Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Ultra Rare percussion revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Second Generation 150th Engraving Sampler 1862 Pocket Police!
According to the included factory letter this example was shipped to Stacy Williams Co. at 10 South 14th Street in Birmingham, AL on July 14, 1988. There were a total of 3 guns in this shipment.
Remarks: The above mentioned firearm was furnished with the following special features: Type "B" scroll engraving in "Henshaw" on the bottom of the backstrap and on trigger guard bow, "Nimschke" on the cylinder, "Helfricht" on the frame and barrel lug, and "Contemporary" on the barrel. The Colt logo is linecut engraved on top of the backstrap, and the inscription "Colt Engraving Sampler" is linecut engraved down backstrap in script style. The above work was processed on Colt Custom Shop Order Number 3319.
ONLY 7 OF THESE REVOLVERS WERE MANUFACTURED with beautifully executed floral scroll engraving in several different styles!!!
Our example is Number 1 of 7!
According to the included factory letter this example was shipped to Stacy Williams Co. at 10 South 14th Street in Birmingham, AL on July 14, 1988. There were a total of 3 guns in this shipment.
Remarks: The above mentioned firearm was furnished with the following special features: Type "B" scroll engraving in "Henshaw" on the bottom of the backstrap and on trigger guard bow, "Nimschke" on the cylinder, "Helfricht" on the frame and barrel lug, and "Contemporary" on the barrel. The Colt logo is linecut engraved on top of the backstrap, and the inscription "Colt Engraving Sampler" is linecut engraved down backstrap in script style. The above work was processed on Colt Custom Shop Order Number 3319.
ONLY 7 OF THESE REVOLVERS WERE MANUFACTURED with beautifully executed floral scroll engraving in several different styles!!!
Our example is Number 1 of 7!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Engraving Sampler 1862 Pocket Police
Serial: 49014
Date of Shipment: July 14, 1988
Caliber: .36 Cal.
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: One Piece Smooth Ivory Scrimshawed on the Left Side in Script with the Following: R. Henshaw 1831, L. Nimschke 1850-1900, C. Helfricht 1871-1921, and Contemporary
Action: Cap and Ball Percussion
Markings: Described in Detail in the Analysis.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt black-powder 2nd Generation reprise of the 1860 Army remained in production until 1982 and was offered in a variety of models. The original 1860 style with rebated cylinder was manufactured from November 1978 to November 1982; also with an electroless nickel finish in 1982; with a fluted cylinder from July 1980 through October 1981; and in stainless steel from January 1982 to April 1982.
The Colt 1862 Pocket Navy and 1862 Pocket Police were the next additions to the black-powder line, introduced in December 1979 and January 1980, respectively.The last percussion models introduced by Colt's prior to the 1873 Peacemaker, original pocket pistols were scaled down versions of the 1851 Navy and 1860 Army.
The 1862 Pocket Police model was distinguished by its semi-fluted and rebated cylinder, round 1860 Army-style barrel and creeping lever for loading. The Pocket Navy featured a rebated round cylinder, roll engraved with stagecoach holdup scene, and octagonal barrel with hinged-type loading lever.
The 2nd Generation Pocket Navy was produced through November 1981, and the Pocket Police through September 1981. With few exceptions, Navy models are found with serial numbers only in the even thousands (48,000) while the Police models are typically found with serial numbers only in the odd thousands (49,000). Both Pocket models were also produced in a limited edition of 500, each in a fitted presentation box with bullet mold, powder flask, percussion cap tin and combination tool. The beautifully styled presentation boxes were affixed with a brass medallion mounted in the lid featuring a cast bust of Samuel Colt and the legend "COLT AUTHENTIC BLACKPOWDER."
The series was produced in 1979 and 1980 within the production serial number run. In addition, a very limited edition of Pocket Navy and Pocket Police revolvers was produced in bright nickel finish with ivory stocks in 1984.
