You can own U.S. Grant's cased Colt!

**Louis of PA** · 03-10-2009 07:05 PM

Spectacular March 2009 Auction
Featuring the Extraordinary and World Renowned
Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection

of
Rare & Historic Colt Firearms.
In the annals of gun collecting, never in history has there been a collection offered at public auction to equal or rival that of the renowned Murphy Collection. When considered gun for gun, based on rarity, condition and value, this is the finest offering ever in history. When Doc’s passion for Colts first evolved, he wisely sought the advice, consultation & assistance of some of the foremost Colt experts in the world. As a result, the ensuing collection was subject to extreme vetting and scrutiny for condition, originality and genuineness. The subsequent pedigree of most of the pieces is also quite extraordinary. In recent years, it has become more and more difficult for Doc to continue to find Colts that upgrade his current holdings and as all collectors know, part of the passion of collecting is the opportunity to acquire and expand upon your collection. Dr. Murphy made a decision to re-focus his collecting interests. He is selling his entire collection of antique Colts and will now return to his original love and that is early U.S. martial single-shot pistols. The Dr. Murphy Collection has been divided into three (essentially) equal segments. The first will be offered in our March 2009 auction, the second session will be offered in our October 2009 firearms auction and the final session will be offered in the spring 2010 firearms auction. During Dr. Murphy’s Colt collecting phase, he quickly established himself as a man who was very sincere and serious about acquiring the best and proved that he was willing to pay what the market would bear. Today, in selling his Colt’s, it is his goal to make an equally strong statement that the guns are in fact here to be sold. For those of you who are familiar with some of the guns in this collection, you will immediately realize that our low estimates are well below the true value of most of the lots in this collection. The point being, that while this extraordinary lot is being offered at auction, it is not with “Pie in the sky” requirements. As the estimates bear out, literally any serious collector or passionate enthusiast of Colt firearms will find the guns (as well as their estimates) to be most enticing. Also included will be a fantastic offering of fine Winchesters, high-grade sporting rifles and shotguns, Class 3 weapons, 20th Century Military including the Tom Clinton Collection, Civil War historical items, Colonial weapons, swords and much more!

This historic collection will be offered in 3, approximately equal, sessions. Session 1 in March 2009; Session 2 October 2009; Session 3 March 2010.

The general condition of this collection is simply breathtaking.

Finest Pair of Colt Engraved 1861 Navy Revolvers
Known to Exist(Basically New in the Box).
"Presented to Gen. Robert Anderson, U.S.A.
with compliments of
Colt's Pt. F.A.Mfg. Co."
Anderson was the heroic defender of Fort Sumter at the commencement of Civil War. These guns, presented to Gen Anderson in 1863, reflect the finest Colt craftmanship and artistic abilities of the period. They further reflect Colt's understanding of the significance and importance of this man to the country in terms of patriotism and his heoric efforts during the outbreak of this tragic conflict. The refinement and detail of the decoration and the extraordinary original condition are simply breathtaking. Serial No. 12400 & 12401 Including Sword, Medals, Pictures & Gilmore Medal
(Est. $1,250,000-$2,250,000)
(Dr. Murphy Collection)

Cased, Engraved Colt Paterson Belt Model Revolver w/8 Silver Bands (Serial No. 566)
(Est. $275,000-$500,000)
(Dr. Murphy Collection)

Cased Colt No. 3 Belt Model Paterson (Serial No. 169) with Access.
(Est. $225,000-$375,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

The Famous Sears Roebuck Gold Inlaid & Engr.Cased Colt SAA Rev.
(Serial No. 172485)
(Est.$450,000-$800,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Extraordinary, Cased, Factory Engr. Colt SAA Revolver Displayed at Centennial Exhibition (Serial No. 8928E)
(Est. $350,000-$600,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased, Engraved Colt No. 5 Holster Model Texas Paterson
Revolverw/8 Silver Bands-mfg 1837 (Serial No. 351) w/Access.
(Est.$350,000-$650,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased Colt First Model Dragoon Perc. Rev.(Serial No. 3969) from Conn. Gov. to Franklin Pierce (later Pres. Of U.S.)
(Est. $250,000-$450,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Emgraved, Cased Colt 1851 Navy (Serial No. 5270)
Presented to Franklin Pierce (later Pres. Of U.S.)
from Col. Colt
(Est.$150,000-$275,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon, Factory Engraved (Serial No. 7623)
Cased with Accessories
(Est. $225,000-$400,000)
(Dr. Murphy Collection)

