvers," Fred Sweeney, 1993*
• COLT'S PATENT POWDER FLASK,
  COLT'S PATENT POWDER FLASK, C.1860Colt's Patent powder flask, c.1860, for use with Colt Army revolver, one side with embossed design depicting crossed rifles and revolvers above the "Colts Patent" over the stand of flags pattern with cannon and more, angled charging tuge, black paint loss revealing copper base, 7"h, 3.5"w *Note: illustrated, page 41, "A Guide to the Proper Accoutrements for Hartford Produced Percussion Colt Revolvers," Fred Sweeney, 1993*
• COLT NAVY EMBOSSED POWDER FLASKColt
  COLT NAVY EMBOSSED POWDER FLASKColt Navy embossed powder flask, 1851-1861, two sides depicting two pistols above stars, an eagle with shield in front of flags, a cannon, anchor, bugle and more, angled spout, 5" base to top, 6.75"h, 3"w *Note: illustrated, page 40, "A Guide to the Proper Accoutrements for Hartford Produced Percussion Colt Revolvers", Fred Sweeney, 1993
• ITALIAN COPY OF A BLACK POWDER COLT
  ITALIAN COPY OF A BLACK POWDER COLT REVOLVER. 20th C. Italian copy of an 1861 Colt Navy six shot revolver, percussion single action, engraved cylinder, SN 19665. 11”L, barrel 5.5”L.
• FINE AND RARE COLE AGEE ENGRAVED
  FINE AND RARE COLE AGEE ENGRAVED COLT REVOLVER. A choice Colt 44 cal. single action Army revolver. A rare example with Cattle Brand engraving by master engraver Cole Agee. This revolver is nickel plated and mounted with stag grips, serial number 232708, 5.5”L barrel, overall 11”L. NICS Background check required, unless FFL or C&R exempt, out-of-state buyers must ship to an FFL in your state.
• MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER,
  MODEL 1860 COLT ARMY REVOLVER, SERIAL NO. 63340Army model 1860 Colt revolver with associated accoutrements. Serial number 63340. This is a Civil War period government issued Model 1860 Colt Army in good condition, with a tight action, and overall grey finish. There is a chip off of the grip, and some minor marking to the metal of the gun, but the cylinder scene is clear, and all the serial numbers match. It comes in a military holster that is in very good condition, maker marked by J. Davy, Newark, N.J. The leather has some very minor losses to finish, but it is very solid, and complete. Accompanying the revolver and holster is a military style musket cap box, with an added brass rosette to the cover, with several .44 caliber balls, along with a rawhide hunting bag retaining part of its strap. There is also a small brass percussion cap tin, with old caps in it, and a very handsome and quite old hunting horn, in very nice condition, as well as a leather strap with an old .44 caliber bullet mold, also in very good condition. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $60.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards. Condition: The revolver is in very good functioning condition, with a smooth grey finish, and minor losses to the grips. It is government marked. The holster is extremely nice, with minor losses to the finish. The powder horn is very good, complete with plug. The rawhide bag has a hole in it, but is generally solid. The cap tin has no finish, but is very good. The strap and bullet mold are good. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
• CUSTOM COLT NEW SERVICE .45 LONG
  CUSTOM COLT NEW SERVICE .45 LONG COLT REVOLVERCustom Colt New Service .45 Long Colt caliber revolver. This interesting revolver with serial number 100949 was manufactured by Colt in the middle of World War I and shipped to Canada. At that time, officers were required to purchase their own sidearms. Canadian proof marks are still evident on this Colt, revealing some of its earlier history. At some point after this, it was returned to the U.S. and completely rebuilt to its current state. Now called “Texas Barbeque Guns,” in years past such arms were often seen on the hips of Texas and Arizona Rangers as well as Border Patrol agents. They were usually reserved for special events like parades and civic events. During the early and mid-20th century, revolvers ruled the day, and auto pistols were rarely seen holstered in Law Enforcement circles. The officers were justly proud of their handguns and many had special plated and embellished revolvers put aside for special occasions. Obviously, this is such a revolver. The Colt New Service was introduced in 1898 and to this day remains the largest frame side swing