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(C1145-14-641) 41 CALIBER 5-1/2" COLT THUNDERER

Bbl has been shortened about 1/4", overall metal is an aged brown patina coloration with nickelly remains of case colors showing on the frame, VG Colt Medallion grips. Action isn't functioning-it needs to be taken to a gunsmith or something; it seems to be missing the hand to turn the cylinder and lock it in place. Sell as is. e

A $ 315

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(C1128-14-640) COLT 4 SHOT CLOVERLEAF REVOLVER

41 Caliber. Exc grips retain most the varnish, brass receiver is untouched and unpolished with a nice patina to it. All metal has probably 50-60% bright glossy orig blue finish remaining, mechanical cond is exc. Nice, clean, sharp little gun. e

A $ 2,150

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(C1129-14-639) COLT CLOVERLEAF, 4 SHOT, 41 CALIBER REVOLVER

Brass frame has a nice unpolished patina coloration, mechanical cond is VG, all metal is smooth and clean with traces of blue in the protected areas. All original, sharp little gun. e

A $ 1,500

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(C1118-14-422) 1860 FOUR SCREW ARMY REVOLVER

Factory milled for shoulder stock. Faint cartouche marks on the stock, overall metal is an aged dark brown patina coloration with a good functioning action that needs a little adjustment, missing the screw that holds the wedge in place. All matching numbers. Gun could use a little help.
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A $ 1,150

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(C1109-14-415) 1851 COLT NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER

All matching numbers including wedge and cylinder, sharp corners, VG markings. Overall metal is basically an aged brown patina coloration, possible traces of case colors on the frame, brass triggerguard and backstrap have a nice patina to them. Orig wood grips have possibly been refinished; fit well and look good. All orig except where noted. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,750

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(C1107-14-412) VERY SCARCE COLT 1860 CIVILIAN ARMY WHICH IS NOT CUT FOR THE SHOULDER STOCK

Overall metal is VG with traces of blue, traces of case colors; the balance turning a plum brown patina coloration with sharp corners, good markings, all matching numbers including wedge. Orig walnut grips show some wear but are generally VG. All orig, nice, clean little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,995

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(C1101-14-411) COLT 1862 POLICE REVOLVER

4-1/2" bbl, mechanical cond is VG, all matching number including wedge, traces of blue-mostly a plum brown patina coloration, brass back strap and triggerguard have turned a nice patina coloration. All orig little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,050

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(C1100-14-410) COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER IN 31 CALIBER

6" bbl, orig walnut grips are in exc cond, overall metal is exc with 50% flaking bright blue on the bbl, exc case colors on the lever, frame retains a considerable amount of orig case colors in the protected areas, 75% of the cylinder scene is still visible. Nice, clean, all orig little gun complete with matching numbers and excellent patina on the backstrap and triggerguard.
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A $ 2,400

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(C1098-14-409) 1849 COLT POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER

4" bbl, all matching numbers including wedge, most orig silver remaining on back strap and triggerguard, exc mech cond, sharp corners, exc markings, 50% overall orig flaking blue and case colors on the frame. Nice, clean little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,975

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(C1096-14-408) COLT MODEL 49, 41 CALIBER POCKET PERCUSSION REVOLVER

4" bbl, exc markings, most the cylinder scene is still visible, all matching numbers except the unmarked wedge. Overall metal is exc with 75-80% orig case colors, bbl retains 75% blue-some flaking, cylinder is mostly flaked as well and is a brown patina coloration. Orig walnut grips show most orig varnish. Good, clean, sharp, all orig little gun.
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A $ 2,500

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(C1095-14-407) COLT MODEL 1855 SIDE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER

In 28 Caliber Percussion. Orig 3-1/2" full oct bbl with the full fluted cylinder, Hartford address, in the 27,XXX serial number range. Overall gun is in exc cond with 75-80% bright vivid blue, receiver has flaked and turned mostly a brown coloration, exc case colors on the hammer. Orig walnut grips show some light mars and scuffs but still retain probably 75% orig lacquer. All orig and in near excellent cond.
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A $ 2,450

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SET OF 12 CARVED WOODEN COLT REPLICA PISTOLS

12 different full size handguns, all nicely carved and painted wood. The largest ones are about 15 inches long. Includes a Colt Walker, Patterson, 1860 Colt, Colt Single Action, Colt Root, Detective Special, 3rd Model Derringer, Colt New Line and several Colt Pocket Models. The Detective has real lead bullets. Some have minor repairs or small parts broken. Very nicely done. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

$ 1,500

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(C1081-13-609) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT ARMY 38 CALIBER SPECIAL, DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

Only approximately 400 of these were ever engraved making it a fairly scarce little gun. General cond is VG with about 30-40% orig blue remaining, hardrubber grips show very little use, mechanical cond is VG and a VG+ bore. Scarce little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,295

