DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The June 2021 Auctions: Day 3

Wed, Jun 16, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 2028

CLEMENT ARMS CO. M1851 SINGLE ACTION PERCUSSION CAP REVOLVER, .38 CAL., C. 4TH QUARTER 19TH C., L 7 1/4" BARREL, "TO BUFFALO BILL...", SN 111318

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Having bone grips engraved with "W.F.C." (William Frederick Cody). The inside of the bone grips are inscribed "To Buffalo Bill W.F. Cody" on one and "From J. Nikitits" with a second line of illegible text. Octagonal barrel marked "Cap. System Manufactured By C. Clement. Belgian proof marks on the barrel, frame and cylinder. Butt is marked "J. Nikitits Erben". Having scrolling floral designs on the frame and barrel. Matching serial numbers of 111318. Includes a soft carrying case.