Colt Transition Walker Dragoon Perc. Revolver(Serial No. 1104)
(Est. $225,000-$400,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Gen. U.S. Grant's Deluxe Fctry Engr. Colt 1860 Army Perc. Rev.
(Serial No. 151718E)
inscr. "Union & Liberty"
(Est. $350,000-$650,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Charter Oak Model of Colt Sidehammer Revolver
(Serial No. 5887)
lent to the Wadsworth Antheneum Exhibition "Samuel Colt Presents", 1961
(Est. $135,000-$235,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased & Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver
(Ser. No 67506)
by Gustave Young with Extra Cylinder
(Est. $90,000-$160,000)
(Dr. Murphy Collection)

Presentation Engraved Colt Model 1865 Pocket Navy Revolver
(Serial No. 16619E)
"Presented to L.T. Pearson Esq./by Colt's Pat.F.A. Mfg. CO. 17th July 1868"
Successful Attorney in Samuel Colt v. Wesson & Leavitts patent infringement case
(Est.$75,000-$125,000)
(Dr. Murphy Collection)

Cased Prototype Fluted Cylinder Colt 1861 Perc. Navy Rev.
(Serial No. 29)
Displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibition of Colts in 1942
(Est. $50,000-$90,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased 1862 Colt Presentation Book , Fctry Engr. Police Rev.(Serial No. 2845) Pres. To Grosvenor Starr
(Est. $75,000-$135,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Wesson & Leavitts Patent Dragoon Revolver With Rare Loading Lever device Copied From Colt (subsequently the basis for the historic court case between Wesson & Leavitts and Colt)
(Est. $50,000-$90,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Colt 1861 Prototype Navy .38 RF Conv.-(Serial No. 1)
(Est. $60,000-$100,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Early Prod. Cased Colt 1873 SAA(Serial No. 9076)Mfg 1874
(Est. $75,000-$125,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Early Prod.L.D. Nimschke Engr. Colt 1873 SAA (Serial No. 22574) Mfg 1876
(Est. $50,000-$80,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

L.D.Nimschke Engr. Colt 1877 Thunderer Dbl Action Rev. (Serial No. 39537)w. Dbl Loop Holster
(Est. $40,000-$70,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Engraved Colt Navy 1851 Rec. (Serial No. 63823)
Pres. to Maj. Gen. Thomas Guyer
(Est. $75,000-$125,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased Colt 1860 Army "Prototype"(Serial No. 78) (Est. $65,000-$125,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased & Engr. Colt 1849 (Serial No. 91967) by Gustave Young w/ Access. (Est. $60,000-$100,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased Prototype Colt 1871/1860 Army Transition (Serial No. 3) (Est. $50,000-$85,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Colt Baby Dragoon (Serial No. 122)
(Est. $35,000-$60,000)
(Dr. Murphy Collection)

Cased Colt Richard Mason Conv. 1860 Army (Serial No. 193960) w/Cartridges (Est. $20,000-$40,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased, Inscr., Pres. Colt 1877 Rev. (Serial No. 22070)(Est. $25,000-$50,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Early 1851 Navy Case for 1851 Colt w/ Access. (Est. $10,000-$15,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

L.D. Nimschke Engraved Colt Lightning (Serial No 7364) C. 1877 (Est. $20,000-$40,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Colt First Model "Fluck Variation" Dragoon Perc. Rev. (Serial No. 2464) (Est. $30,000-$60,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Historic Pair of Pres. Colt 1877 Rev.(Serial No. 48967 & 48989) Inscr. "Joseph O. Goodwin (and Edwin O. