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This is a true 1/2 scale Colt SAA, not 47% like an Uberti. This may look like another fancy engraved & gold wire inlaid 47% scale Uberti Colt single action army revolver, but it is not I assure you! It is bigger in every dimesion than the Uberti Colt single action army revolvers. See photo 2 for a size comparison. 6 9/16" long overall with a 3 13/16" barrel. This compares to a 6 1/8" overall length on a Uberti with a 3 9/16" barrel. Unlike an Uberti, there are no investment castings in this piece. Each piece has been machined from a solid block of steel. Master craftsman workmanship both on the making of the miniature and on the engraving. This may be an unmarked Tom Weston, or maybe a Ray Hutchens. There are no markings other than a cryptic marking on the underside of the ejector rod housing that looks link a T with a J bottom with the addition of a F horizontal, see photo 14. This piece is expertly engraved in B or C coverage with numerous gold wire inlaid bands. It will chamber a .22 short rimfire cartridge, but has a center fire firing pin. No serial number. The one line Colt barrel address and the frame patent dates look to be roll stamped under magnification, not engraved. There are no caliber markings on the triggerguard or barrel. Engraved nickel silver front sight. Early pinched, black powder frame, with the bullseye ejector rod button. Beautiful high polish blue finish, except for the hammer, trigger, ejector rod, and cylinder pin which are gold plated. Two inlaid gold bands at the barrel muzzle, two more just behind the front sight, two more on the barrel just ahead of the frame, two at the rear of the cylinder, and a single gold line outlining the lower and rear frame on each side. Just a great outstanding piece and I can't believe someone would make a piece such as this and not sign it! If you know the maker, I'd sure appreciate any information you can give. More info soon hopefully, as I've sent the photos to several noted collecters and I'm waiting to hear their responses. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9, Photo 10, Photo 11, Photo 12, Photo 13, Photo 14, Photo 15, Photo 16, Photo 17 Price: $3,850.00
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A beautiful Prestige Edition 47% scale Colt 1860 army revolver by Uberti in Italy. Hand engraved and gold inlaid with a charcoal blue and case colored finish with smooth ivory grips. Profuse gold inlays including a horse head on the right side of the barrel lug, an eagle with arrows and shield on the left side of the barrel lug, gold scrolls on the barrel, gold lines on the barrel, frame, hammer, and backstrap, and a gold inlaid barrel address. Correct Ormsby roll marked cylinder scene. Fully functional. There is a small hairline crack and a small ivory flaw on the left side of the ivory grip, otherwise this piece is mint new. This is the pinnicle of Uberti's craftsmanship. Seldom seen or offer for sale. Additional photos available upon request. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8 Price: $2,250.00
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This is reportedly the very first miniature firearm ever made by master miniature maker Larry H. Smith of Florida. It is a Wesson swivel barrel derringer in 2mm pinfire. 2 3/8" long overall with a 1 1/4" barrel group. One side of the barrel group marked L.H.S. The serial #, 1, marked on the bottom of the bird heads grip frame. Bright fire blue finish with walnut two piece grips. This is the only one I have ever seen with a blued steel frame and with a removable sideplate on the left side of the action. Cased in the original Larry Smith walnut casing, English fit, with dark red velour lining. The casing includes the original cleaning/ejector rod, and and a brass lift top tin containing eight 2mm pinfire blanks. The top of the tin stamped L.H. Smith, Fla. U.S.A, in two lines. The bottom of the casing stamped -L,H.-, Smith, 1, in three lines. Featured on page 114 of the March 28, 2007 Little John's auction catalog and in the Spring 2003 issure of The Miniature Arms Journal. Formerly in the Jerry Tralins collection. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7 Price: $1,150.00
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This is a nice 1/2 scale Colt #5 or Texas Paterson cased with accessories by Miniart in Russia. Fully functional. Blue finish on all steel parts, except the hammer, backstrap, and the piece under the cylinder which are case colored. Walnut grips. 6 3/16" long overall with 3 3/4" long barrel. Beautiful walnut casing French fit with purple velour lining and miniature Colt key lock with key. Accessories are all functional and include an extra cylinder, walnut handled mold, walnut handled cleaning rod, brass & copper powder flask, combination tool, and capper with embossed lid. Price: $1,795.00
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This is a one-of-a-kind 47% scale miniature Colt first model dragoon done in the Tiffany style. The grip is solid silver and engraved on both sides and the back. The frame, barrel lug, recoil shields, and hammer are nicely engraved. They cylinder with the usual roll stamped dragoon cylinder scene of cavalry and indians on horseback fighting along with a panel marked "MODEL USMR" and another marked "COLT'S PATENT". The frame, barrel, and trigger guard are silver plated. Teh cylinder, hammer, trigger, and loading lever are gold plated. The screws, loading lever latch, and wedge are fire blued. Serial number 19 stamped into the frame, barrel lug, triggerguard, and cylinder. The top barrel lug flat marked "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" and reads properly when held in the left hand as is proper. .21 caliber rifled barrel. 6 1/2" loing overall, 3 7/16" barrel. This is a beautiful piece and is in mint condition showing only some minor tarnish to the silver. Additional photos available upon request. Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6, Photo 7, Photo 8, Photo 9 Price: $2,195.00
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Here is an unusual Uberti Colt Single Action revolver prototype made for the 125th anniversary of the National Rifle Association. Blue and case colored finish with nice varnished walnut grips. The rifled 7 1/2 inch barrel lazer etched with an oval panel on the left side "NRA 125th Anniversary". The barrel is open and unplugged. The pine crate type case lazer marked with the NRA 125th anniversary logo on the lift off lid. Also included are 6 dummy rounds with the headstamp "NRA .45 COLT". This is one of two that were made as prototypes and presented to the NRA for approval, and were to be presented as a thank you gift to those making large contributions to the NRA. The NRA decided not to buy any, making this an extremely rare and collectable variation. The other example is in the NRA Museum. Additional photos available upon request.
Price: $695.00
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