Enter The Colt Custom Shop; While Imperato was turning out black-powder Colts by the thousands, a handful were being diverted to the Colt Custom Shop for use in a limited series of factory engraved editions; guns that would become the most rare and valuable members of the 2nd Generation. "We would ship the guns to the custom shop in the white [an unfinished gray] and they would be completed by factory engravers or, on occasion, sent to American Master Engravers Inc., (including A.A. White, John Adams, Sr., Andrew Bourbon and Denise Therion), or one of the other leading artisans of the day like Howard Dove," says Wilson. Much of the enthusiasm for finely engraved 2nd Generation Colts was created in 1980-81 by then-Colt Industries chairman, George A. Strichman, who commissioned the most elaborately embellished and costly 2nd Generation models of all. He challenged Al De John's Colt factory engravers and the staff at American Master Engravers to do their best work. The result was a remarkable collection of guns which were the inspiration for Colt Custom Shop limited editions. Most of the Strichman collection is now part of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles, California. Many of them can also be seen in 'Colt Blackpowder Reproductions & Replicas, A Collector's & Shooter's Guide', available from Blue Book Publications, and in Wilson's 'Colt, An American Legend'.Within the Colt custom shop series of engraved 2nd Generation Colt percussion pistols there are a number of variations, some produced in sets of from 20 to 50, but most limited to 10, and a few to single examples. Among the most desirable are the Colt 150th Anniversary Engraving Samplers produced in both high polish blue and bright nickel finishes, and in a variety of popular models 1860 Army; Third Model Dragoon; 1862 Pocket Navy and Pocket Police. The Samplers featured four different B engraving styles on each revolver, three depicting the work of different engravers from the 19th century and one with contemporary technique. All are mounted with ivory stocks featuring the engraver's names and dates of their work scrimshawed in script on the left grip R. Henshaw 1831, L. Nimshke 1850 -1900, C. Helfricht 1871-1921, and the word "Contemporary." The Colt Custom Shop continued to produce limited editions through the early 1990s from remaining 2nd Generation inventory.
Only 7 of these revolvers were manufactured with beautifully executed floral scroll engraving in several different styles. Type "B" scroll engraving in "Henshaw" on the bottom of the backstrap and on trigger guard bow, "Nimschke" on the cylinder, "Helfricht" on the frame and barrel lug, and "Contemporary" on the barrel. The Colt logo is linecut engraved on top of the backstrap, and the inscription "Colt Engraving Sampler" is linecut engraved down backstrap in script style. It is fitted with smooth one piece ivory grips with "R. Henshaw 1831, L. Nimschke 1850-1900, C. Helfricht 1871-1921, and Contemporary" scrimshawed on the left side. The factory letter confirms configuration, that it was processed on Custom Shop order #3319 and that it was shipped to Stacy Williams Co. on July 14, 1988.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this colt is in PHENOMENAL "New Old Stock" condition showing no indications of consumer use or handling whatsoever! Not to mention it comes with the original labeled box, factory letter, and all contents pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Engraving Sampler 1862 Pocket Police
Serial: 49014
Date of Shipment: July 14, 1988
Caliber: .36 Cal.
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 5 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: One Piece Smooth Ivory Scrimshawed on the Left Side in Script with the Following: R. Henshaw 1831, L. Nimschke 1850-1900, C. Helfricht 1871-1921, and Contemporary
Action: Cap and Ball Percussion
Markings: Described in Detail in the Analysis.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt black-powder 2nd Generation reprise of the 1860 Army remained in production until 1982 and was offered in a variety of models. The original 1860 style with rebated cylinder was manufactured from November 1978 to November 1982; also with an electroless nickel finish in 1982; with a fluted cylinder from July 1980 through October 1981; and in stainless steel from January 1982 to April 1982.
The Colt 1862 Pocket Navy and 1862 Pocket Police were the next additions to the black-powder line, introduced in December 1979 and January 1980, respectively.The last percussion models introduced by Colt's prior to the 1873 Peacemaker, original pocket pistols were scaled down versions of the 1851 Navy and 1860 Army.