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(C1063-13-610) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE IN 38 CALIBER

Gun is fairly elaborately engraved and in exc cond with 95%+ orig blue remaining, stag grips, mechanical cond is exc; complete with Factory Letter. These are very scarce and this one is really a fine little gun. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,500

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(C1018-12-592) COLT MODEL 1855 SIDE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER

Commonly referred to as 'The Root Model'. This is the 5-shot, fluted cylinder variation. The gun has some excellent frame colors, bluing at 90%+, bright and shiny. Bbl has antiqued out to more of a brownish gray patina coloration, there are still case colors on the hammer, wood grips are in VG cond. Very nice, solid gun with a crisp, clean action. This gun is cute! Hard to find these in any condition, much less as wonderful condition as this one is in. e

A $ 3,850

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(9-1062) MINIATURE 1851 COLT NAVY

Made by Uberti. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 500

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(723-13-624) COLT POLICE POSITIVE IN .32 CALIBER

74,XXX serial number range; 4" barrel, excellent bore, gun retains 70% original blue overall with the remainder thinning to a plummish coloration. Excellent blue remaining on trigger guard. Excellent hardrubber grips. Nice, clean pistol! e

M $ 275

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(P12-14-413) COLT OPEN TOP PISTOL

Gun shows use but still retains 70% original nickel overall. VG mechanical condition and grips. e

A $ 450

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(P217-14-414) COLT OPEN TOP PISTOL

Gun is in VG condition with a thinning plum patina coloration on the barrel and a patina frame. e

$ 425

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(P193-13-622) COLT POCKET POSITIVE 32 COLT

2-1/2" barrel. Retains 99% two-tone nickel finish, hard rubber grips are in excellent condition and show slight wear only. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 795

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(C1040-13-623) J.P. LOWER MARKED COLT 1878 FRONTIER DOUBLE ACTION

4 digit serial number, shipped to Denver, CO July 25, 1881. Orig birds head grip modified to a square butt, custom after market ivory grips. Bbl is now 5-1/4" from 7-1/2", approximately 70-75% nickel finish with normal wear and flaking, has been converted to a smooth bore, VG action. Letter. e

A $1,775

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(C1013-14-374) COLT COMMERCIAL GOVERNMENT MODEL 1911

.45 ACP. Very hard to find commercial 1911 in VG condition. Built in 1917, retains 80% blue on frame and 50% on slide. Wood grips in VG cond, shiny bore, no pits, slight roughness, two magazines-one is original two tone Lanyard hoop style, other clip blued later style. This is a great Colt and hard to find. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,250

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(C1015-14-393) COLT WOODSMAN .22 SEMI-AUTO

This 1934 production auto has approximately 95% blue, some thinning slightly. Orig checkered walnut grips are in exc cond, bright shiny bore. Also included is the optional bbl weight. Orig clip is in VG+ cond. Very clean classic. e

M $795

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(C1016-13-615) COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL

.25 Caliber. Very nice smooth clean metal, 75% blue-balance turning a blue plum patina, excellent traces of case colors on the trigger, very nice hardrubber grips. e

M $ 425

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(C343-11-652) CASED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER

5” barrel, excellent overall with 75-80% shiny barrel blue, traces blue on cylinder, all of cylinder scene visible, considerable vivid case colors on lever, frame and hammer, excellent traces of silver on triggerguard and backstrap, 90% original lacquer remains on excellent walnut grips. Cased in an old case stamped ‘Anderson & Son, etc.’; green velvet lined with the cleaning rod, mold, bay flask, oil bottle and cap tin intact. Great lookin’ outfit! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 7,500

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(C371-14-383) COLT’S MODEL OF 1855 ‘ROOT’ POCKET REVOLVER IN .31 CALIBER

Model 7 with a 3-1/2” barrel, 80%+ cylinder scene, 10-15% barrel and cylinder blue, 80% shiny frame blue, considerable case colors remain on hammer and trigger, excellent mechanically. Fine walnut with most all original varnish intact. Fine example. e

A $ 3,150

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(C331-14-389) COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER REVOLVER IN .41 CALIBER

Fine bore, 3-1/2” barrel, ejectorless example with a replacement base pin. 75%+ nickel remains overall with minor flaking on the cylinder and frame, excellent mechanically, hardrubber grips are a bit worn with a solid repair near the butt on the right side. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,175

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(C373-14-388) SCARCE COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER IN .41 CALIBER

High hammer example. Scarce with rampant Colt and ‘C’ markings on the frame indicating it was sold through Colt’s London Agency; British proof markings are indeed present. Also very unusual is a Lanyard ring which appears to be absolutely original! 97% original nickel finish remains, grips are excellent; considerable case colors present on hammer and trigger. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,175

