143. Colt Python Revolver, .357 caliber, 4" barrel, 1975 manufacture. Very light usage overall. Just a hint of blue loss at the muzzle and at the leading edge of the cylinder. Great shooter- this is the first time that I have tried out the famous Python! The 'Pachmayr Presentation Grips' are a perfect match for this fine revolver. I am now a huge fan of the Python! This item come complete with a 'Safariland' holster which is marked 'Colt 29'. Modern- FFL required.

135. Colt's Model 1860 Martially Marked Army Revolver. Early 10,XXX S.N. range. Desirable early 4-screw frame cut for a shoulder stock. 8 inch barrel with a very nice bore. All numbers match but wedge is not readable. Cylinder scene shows even wear but is 50-60% visible. Engagement and Patent lines are readily readable. 25-30% original barrel blue intact- balance is a thinning plum blue gray patina. Cylinder is a thinning plum gray patina with traces of darkening blue in the protected rebated area. Considerable darkening case colors are visible on the frame. Correct 'H' and 'T' inspector markings are easily visible. Very nice grips with very good cartouche on the left side. Matching grip number! Trigger guard is untouched and has turned to a dark mustard patina. Crisp tight action with all original screws. Metal is generally smooth and clean. Far better than average overall condition. This is a second-year example made in mid-1861 ( hard to find in this condition).

97. Super Extremely Rare Colt Berdan Rifle in 45-70 Caliber! This is one of only twenty manufactured in circa 1869- survival rate is unknown (30,000 were made for the Russian Contract in .42 Berdan caliber). Some features of this rifle that differ from the Russian contract examples include the following: Colt barrel address is in English, "H. BERDAN'S" is stamped atop the breechblock, correct rear sight graduated to 1100 yards, lack of finger rest on the lower tang and longer breechblock. Col. Hiram Berdan's rifle became the first cartridge rifle produced by Colt and was instrumental to the survival of the company following the Civil War. Overall near excellent condition, smooth clean metal has turned to a dark blue-plum patina, excellent bright shiny bore, correct ramrod is present. Near excellent walnut with virtually all original varnish intact. Correct 32.5" barrel bears 'N0. 22' near the breech and a '22' is also on the underside of the breechblock. This is the first Colt Berdan Rifle I have owned in cal. 45-70 and I doubt that I'll ever encounter another! Antique.

94. Colt U.S. Artillery Single Action Army Revolver. .45 cal. of course, 5 1/2" barrel, nice bore, barrel is basically a thin plum gray patina with traces of dark blue in protected areas, type three ejector housing with 50% blue- correct doughnut head rod head. Cylinder is a plum gray patina with flutes retaining plum-blue patina finish. Traces of color on long-knurled hammer, frame is a dark plum blue patina. Correct base pin. One piece walnut grips are solid- lightly sanded and refinished- no markings visible- great fit however. Early script barrel address very good- sn 1797, T.G.18892, H. Nettleton marked frame, Casey T.G., Lewis backstrap with no SN. early cylinder with small approaches- markings not readable. This is a real decent artillery in nice condition.

7. Cased Factory Engraved Colt 1860 Army Revolver, 8" barrel, S.N. 178,XXX with an 'E' . Engraved in a scarce pattern utilizing the American scroll style with four fancy vacant shield type motifs on the barrel. Wolf's head hammer. Some fancy border motifs and intertwining geometric motifs as well. Most engraving is crisp, nice cylinder scene, original aged one-piece ivory grips have turned a pleasing yellow patina. Replacement wedge. Very good case appears to be walnut. Accoutrements include a Capewell- Woodbury. Ct. flask in very nice condition, correct Colt '44 H' marked two cavity mold, cap tin, case key and several round balls. Very interesting outfit. Antique.

Colt Single Action Revolver, .44-40, barrel shortened to 4 3/4" length, decent bore, Etched panel not visible, metal is a dark gray patina, traces of nickel appear on the frame, trigger guard and loading gate. Crisp mechanics, non-original two-piece hard rubber grips have been decorated with brass inlays, S.N. 78,XXX, decent looking six-shooter.

Colt Single Action Revolver, .44-40 Frontier Six Shooter, 7 1/2" barrel; VG bore; 51,XXX S.N., etched panel is faint, basically smooth clean metal, 25% nickel remains on the barrel and housing, traces of nickel on the frame, 70% nickel on the hammer-balance of metal is a plum gray patina, doughnut head ejector, VG one-piece walnut grips, two replaced screws, otherwise an all-original six-shooter.