Lot 2031

SPECTACULAR! CASED PAIR ENGRAVED TIFFANY GRIPPED COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS WITH COLT FACTORY LETTERS

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SPECTACULAR! CASED PAIR ENGRAVED TIFFANY GRIPPED COLT 1860 ARMY REVOLVERS WITH COLT FACTORY LETTERS

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Current Bid: $3,650

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Description:

We are excited to present a truly remarkable cased set of mid-19th century percussion revolvers, offered for the first time. This extraordinarily rare, sequentially numbered cased pair of Colt Model 1860 Army revolvers is adorned with exquisite engraving and features the iconic Tiffany grips.

The Tiffany silver-plated grips display a rare Civil War battle scene on each side, a trophy of arms on the backstrap, and a prominent raised American eagle at the base of the butt. Near the top of the backstrap, there is a blank oval. The barrel, cylinder, frame, hammer, and trigger guard are all beautifully engraved—likely by the renowned engraver Louis D. Nimschke—with intricate foliate and floral arabesque patterns, as well as the classic wolf’s head motif on each side of the hammer nose. The cylinder is fully engraved on the raised areas, and the barrel features additional decorative flourishes.

This revolver was almost certainly intended as a prestigious presentation piece, most likely dating from the Civil War era. Each revolver has matching serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and trigger guard, with the last three digits of the serial number also appearing on both wedge pins. While the engraving is attributed to Louis Nimschke, we cannot definitively identify the engraver.

Serial Number: 101213 & 101214 Caliber / Gauge: .44 cal. | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Not Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD2026

  • Provenance: This set includes a Colt factory letter for each revolver, antique wood French fit case, Colt 1851 silver-plated slant-spout Navy powder flask, "Cuthbert London" cap tin, gold-plated nipple wrench, James Dixon & Sons Sheffield oil bottle, Colt model 1860 bullet mold.
  • Dimensions: 8" barrels
  • Circa: March 1863
  • Notes: Both revolvers were sold to the United States government and shipped to the New York Arsenal on March 9 and March 12, 1863.
  • Condition: This set is in great condition with minimal signs of wear commensurate with age and light handling. Approx. 80%-90%+ silver-plate finish retained with some light spots of tarnish, approx. 40%-50% gold on cylinder, approx. 80%-90% gold on hammers, and approx. 50%-60% gold on loading lever. The wood display case does have a crack across the whole lid but is structurally still sound. Display box does show chips and wood loss around outside corners. No key is included. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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LOCAL PICK UP - ARIZONA FIREARMS BUYERS
Arizona residents MUST pick-up in person at Bradford's Auction Gallery with a scheduled date of pick up. Details and information will be included on the winning bidders invoice. Any local Arizona Buyer of Post 1898 firearms MUST complete all necessary registration forms at Bradford's Auction Gallery. Local Buyers MUST have a Valid ARIZONA ID with Current Physical Address. If your Arizona ID does not reflect your current address you MUST provide us with a secondary form of ID that contains your correct address. Arizona Gun Dealers must have a signed copy of their Federal Firearms License in order to accept delivery of modern weapons. ANY DENIED BACKGROUND CHECK WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE.

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Shipping for Out-of-State Buyers must be done through our 3rd Party Shipper Westside Mail Center. All firearms Post 1898 must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License on ALL Modern Weapons. The full cost of shipping and packing will be at the winning bidders / buyers expense. It is your responsibility to provide Westside Mail Center with the FFL dealer of your choice and they are responsible for sending the 3rd party shipper a copy of their FFL information. FIREARMS UNABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR STATE WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPING COSTS IF APPLICABLE.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $99 $5
$100 $199 $10
$200 $999 $20
$1,000 $4,999 $50
$5,000 $9,999 $100
$10,000 + $200