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Lot 1579
High Standard American Bicentennial in Box
Sale 1352 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Nov 27, 2023
Lots Close
Dec 8, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$270
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
High Standard American Bicentennial in Box
.36" Caliber. 7.5" barrel length. SN: A0265. Blued metal finish with nickel plated frame, gripstraps, loading lever, arbor pin, and one piece varnished wood grips. Single action six shot percussion revolver with round barrel following a pattern similar to Colt's Model of 1851 revolver. The left barrel is engraved with a {Liberty Bell} with gold lines, while the top of the barrel is marked AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL/1776 1976. Right barrel shows the manufacturer marking HIGH STANDARD/HAMDEN, CT. U.S.A. The revolver comes in a matching walnut presentation case with mauve velvet lining and a commemorative belt buckle. The buckle features a high relief {American Eagle with Shield, Arrows, and Flags} surrounded by the text SPIRIT OF AMERICA 1776 BICENTENNIAL 1976. The interior lid is marked in gold lettering AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL/{13 Star Flag}/..."the right of the peole to keep and bear arms/shall not be infringed." bracketed by the dates 1776 and 1976. The exterior is leatherette lined, and features a color image of Willard's famous "Spirit of '76" painting. A key is included in a paper envelope.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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