74305

COLT "POCKET NAVY" CARTRIDGE REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,300.00 USD
COLT  POCKET NAVY  CARTRIDGE REVOLVER
<B>COLT "POCKET NAVY" CARTRIDGE REVOLVER</B></I> - Circa 1873-1875. Serial #13401. 5½" round barrel in .36 calibre center-fire ctg. This round-barrel variant was made as a cartridge revolver and not a conversion from percussion. Revolver is configured as originally produced. Wood grips. Matching serial numbers throughout. Backstrap inscribed post period of use: "B.C. Vandenburg, Deputy Sheriff, Ford County, Kansas" Accompanied by a nice old belt with two-loop holster that fits the revolver quite nicely. Belt has old style roller buckle. <BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> All factory stampings are evident. Barrel stamp a bit light. Cylinder scene partially visible. Grips retain a little bit of original lacquer. All metal surfaces a non-cleaned relatively uniform gray patina. Belt & holster leather nice and supple.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)