Lot 60: Cased Colt Model Colt Civilian Walker Revolver (Gun Porn—the World's finest Walker)

Rock Island Auction Company ^ | March 13, 2018 | Rock Island Auction Company

[Swordmaker]

This is the finest Colt Walker known in existence. . . and it's going up for auction. The great collections of the 20th Century are being broken up as their owners are dying off and their heirs can't afford the inheritance taxes or don't want these collections of obsession of their fathers and grandfathers. This makes a once in a lifetime opportunity for gun collectors to have those guns they drooled over in the books of the finest guns of the gunsmith's art.

This is certainly one I drooled over, but could never afford.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

I’ll take two.

[Swordmaker]

Lot 7: New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle Rifle 44 Henry RF
Auction Estimate: $180,000 - $260,000

Description: Historic, Finest Reported Known, Documented U.S. Contract Martially Inspected New Haven Arms Company Henry Lever Action Rifle with History

This extraordinary Henry Lever Action Rife was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co. in November 1863 as part of an 800 rifle order by the Ordnance Department for Henry rifles to arm the 1st District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (DC Cavalry). The DC Cavalry was the only unit in the Federal Army armed entirely with Henry rifles. The 800 Henry rifles purchased for issue to the D.C. Cavalry were in the 3000-4000 serial number range and were stamped with the final inspection mark of Ordnance Sub-Inspector Charles G. Chapman (C.G.C.) on the right side of the barrel and right side of the stock. These rifles were also stamped with the "H" New Haven Arms Co. Sub-inspection mark on the right side of the barrel and receiver. Most of the DC Cavalry Henry rifles were not equipped with a sling swivel or loop for sling hook which were extra cost items in 1863. In March 1864, the DC Cavalry was issued 783 of the 800 rifles purchased by the Ordnance Department in November 1863.

During the winter of 1864-65, the Federal Army raised at least three Veteran Volunteer Infantry (VVI) Regiments. The VVI regiments were recruited from veteran soldiers and were armed with Henry, Spencer and Sharps rifles. The VVI regiments were an elite corps commanded by General Winfield Scott Hancock. As an incentive to enlist, the soldiers in the VVI regiments were allowed to keep their issue Henry, Spencer and Sharps rifles when they mustered out of service. In April-May 1865, the Ordnance Department purchased 627 Henry rifles from the New Haven Arms Co. for issue to the VVI regiments. Most of these rifles were in the 7000-9000 serial number range and lacked the distinctive "C.G.C." inspection marks found on the 800 Henry rifles purchased for the DC Cavalry.

Read more, with more photos at the site: Lot 7: New Haven Arms Co. Henry Rifle Rifle 44 Henry RF.

[Joe 6-pack]

It was generally regarded as the world’s most powerful handgun all the way to the advent of the .357 magnum in the 1930s. Beautiful piece...

[Inyo-Mono]

What a beautiful Walker. I have a Uberti replica Walker that I load with 50 grains of black powder (the chambers will hold 60) and fire occasionally. Until the advent of the .375 in the 1930s, the Walker was the most powerful handgun in the World.

[Yo-Yo]

Here's the Rock Island Auctions video on the Walker"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uSFtW0oivU

[Rio]

[DarthVader]

I have one too. You have a typo it is .357 not .375.

[Inyo-Mono]

I have one too. You have a typo it is .357 not .375.

Oh boy, it is .357. I must have had the .375 .36 cal Colt on my mind.

[Swordmaker]

Lot 114: Extraordinary, Finest Known Factory Cased Remington-Rider Double Action Percussion Revolver
Auction Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

Description: Extraordinary, Finest Known Factory Cased Remington-Rider Double Action New Model Belt Revolver

Remington-Rider Double-Action New Model Belt Revolver with factory case and accessories manufactured c. 1865. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the early legend: "MANUFACTURED BY REMINGTONS ILION, N.Y/RIDERS. PT. AUG. 17, 1858, MAY 9, 1859". The serial number "3049" is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The six-shot cylinder is stamped with the assembly number "11" on the rear face.