cylinder double action revolver ever turned out by the Colt New Haven factory. It was never made in small calibers and .45 Colt was considered the standard chambering for this big and powerful revolver. This example with custom 5 ½” barrel has been totally rebuilt and specially finished. The frame and barrel have been flawlessly plated in mirror-bright nickel, of which all remains today. It is accented with brilliantly gold plated cylinder, hammer, trigger, ejector rod, cylinder release and lanyard swivel, of which, like the barrel and frame, nearly all the finish remains. The barrel is clearly caliber stamped “45 L Colt” and there is a service or possibly badge number “C 328” on the frame and cylinder. The action locks tight and the bore is excellent. The grips are a synthetic stag with medallions which were very popular especially during the 1950s. Once placed in a low cut holster, these revolvers created quite a visual effect. Later, when auto pistols replaced revolvers in the 1980s-1990s, embellished handguns became popular in the Southwest as “Barbeque Guns.” Law enforcement officers, Rangers, Border Patrol agents and civilian firearms enthusiasts frequently hosted barbeques in which attendees displayed their “specially embellished” handguns in fancy tooled holsters. In many areas and especially the Southwest, this practice continues to this day. This is a fine example of a very early such handgun with great World War I history and later exhibition history. Beautifully, professionally customized and plated, this Colt must have been very impressive in the old “Revolver Days” and now holds an honored position as representing a time when big, fancy, expensive revolvers were cherished and proudly displayed. Serial Number: 100949. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
• BOSTON CUSTER'S COLT CARRIED AT
  BOSTON CUSTER'S COLT CARRIED AT LITTLE BIGHORNThis is quite possibly one of the most important Battle of the Little Bighorn firearms ever offered for public sale, a Colt U.S. Cavalry issue Single Action Army revolver owned personally by Boston Custer, youngest brother to George Armstrong Custer, and later owned by Chief Buffalo Hump of the Sans Arc Sioux with complete ownership history and documentation. Under General Terry’s Special-Order Number 117 on June 8, 1874, Colonel Custer acted to prepare his troops for the extended 1874 Black Hills Expedition, obtaining suitable arms for certain non-regular army personnel. Shipment information to Custer at Fort Lincoln, as obtained from jobbers used by the Colt Company, Schuler, Hartley & Graham of New York an H&D Folson, also of New York noted the shipment of six nickel plated revolvers shipped on July 29, 1874 from H&D Folson: Serial numbers 7486, 9977, 12057, 12443, 12937; and 13418 and a shipment from Schuyler, Hartley & Graham included: Serial numbers 10960, 11258, 11722, 11843, 13221, and this revolver, 12364. The nickel revolvers are all documented to 7th Cavalry Indian scouts (see Table 7, beginning at page 148 of the book, Documenting the Weapons Used at the Little Bighorn). The blue finished revolvers are documented, also on Table 7 starting at page 148 identifying serial number 11722 issued to Dr. Porter, 11843 to Dr. Lord, 10960 went to Moses Milner a civilian scout and 12364, the firearm in this lot, issued to Boston Custer who was acting as a packer in the pack train. It is noted by documented testimony from Oglala Sioux Horned Horse that on June 25, 1876 at the Battle of the Little Bighorn Horned Horse and Buffalo Hump went together crossing the Greasy Grass River at the ford. They rode to a high point to watch the battle, as Horned Horse was an old man tired of battle. They saw a lone soldier wearing buckskin clothing crossing in front of them to the north, riding a mule that was carrying some bags. Buffalo Hump told Horned Horse he wanted the mule and Horned Horse replied, “Han napiyuza sonsonla (Yes! Capture Mule)”. It should be noted for confirming this story that Captain Frederick W. Benteen, the Company H Commander of the 7th Cavalry gave testimony about Boston Custer, “He was with the pack train, the morning of the 25th, but when Boston overheard trumpeter John Martin’s message from George Custer to me to “…come on and be quick and bring packs,” Boston mounted one of the mules carrying ammunition and rode north.” Also noted 1st Lieutenant Edward S. Godfrey Commander of Company K said this about the Custer brothers, “The Custers wore buckskin suits…” Later Horned Horse and Buffalo Hump were at the spotted of the buckskin wearing man with mule, both found dead. Buffalo Hump took the boots and the revolver from the buckskin wearing young soldier (is clothes being taken by another). As per the body location as noted by 1st Sergeant John M. Ryan, Company M of the 7th Cavalry and Captain Benteen were both on burial crew and stated, “On the battlefield 200 feet down the hill from Last Stand Hill were General George Custer and his brother Tom Custer were killed, lay the bodies of their brother Boston and 18-year-old nephew Harry Armstrong “Autie” Reed. Boston was stripped expect for his stockings.” After the Little Bighorn, Buffalo Hump and Horned Horse rode with Crazy Horse at the Battle of Wolf Mountain against General Miles and the 5th Cavalry. Horned Horse surrendered with Crazy Horse on May 5, 1877 at Fort Robinson to 1st Lieutenant William P. Clark and Horned Horse acted as Crazy Horses interpreter. When Crazy Horse was killed on September 5, 1877, both Buffalo Hump and Horned Horse were present and heard Crazy Horse say on his deathbed, “I have always wanted to go to the land of the Grandmother (Canada). I shall be dead in a few minutes and will then go to the Grandmother’s country. I want you to all follow me”. In spring 1878, Buffalo Hump and some 240 lodges of the Crazy Horse band made their way into Canada including Little Hawk, the Black Elks, Low Dog and Black Fox heading for Sitting Bull’s camp. After arriving at Sitting Bull’s camp, some of their horses were stolen by a local tribe. Nicholas Black Elk and his uncle Running Horse were present on the day of the Buffalo Hump incident and their story was documented, “I was only 15… Our camp had lost some horses during the night. One of the horses belonged to Chief Buffalo Hump. Sitting Bull sent for the Grandmother police, as he was told to do by “Paddy” (Supt. James Morrow Walsh from the North West Mounted Police NWMP). Paddy sent “Big Bull” (Assistant Commissioner Acheson G. Irvine of the NWMP) and two policemen to settle the matter. As Big Bull (Irvine) rode int the camp, Buffalo Hump rant up to him to tell him about his stolen horse.. carrying his revolver in one hand and a knife in the other. Big Bull (Irvine) grabbed the revolver out of Buffalo Hump’s hand… Sitting Bull walked up behind… and said “Austan” (cease, finish, stop) Big Bull (Irvine) found the horses and returned them to Buffalo Bull, but he did not return the revolver. Day later Buffalo Hump asked Big Bull (Irvine) if he could have his gun back, but Big Bull (Irvine) said he had given it to the Commissioner of the NWMP, James Furguharson MacLeod as “Evidence”” Buffalo Hump and his Sans Arc band left Canada and surrendered at Fort Keogh and was transferred in August 1881 to the Spotted Tail Agency in Nebraska. Commissioner MacLeod served from July 22, 1876, to October 31, 1880, and oversaw the moving of police headquarters to Fort MacLeod being accredited with establishing peaceful policies for the NWMP in dealings with First Nations people. It is almost certain that Commissioner MacLeod held the Buffalo Hump Colt at this location. The gun stayed in the NWMP, later changing their name to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP, possession from 1878 until around 1922. In around 1920 William Northcote Taylor joined the RCMP, son of famed Indian Agent in the Northwest Territories William Richard Taylor the agent with whom Dr. Claude Lewis and his brother, Sinclair Lewis made a trip by canoe to make treaty payments to Northwest First Nations tribes memorialized in the book “Treaty Trip” in 1924. As per the testimony of William N. Taylors daughter, Karen Taylor in the accompanied signed letter, her father won the Colt Revolver serial number 12364 in a poker game while stationed at Fort MacLeod in Alberta, Canada in 1922. The gun then stayed in the Taylor family from 1922 until 1990. William N. Taylor dutifully registered the gun, per Canadian Law until his death in 1979 when ownership fell to his daughter Karen Taylor (an accompanying original Canadian Firearm Registration Certificate from 1945 filled out by William N. Taylor is with the lot). Karen Taylor sold the gun to a Canadian arms collector Vernon Vossler in 1990. It was published