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Original to the 19th century French style casing for a 6-1/2" barrel 1862 Police, showing silk lab

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Original to the 19th century French style  casing for a 6-1/2  barrel 1862 Police,  showing silk lab
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Original to the 19th century French style casing for a 6-1/2" barrel 1862 Police, showing silk label in lid, addressing Schuler Hartley & Co., 19 Maiden La New…., (end of label is torn and missing). The interior ofthe case shows fading, is very dirty but good. There are 2 compartments missing their covers; the exterior of the case is plain oak with 2 cracks, but otherwise good. This case, although unusual, is antique and issimilar to the casing of the McPherson Police Models. This case was found in the collection of noted old time dealer and collector, Vinnie Caponi, who was saving it for just the right pair of Colts. Needscleaning and small restorations. Est.: $1,500-$3,000