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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Sep 16, 2022
circa 1856, .31 caliber, 6 in. octagonal barrel with "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY" stamped on top, brass bead front sight, matching serial number 129862 on three spots under frame, cylinder, barrel wedge, and backstrap, "Wagon Scene" and "COLT'S PATENT" on cylinder, "COLT'S PATENT" on left side of frame, overall 11 in., comes in fitted case with two bullet molds, an eagle powder flask, all with Colt marks, a cap tin, some shot, and a cartridge envelope box, underneath the box lid is a paper label with directions for loading and cleaning Colt pistols
Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman
gun with oxidation and pitting to metal surfaces, dents and dings to barrel edges, some discoloration to brass surfaces, light rust to interior of barrel and cylinder, handling wear to grips with dents dings and scratches, large abrasion to left side of grip, appears to be functioning mechanically, bullet molds with oxidation and pitting, powder flask in good condition, case with chips, dings and handling wear, no key
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