in the 1991, “Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Volume 2” by Keith Cochran on page 343 as S/N “12,364 7 ½ .45, Cavalry Model, this revolver was probably taken from a Sioux warrior in Canada after the battle of the Little Bighorn by an Indian Agent and Judge and then passed to his sone who was a Mountie or member of the Northwest Mounted Police. (See page 344).” The gun was in the Vossler estate from 1990 until 2008 when It was sold again in his estate sale by Bud Haynes Auction of Red Deer, Alberta (an original printout of the sale bill noting the gun, then further confirmed by Hayes, is included). At the sale the gun was purchased by Barry Kolbert, a collector from Red Lodge, Montana, only 125 miles away from the Little Bighorn. Kolbert then traded the gun to Wallace W. Francis who then traded the gun (with accompanying signed letter) to the current owner J. Michael Peters in 2016 (trading away a Colt Baby Burgess SN 6209 with letter, Colt SAA SN 962, Colt SAA SN 18318 and an additional $1,000 for this Colt SN 12364). In addition to the testimony and ownership documentation the firearm was examined by Wendell Grangaard of the Guns of History and found to be a correct matching serial number U.S. Cavalry issue Colt Single Action Army included on the Schuler, Hartley & Graham list. The gun has the legible cartouche of O.W. Ainsworth and the correct “A” inspector mark of Ainsworth, as well as the usual filings of the muzzle often used as a mark of Indian ownership by the Sioux. Most importantly the gun was found to be marked on the butte of the frame and grips by Chief Buffalo Hump telling the story of the gun in togia language. Marked on the bottom, “kill two non-soldiers – Greasy Grass – Buffalo Hump rode with Horned Horse – departed travel long rode Grandmother Land.” This further confirms the above documentation. Provenance: From General Terry’s Special-Order Number 117 issued to Boston Custer from a shipment from Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. Taken by Boston Custer to the Battle of the Little Bighorn where he was killed. Taken by Buffalo Hump and Horned Horse and eventually taken into Canada to Sitting Bull’s Camp in spring 1878. Seized by Canadian North West Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Acheson G. Irvin as “evidence” and transferred to NWMP Commissioner, James Furguharson MacLeod. Won in a poker game at Fort MacLeod by RCMP William Northcote Taylor in 1922. Kept in the Taylor family from 1922-1990. Sold to Vernon Vossler in 1990. Vossler collection from 1990-2008. Sold in Bud Haynes Auction in August, 23, 2008, to Barry Kolbert of Red Lodge, Montana. Sold / Traded to Wallace W, Francis. Kolbert, Francis 2008-2016. Traded to J. Michael Peters 2016-present. Publications: 1991 Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia Volume 2 by Keith Cochran; Document the Weapons Used at the Little Bighorn by Wendell Grangaard; and in Alberta Genealogical Society Relatively Speaking Volume 44, Number 3 August 2016 page 141-146 (booklet or print outs of pages mentioned included as documents). This historic piece includes a completely ownership history from its shipment to Custer’s men, capture by the Indians at Little Bighorn, capture by the NWMP in 1878, to the Canadian ownership in 1922 to present day. The ownership history has been published in the included book. Further the gun includes a historic analysis and documented testimony from Guns of History’s Wendell Grangaard as well as further documentation and signed letters. Possibly one of, if not the most well researched and recorded Battle of the Little Bighorn firearm ever brought to public sale. Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army with correct U.S. stamping, “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871, PAT. JULY, 2, 1872” on the side; matching 12364 serial number on the bottom of the butte frame, frame, trigger guard and 2364 on the cylinder. Inspection “A” mark on trigger guard, “A” and “P” on bottom of barrel, “P” and “A” on cylinder and “609” on swing out loading door. Top of the gun is marked in a single line, “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” cross like stamp before and after the address. The gun retains some of the original blue finish and is well kept, has the correct four click hammer pull back which turns the cylinder and correctly functions.
• TWO MODEL 1849 POCKET COLT
  TWO MODEL 1849 POCKET COLT REVOLVERS.31 caliber stamped on brass trigger guard, 4 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S.AMERICA", serial number 289792 on four parts of frame, 89792 on wedge, 9792 on cylinder, brass backstrap, walnut grip, "COLT'S PATENT" on left side of frame, 9 in. overall; .31 caliber illegible on brass trigger guard, 6 in. octagonal barrel stamped "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY", serial number 100010 on four parts of frame and cylinder, 00010 on wedge, engraved scene on cylinder, "COLT'S PATENT" on left side of frame, 11 in. overall Provenance: Private Collection Condition: oxidation wear and pitting to metal surfaces, handling wear to wooden grips, longer barrel colt with more oxidation on metal surface, bent loading rod, surface pitting, small chip to right side of handle, smaller colt with loose loading lever stud, oxidation in barrels, triggers, hammers and cylinders all appear to function
• SMITH & WESSON AND COLT
  SMITH & WESSON AND COLT REVOLVERSSmith & Wesson Old Army model 2 Revolver, .32 caliber rimfire, 4 in. octagonal barrel stamped "SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS. PAT D. APRIL 3. JULY 5. 1859. &NOV. 21. 1865." serial number 17986 on butt strap, five shot cylinder, walnut grip, 9 in. overall; Colt Root 1855 Sidehammer Pocket Revolver, .31 cal., 3-1/2 in. octagonal barrel stamped "COLTS. P.T. ADDRESS. COL. COLT. 1855. HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A.", serial number 818 on butt strap, full fluted five shot cylinder, oak grips, 8-1/4 in. overall Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: Smith & Wesson Revolver with bright finish, light surface wear, light wear to grip, action, action not functioning properly, Colt Root Revolver with rust, oxidation and pitting throughout, handling wear to grip, action partially functioning
• EARLY 1900S COLT REVOLVER POLICE
  EARLY 1900S COLT REVOLVER POLICE POSITIVE BOXEarly Colt Police Positive .32 cal revolver box (only) with labels affixed inside. This is one of the earlier versions of the box -- the Police Positive was made for many years -- with the legend "Automatic Pistols, Automatic Machine Guns, Gatling Guns" as well as the London address. Front left corner split and some minor hinge chipping. 9-5/8" wide.
• RARE SAMUEL COLT BIOGRAPHY,
  RARE SAMUEL COLT BIOGRAPHY, SIGNED BY MRS. COLTFirst edition of extremely rare, privately printed Colt memorial volume, Armsmear, The Home, The Arm & The Armory of Samuel Colt, 1866. SIGNED and inscribed by Elizabeth Hart Colt ("Mrs. Samuel Colt") to Sarah I. Cowan in 1867. Original boards and binding, with some weakness on the rear spine hinge and a 3" separation. (A very easy conservation job for a competent bookbinder.) Additionally, ex libris bookplate of Charles T. Haven inside front board. Haven wrote multiple books on the history of Colt firearms, including A History of the Colt Revolver from 1836 to 1940. Gold page edges are fine. Spine is straight. A solid and very desirable volume. Book measures 8" wide x 10 5/8" high x 2" deep. 399 pages.
• MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER'S CIVIL WAR
  MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER'S CIVIL WAR GROUPING WITH VERY RARE "MS" MARKED COLT REVOLVER This collection follows the Civil War service of 1st Lt. Sanford Almy, Quartermaster for the 18th Massachusetts Infantry between September 25, 1861 and September 2, 1864. During its three-year existence, Almy's busy regiment participated in most of the campaigns from the Peninsula to Gettysburg and back down again to Petersburg, losing 252 officers and men to disease and combat. Lt. Almy survived, settling in Ohioville, PA after the war. Included here are the following items: Colt Second Model Dragoon Revolver, matching serial number 10502 in five places, .44 caliber, 7-1/2 in. part round, part octagonal barrel, the top flat marked - ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY -, the six-shot cylinder roll engraved with a scene of Texas Rangers fighting Indians and a scroll reading U.S.M.R above the serial number; the left side of the frame with COLT'S/ PATENT/ U.S., inspector's mark "B" below and also on rear of top barrel flat; brass trigger guard stamped "MS" (for Massachusetts militia), conforming plain brass backstrap with walnut grips (smooth working action, attractive old surfaces throughout, good estate condition); ...plus: A period inscribed duplicate of Almy's Commission as a First Lieutenant in the Eighteenth Regiment signed by Massachusetts Governor John A. Andrew and Secretary of the Commonwealth Oliver Warren, September 25, 1861, presented in 20th-century gilt frame (20 x 15-1/4 in. overall); plus...Almy's military discharge, Deadham, Massachusetts, September 2, 1864, presented with a 14K gold shield engraved "LIEUT. S. ALMY. Quartermaster 18th Regt Mass Inft" on the obverse and "Entered Service April, 16th 1861" on the reverse, plus... a second 14k gold shield is engraved "PARDON. ALMY. Jr. 18th Regt Mass Vols" on the obverse and "Entered Service Aug. 20th 1861." on the reverse (Pardon Almy, Sanford's younger brother, was killed at Second Manassas on August 30, 1862); between the shields is a red-enameled gold fill corps badge for the 1st Division 5th Corps, the reverse engraved "Sanford Almy / Lt. and R.Q.M. / 18th Mass Vols.”, the 20th century gilt frame being 20 x 15-1/4 in...plus: a postwar solar enlargement depicting Sanford Almy as a venerable civilian, presented in a period pine frame with gilt liner (31 x 27 in.)...plus: a manuscript Almy family tree starting with William Almy of Rhode Island in the 17th century and branching out to Sanford Almy and his children in the late 19th century, presented in a gilt wooden frame (33-1/2 x 27-1/2 in.) (minor stains with some insect damage).
• PRESENTATION CASE FOR
  PRESENTATION CASE FOR COLT/WINCHESTER TWO GUN SETOAK PRESENTATION CASE FOR COLT/WINCHESTER TWO GUN SET, the heavy oak case with fitted interior for Colt revolver and Winchester carbine.
• 1860 Colt revolver, .44 caliber,
  1860 Colt revolver, .44 caliber, with matching serial numbers #104523 8" barrel length / 14" overall Condition: Fair, rust, bottom of grip has been cut, chip to right grip.
• 1851 Navy Colt revolver, .36
  1851 Navy Colt revolver, .36 caliber with matching serial numbers #38753. 7.5" barrel length / 13" overall Condition: Fair, losses of finish, missing wedge screw/wedge is replaced, chip on right grip, rust.
• A GROUP OF TOYS Includes Hubley
  A GROUP OF TOYS Includes Hubley colt revolver, gag gifts, Robin Hood television show badge and collector cards, letter stamp kits, and other similar items.
• BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD TRAVEL DESK
  BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD TRAVEL DESK 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 7.25”. WIDTH 19.25”. DEPTH 11.25”.BRASS-BOUND CAMPHORWOOD TRAVEL DESK, 19th Century, Top with brass plaque "BF Jones", for whaling captain Benjamin Franklin Jones of New Bedford, captain of the barks Sea Breeze and Camilla. Fitted with a secret compartment. Contains a 1849 Colt revolver, serial #137867, the cylinder engraved with a coach robbery scene, as well as a metal powder flask with raised eagle and Liberty shield decoration, a bullet mold, etc. Dimensions: Height 7.25". Width 19.25". Depth 11.25". Provenance: The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
• BOOKS: SPORTING & GUNS, SIX
  BOOKS: SPORTING & GUNS, SIX VOLUMES, HAVEN & BELDEN "A HISTORY OF THE COLT REVOLVER FROM 1836 TO 1940" NEW YORK 1940; FULLER, "SPRINGFIELD SHOULDER ARMS 1795-1865" NEW YORK 1930; WILSON, "WINCHESTER, AN AMERICAN LEGEN...BOOKS: Sporting & Guns, six volumes, Haven & Belden "A History of the Colt Revolver from 1836 to 1940" New York 1940; Fuller, "Springfield Shoulder Arms 1795-1865" New York 1930; Wilson, "Winchester, an American Legend" 1991, two copies; "Randall made Knives" 1993; Lyman "Sights and Rifles" Middlefield, CT 1894.
• 1849 POCKET COLT 10.25" long
  1849 POCKET COLT 10.25" long 5" long barrel The Colt revolver is a marriage of two firearms, the barrel, frame and cylinder are serial number 150926, the brass trigger frame and brass backstrap are from pistol serial number 189790, and most likely the same for the wooden grip. The pistol is in poor mechanical condition. Cylinder does rotate and lock without assistance. Needs new frame pins as one is missing. As it is, more of a relic than historical example. Case is newer not period . Three cavity mold 19th century. Powder measure not period.
• Colt Revolver Custom Fitted Case
  Colt Revolver Custom Fitted Case 16''
• TWELVE COLLECTIBLE HUNTING AND
  TWELVE COLLECTIBLE HUNTING AND NORTH AMERICAN RELATED BOOKS: ''American Hunting Rifles'' signed by the author Craig Boddington first edition no. 265 Safari Press; ''The Rifle Omnibus'' including ''The Hunting Rifle'' by Jack O'Connor signed by each of the 3 authors no. 626 of 750 237p. in slip case; ''The Rifle in America'' by Philip Sharpe The Firearms Classics Library by Philip Sharpe 641 pgs; ''A History of the Colt Revolver'' by Chas. Haven & Frank Belden same publisher (Classics) 1997 711 pgs; ''Hunting the High Country in two vols. by Amwell Press signed by two officials no. 610 of 1000 sets cased; ''North American Big Game Hunting in the 1800's'' no. 811 of 1000 signed by the author John Howard cased; 2 others. All gilt stamped.
• Eleven old Colt revolver boxes:
  Eleven old Colt revolver boxes: pasteboard, most with identifying labels, 8-3/4 in. to 14 in. Some with chips, scuffs, loose parts, losses and normal wear. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Colt firearms related books:
  Colt firearms related books: three copies John Parsons, The Peacemaker ; two copies Ted Tivey, The Colt Rifle ; R. L. Wilson, Colt An American Legend ; A Century of Achievement: Colt 100th Anniversary Firearms Manual 1936 ; P.L. Shumaker, Colt's Variations of the Old Model Pocket Pistol ; two copies (1940 and 1960) Haven and Belden, A History of the Colt Revolver ; three copies James E. Serven, Colt Firearms ; Nathan L. Swayze, '53 Colt Navies ; R. Bruce McDowell, A Study of Colt Conversions ; Keith Cochran, Colt Cavalry, Artillery and Militia Revolvers ; Dixon Larsen, Colt Tips ; Horace Greeley IV, The Colt U.S. General Officer's Pistol ; Sutherland and Wilson, The Book of Colt Firearms ; Keith Cochran, Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia ; David M. Brown, signed by author, The 36 Calibers of the Colt ; Joseph G. Rosa, Colonel Colt London ; two copies Albaugh and Steuart, The Original Confederate Colt , one in poor condition ; John Kopec, first edition, 1976, Colt Single Action Army Revolver ; four copies (one signed) Robin Rapley, Colt Percussion Accoutrements ; R. L. Wilson, The Evolution of the Colt ; Lucien Cary, The Colt Gun Book ; Gerald Keogh, Sam Colt's New Pocket Pistol ; Theodore Dexter, Colt Root Model 1853 ; James E. Serven, 1952, Colt Cartridge Pistols ; Albert Watson, III, signed by author, Those Other Colt or Colt Conversions ; U.S. Government Printing Office, 1917, Handbook of the Colt Automatic Machine Gun ; Fred Sweeney, signed by author, A Guide to the Proper Accoutrements for Hartford Produced Percussion Colt Models ; pamphlet, A.J.R. Cormack, Small Arms Profile 16 Colt Percussion Revolvers , (38 books and pamphlets); detailed photographs and descriptions not available for this lot. Most in average condition, some with original dust jackets. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Six wooden Colt revolver cases:
  Six wooden Colt revolver cases: including U.S. Navy, London Navy, Army, two pocket models, five walnut, one oak, fitted interiors, brass mounts, made by J. N. Walling (modern), 11-1/2 in. to 15-1/2 in. All in excellent condition. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• Four Colt Revolver wooden cases:
  Four Colt Revolver wooden cases: all with fitted interiors for specific Colt revolvers, one for 1860 Colt Army, one with original Colt label, one probably for Colt 1851 Navy, one for pair with Colt label, 14-3/4 in. to 15 in. Some warpage, separations, chips and stains throughout. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• COLT REVOLVER. Model 1877
  COLT REVOLVER. Model 1877 ''Lightning'' D.A. six-shot .38 caliber 2-1/2'' round barrel with chrome finish and hard rubber grips rampant Colt motif. S/n23269. Matching serial numbers. Appropriate patent and caliber markings. Crome is a bit patchy grips are fine.
