3112 FACTORY ENGRAVED TYPE 4 NEW MODEL POCKET BREECH

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2026 Nov 08 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 1,000.00 USD
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LOADING REVOLVER. Cal. 38 RF. S#. 6414. A "E" is found on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, & bbl below the SN locations indicating that the components were selected for factory engraving. Type 4 Colt Breech Loading revolvers were all conversions of percussion pocket model navy revolvers. This example was factory engraved prior to the conversion and is evident with the cut recess for the loading channel. It is done directly through the engraving with no border as you would find if the engraving was performed after the conversion. It was engraved with the late style vine engraving and fit with a 4.5" octagon bbl with no ejector and 1-line New York address. The "COLTS / PATENT" is stylized by the engraver on the frame with a large hammer screw and no loading gate. 5-shot round rebated cyl that was converted from the original percussion cyl. Straps are engraved en suite. Nicely figured 1-piece walnut grips. Matching SNs on the bbl, frame, cyl, wedge, straps, grips & arbor. CONDITION: Overall very good. The engraving and markings are sharp. The bbl & cyl have 20% of the fading blue remaining in the protected areas. The frame has light faded case colors that are visible in the protected areas. The grips have a repaired crack with a light refinishing. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (01-29313/ZAL) ANTIQUE $2000-3000