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(C397-14-387) ANTIQUE COLT MODEL 1878 IN .44-40

Acid etched panel ‘Colt Frontier Six Shooter’ getting faint but is readable. 7-1/2” barrel, nice bore, 40% blue overall, the balance thinning to a plum blue gray patina coloration; some scattered light corrosion spots. Crisp action, VG+ hardrubber grips, lanyard ring and Factory Letter. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 2,750

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(C392-14-386) FACTORY INSCRIBED COLT THIRD MODEL DERRINGER IN .41 CALIBER

2-1/2” barrel, excellent bore and excellent overall with 90%+ shiny barrel blue remaining, 99% original nickel on frame, lots of fine blue on trigger, most all vivid case colors on hammer, most original varnish intact on grips; backstrap engraving reads ‘F.T. Baker Gun Manufacturer, London’. Baker made high quality shotguns. Very interesting Colt. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,775

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(C339-14-384) COLT MODEL 1855 ROOT REVOLVER, 2ND VARIATION IN .28 CALIBER

3-1/2” octagon barrel, 70% original blue, balance thinning and just starting to turn, most all of cylinder scene is visible, traces of case colors remain on hammer and loading lever, 80% original lacquer remaining on the grips. Very nice example. e

A $ 1,775

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(P19-13-601) COLT OPEN TOP PISTOL

VG condition overall. Clean, smooth barrel and cylinder with a nice patina frame and nice grips. e

$ 425

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(C156a-14-385) L.D. NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER

Full scroll coverage on frame sides, traces of silver remain in the engraving cuts, the balance has flaked and the brass turned a pleasing deep patina. Barrel and cylinder are a dark gray brown coloration, excellent aged ivory grips. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,275

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(C161-14-395) COLT OPEN TOP REVOLVER IN .22 CALIBER

2-3/8” barrel-traces of nickel remaining, 50% nickel on cylinder, 95% nickel on frame, VG grips, crisp action. e

A $ 695

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(C103-14-392) COLT LIGHTNING THUNDERER REVOLVER IN .41 CALIBER

3-1/2” etched panel barrel, excellent markings. 3rd year production. Excellent condition overall retaining 98% original nickel, most bright blue on hammer, 50% blue on trigger. Ejectorless. VG hardrubber grips. Hard to improve upon. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,750

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(C105-14-633) OUTSTANDING COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER IN .30 CALIBER

2-1/4” barrel. This is a blue and case hardened example. Very difficult to find with 80%+ vivid case colors! 90% cylinder blue, 70% thinning barrel blue, excellent grips. Fine pistol. e

A $ 1,500

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(C84-13-618) ENGRAVED 1908 COLT IN .25 ACP

Full coverage engraving appears to be factory but does not letter as such. Most all blue is present-just starting to turn. Virtually all case colors are present on trigger. Great aged pearl grips. Very attractive! ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,450

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(8-936) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTO POCKET PISTOL IN CALIBER .32 ACP

Scroll engraved with punch dot background by Helfricht in modest coverage. Excellent bright blue in protected areas with the balance of a thinning plum gray patina coloration; smooth metal, sharp engraving. Nice hardrubber grips. Only about 600 1903’s were engraved. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 2,750

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(N22-14-380) COLT NEW SERVICE REVOLVER IN .44-40 CALIBER

7-1/2” barrel, VG shootable bore with a few pits. Metal is smooth and clean retaining 70% blue overall-balance is a thinning plummish gray patina coloration. Crisp action, nice hardrubber grips, correct Lanyard ring. e

M $ 1,175

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(C135-14-391) COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER REVOLVER IN .41 CALIBER

4-1/2” barrel, VG bore, 30% shiny blue with the balance thinning to a plum blue gray coloration, case colors are visible on 50% of the frame. Clean smooth example with nice hardrubber grips, excellent mechanics. Provenance indicates that this gun was evidence in an attempted murder trial. Call for details. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

A $ 1,295

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(4110-13-613) COLT NEW SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .455 ELEY

5-1/2”. British Empire broad arrow and crossed flag markings. Fine overall condition, excellent bore, 80% blue, the balance turning a blue plum coloration. Clean, smooth metal, nice hardrubber grips. Used very little. e

M $ 1,050

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(M3-254-11-651) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 WITH LEATHER CASING .32 CALIBER SEMI-AUTO

85% lustrous blue remains, excellent pearl grips, excellent bore, scroll engraving is crisp and sharp. Only approximately 600 1903’s were engraved. The trunk style agents casing is in fine condition with some tattered spots to the red cloth lining. The Buenos Aires agents label on inside cover is excellent. Case includes an empty UMC 25 Cartridge box. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e

M $ 4,750

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