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CASED ENGRAVED COLT "CLOVERLEAF" HOUSE MODEL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 6,000.00 USD
CASED ENGRAVED COLT  CLOVERLEAF  HOUSE MODEL
REVOLVER. Cal. 41. S# 1950. Standard configuration, 7" overall, 3" round barrel marked "COLT'S HOUSE PISTOL / HARTFORD CT USA", unique 4-shot "cloverleaf" shaped cylinder, fully engraved frame and barrel most likely from Nimschke shop with characteristic dotted cross hatching, though some Helfricht shop attributed guns have same treatment. Regardless, this is a scarce & finely engraved Colt made in 1873, mounted with fine smooth mother-of-pearl grips. CONDITION: very good overall, traces of blue, overall plum patina, casing is good retaining 16 original rimfire cartridges. PROVENANCE: Mike Slarve Lifetime collection. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of a Tennessee Gentleman. (01-25649/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-6,000.