The 1862 Pocket Police model was distinguished by its semi-fluted and rebated cylinder, round 1860 Army-style barrel and creeping lever for loading. The Pocket Navy featured a rebated round cylinder, roll engraved with stagecoach holdup scene, and octagonal barrel with hinged-type loading lever.
The 2nd Generation Pocket Navy was produced through November 1981, and the Pocket Police through September 1981. With few exceptions, Navy models are found with serial numbers only in the even thousands (48,000) while the Police models are typically found with serial numbers only in the odd thousands (49,000). Both Pocket models were also produced in a limited edition of 500, each in a fitted presentation box with bullet mold, powder flask, percussion cap tin and combination tool. The beautifully styled presentation boxes were affixed with a brass medallion mounted in the lid featuring a cast bust of Samuel Colt and the legend "COLT AUTHENTIC BLACKPOWDER."
The series was produced in 1979 and 1980 within the production serial number run. In addition, a very limited edition of Pocket Navy and Pocket Police revolvers was produced in bright nickel finish with ivory stocks in 1984.
Enter The Colt Custom Shop; While Imperato was turning out black-powder Colts by the thousands, a handful were being diverted to the Colt Custom Shop for use in a limited series of factory engraved editions; guns that would become the most rare and valuable members of the 2nd Generation. "We would ship the guns to the custom shop in the white [an unfinished gray] and they would be completed by factory engravers or, on occasion, sent to American Master Engravers Inc., (including A.A. White, John Adams, Sr., Andrew Bourbon and Denise Therion), or one of the other leading artisans of the day like Howard Dove," says Wilson. Much of the enthusiasm for finely engraved 2nd Generation Colts was created in 1980-81 by then-Colt Industries chairman, George A. Strichman, who commissioned the most elaborately embellished and costly 2nd Generation models of all. He challenged Al De John's Colt factory engravers and the staff at American Master Engravers to do their best work. The result was a remarkable collection of guns which were the inspiration for Colt Custom Shop limited editions. Most of the Strichman collection is now part of the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles, California. Many of them can also be seen in 'Colt Blackpowder Reproductions & Replicas, A Collector's & Shooter's Guide', available from Blue Book Publications, and in Wilson's 'Colt, An American Legend'.Within the Colt custom shop series of engraved 2nd Generation Colt percussion pistols there are a number of variations, some produced in sets of from 20 to 50, but most limited to 10, and a few to single examples. Among the most desirable are the Colt 150th Anniversary Engraving Samplers produced in both high polish blue and bright nickel finishes, and in a variety of popular models 1860 Army; Third Model Dragoon; 1862 Pocket Navy and Pocket Police. The Samplers featured four different B engraving styles on each revolver, three depicting the work of different engravers from the 19th century and one with contemporary technique. All are mounted with ivory stocks featuring the engraver's names and dates of their work scrimshawed in script on the left grip R. Henshaw 1831, L. Nimshke 1850 -1900, C. Helfricht 1871-1921, and the word "Contemporary." The Colt Custom Shop continued to produce limited editions through the early 1990s from remaining 2nd Generation inventory.
Only 7 of these revolvers were manufactured with beautifully executed floral scroll engraving in several different styles. Type "B" scroll engraving in "Henshaw" on the bottom of the backstrap and on trigger guard bow, "Nimschke" on the cylinder, "Helfricht" on the frame and barrel lug, and "Contemporary" on the barrel. The Colt logo is linecut engraved on top of the backstrap, and the inscription "Colt Engraving Sampler" is linecut engraved down backstrap in script style. It is fitted with smooth one piece ivory grips with "R. Henshaw 1831, L. Nimschke 1850-1900, C. Helfricht 1871-1921, and Contemporary" scrimshawed on the left side. The factory letter confirms configuration, that it was processed on Custom Shop order #3319 and that it was shipped to Stacy Williams Co. on July 14, 1988.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this colt is in PHENOMENAL "New Old Stock" condition showing no indications of consumer use or handling whatsoever! Not to mention it comes with the original labeled box, factory letter, and all contents pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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