• COLT REVOLVER. New Line .38
  COLT REVOLVER. New Line .38 rimfire 2-1/4'' round barrel with ivory grips. Stamped ''.38 cal.'' on left side of frame. S/n 8161. COLT NEW 38 just visible on left side of barrel. Most of nickel plating has worn off leaving a nice even patina.
• Miniature Colt revolver, working
  Miniature Colt revolver, working replica single action army revolver, 6-1/4 in., in fitted mahogany case with accessories, with 27 rounds. As new condition with 95-100 percent original case colors. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• COLT REVOLVER. Open Top
  COLT REVOLVER. Open Top seven-shot pocket model .22 caliber 2 3/8'' barrel with chrome finish and walnut grips. S/n 33381. Action works well chrome very worn at ends of barrel S/n 33381 clear.
• Armed Texan with Rare Star Belt
  Armed Texan with Rare Star Belt Plate Civil War Sixth Plate Ambrotype A fine portrait of young enlisted man with the surname of Bright wearing a seven or eight button grey frock coat with the low stand-up collar edged with dark colored tape and inverted "V" cuffs tinted light blue. The early war shoulder trim that appears as plain second lieutenant straps may alternatively be simply sewn uniform decoration not indicative of rank. The buttons are indistinct while the rare rectangular plate features the iconic five-pointed star emblematic of Texas. He holds a feathered black felt slouch hat lacking insignia with both sides rolled up. An unusual mixture of weaponry includes a holstered Colt revolver in shiny form-fitting holster behind which can be seen the mortised pommel of an Enfield saber bayonet.Consignor relates that the ambrotype was purchased at the Bright Family estate sale in Dallas Texas in 2011. CWSS lists 13 men with the surname of Bright in various Texas Confederate units including eight who served in the cavalry four in the infantry and one in the artillery. All were enlisted men but the details of the uniform are not enough to link the young soldier to a specific regiment without a first name. Condition: The clear plate ambrotype displays numerous scratches and abrasions at top and along the right mat line. Except for two smaller abrasions on the subjects face the damage is largely confined to the field good. with average clarity. Replacing the elliptical mat with an oval would minimize the damage and make for a better display. Housed in a damaged pebbled case with fold over front piece now separated.
• Miniature Colt revolver, dagger:
  Miniature Colt revolver, dagger: single-action army revolver, original case colors, serial number 550, wooden grips, appropriate Colt marks, 5-1/8 in.; in fitted walnut case with paper label, box of 12 miniature cartridges, and key, 7 in.; Damascus miniature dagger, marked "K.A. Pearson", 2-5/8 in. Excellent condition. Michigan Private Collection
• COLT REVOLVER. Open top pocket
  COLT REVOLVER. Open top pocket model .22 caliber 2-3/8 '' round barrel brass frame walnut grips. S/n 61879. NIce patina on barrel and cylinder. Smooth mustard brass good finish on grips.