Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1865 Pocket Navy New Model Revolver...

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Exceptional Cased Colt Model 1865 Pocket Navy New Model Revolver
Serial number 13927. .36 caliber, 5-shot rebated cylinder with stagecoach holdup roll scene. 4 1/2-inch octagon barrel with brass blade front sight. Top of barrel stamped with single line
Address Col. Saml. Colt New-York
U.S. America." Blued, with case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, with silver-plated brass gripstraps. The grips of varnished walnut. Varnished mahogany case, lined in purple velvet. Embossed American eagle and shield powder flask, blued steel double cavity bullet mold, tin of Eley Bros. percussion caps with green paper label, blued L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, miscellaneous round and conical lead projectiles, and key. Wood keyplate inlaid on front of case.
Literature:
R.L. Wilson. American Arms Collectors Percussion Colts and Their Rivals The Al Cali Collection, page 79.
Provenance:
Chris Anderson
Al Cali

Condition Report*: Excellent. Bright blue with minor patina and light storage marks. Vibrant case hardened colors. 100% varnish on grips. Case and accessories fine to excellent.

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