The revolver has the high polish Remington blue on the barrel, frame, loading lever and cylinder. The hammer is color casehardened, the trigger and cylinder pin are niter blue, and the brass trigger guard is silver-plated. The two-piece walnut grips have a varnished finish.

The revolver has a factory mahogany American-style case with five compartments and red velvet lining. The case contains: (1) rare 250 count tin of Eley Bros percussion caps with orange label that reads: "Made expressly for Remington's Belt and Pocket Pistols", (2) American Flask and Cap Co., medium size powder flask with fixed charger embossed on both sides with a hunting dog and game birds, (3).36 caliber iron double cavity bullet mold with unmarked spruce cutter and "J" stamped on the right block, and (4) iron slotted cleaning rod with turned maple handle.

This revolver is pictured and described on page 72 of "THE GUNS OF REMINGTON" by Howard Madus. Remington manufactured nearly 5000 Rider DA New Model Revolvers between 1863 and 1873. Factory cased examples are very rare.

Read more and see more photographs on the Auction site: Lot 114: Extraordinary, Finest Known Factory Cased Remington-Rider Double Action Percussion Revolver

[Swordmaker]

They called it a Dragoon in Rooster Cogburn. . . which was technically correct as the soldiers it was first issued to were called Dragoons. Rangers secondly.

[Kartographer]

Should it come with wheels on it? ;-)

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Ok, how about a FR “time share”? 40 of us, $25,000 each, and you get it nine days every year?

[Drawsing]

Speaking of interesting old guns. I was looking at some of William Harnett's Trompe l'oeil paintings today and came across this one painted in the late 1800s.

[Inyo-Mono]

Should it come with wheels on it? ;-)

Maybe, they are a heavy piece to carry in a belt holster. Here's mine:

[SJSAMPLE]

Love it.
I have a Uberti replica that I built from a kit.

[dis.kevin]

Very nice.

[IronJack]

The charging lever on the Walkers (and Dragoon models) had a habit of slipping out of the lock position when they were fired, leaving them hanging and marring the looks of a classic Colt pistol.

However, I would be willing to overlook that tiny flaw if someone wanted to gift this one to me ...

[Reno89519]

Hey, they accept American Express! Wonder if mine or most anyone’s would cover even the minimum bid?

[Swordmaker]

Lot 782: Colt 1851 black powder Revolver 36 percussion
Auction Estimate: $7,500 - $12,000

Description: Documented and Cased J.J. Adams Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Colt Second Generation Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

This very attractive revolver includes a letter from Adams & Adams signed by John J. Adams Sr. that authenticates that he performed the engraving on this 1851 Navy with "Coverage full & 22 Kt. Gold inlay borders & animals & scroll/gold plated trigger guard & back straps/Finish Blue/Grips custom made Burl grips" on January 12, 2013. It has nearly full coverage engraving aside from sections of the loading arm, 2 1/2 inches of the barrel, and the front grip strap. There is gold filled scroll work at the muzzle and breech of the barrel, gold filled borders, and eight gold inlaid animals.

The cylinder has the Navy battle scene and is marked "Engraved by W.L. Ormsby New York" just below the gold bordered "COLT'S PATENT No 9067" marking with "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843" above the battle scene. Adams' signature is located just above the serial number on the bottom of the barrel lug. The trigger guard, butt, and back strap are gold plated and have intricate scroll work throughout and a dog's head at the top of the strap. The top of the barrel has the New York address, and the left side of the frame is marked "COLTS/PATENT".

It comes set in a wooden case with red velvet lining that also contains the key and a brass bullet mold for ball or mini-ball bullets marked "5273" with a casehardened plate.

To read and see more photos, go to the Auction site: Lot 782: Colt 1851 black powder Revolver 36 percussion.