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A FINE CASED AND INSCRIBED PAIR OF METROPOLITAN POLICE MODEL REVOLVERS, c. 1864-66. Serial numbers 1863 and 6788, .36 caliber round barrels, the barrel of 1863 marked 'METROPOLITAN ARMS Co. NEW-YORK,' the barrel of 6788 unmarked; fluted five-shot cylinders, case-colored frames, silvered brass trigger guards and grip frames, the grip frame of 6788 engraved 'Wm. J. Creasey. Newburyport, Oct. 1861' and 'Roanoke Feb 8/62/Mch 14, Newbur[--],' walnut grips, all visible serial numbers match including the wedges; both housed in a mahogany case opening to a compartmented and blue velvet lined interior with a Colt Patent steel ball/bullet mold, embossed copper powder flask, two tins of Eley caps, a pewter oiler, a nipple wrench and a package of five Colt Combustible Envelope cartridges. Barrel lg. 4 1/2, overall lg. 9 1/2 in. Condition: Very good overall condition, 1863 retains approx. 90% overall bluing, case colors on the frame and hammer are thin, silvering on the trigger guard and grip frame are approx. 10%, grip is very good with minor dings and dents, action functions properly; 6788 retains approx. 70% overall bluing, case colors on the frame and hammer are very good, but have abrasions, silvering on the trigger guard and grip frame are approx. 40%, grip has minor wear, action functions properly; case is very good and accessories are very good. Footnotes: Note William J. Creasey (1822-1903) of Newburyport, Massachusetts, enlisted as a lieutenant in the 23rd Massachusetts Infantry on September 11, 1861. He resigned due to illness at New Berne, North Carolina, on July 24, 1862. Lot includes a file of copies of records detailing Creasey's service. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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A FINE CASED AND INSCRIBED PAIR OF METROPOLITAN POLICE MODEL REVOLVERS, c. 1864-66. Serial numbers 1863 and 6788, .36 caliber round barrels, the barrel of 1863 marked 'METROPOLITAN ARMS Co. NEW-YORK,' the barrel of 6788 unmarked; fluted five-shot cylinders, case-colored frames, silvered brass trigger guards and grip frames, the grip frame of 6788 engraved 'Wm. J. Creasey. Newburyport, Oct. 1861' and 'Roanoke Feb 8/62/Mch 14, Newbur[--],' walnut grips, all visible serial numbers match including the wedges; both housed in a mahogany case opening to a compartmented and blue velvet lined interior with a Colt Patent steel ball/bullet mold, embossed copper powder flask, two tins of Eley caps, a pewter oiler, a nipple wrench and a package of five Colt Combustible Envelope cartridges. Barrel lg. 4 1/2, overall lg. 9 1/2 in. Condition: Very good overall condition, 1863 retains approx. 90% overall bluing, case colors on the frame and hammer are thin, silvering on the trigger guard and grip frame are approx. 10%, grip is very good with minor dings and dents, action functions properly; 6788 retains approx. 70% overall bluing, case colors on the frame and hammer are very good, but have abrasions, silvering on the trigger guard and grip frame are approx. 40%, grip has minor wear, action functions properly; case is very good and accessories are very good. Footnotes: Note William J. Creasey (1822-1903) of Newburyport, Massachusetts, enlisted as a lieutenant in the 23rd Massachusetts Infantry on September 11, 1861. He resigned due to illness at New Berne, North Carolina, on July 24, 1862. Lot includes a file of copies of records detailing Creasey's service. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
The Buyer's Premium for this auction is 17.5%.
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.
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Stichworte: Colt, Revolver, Powder Flask, Shooting Accessories, Round, Cap, Flask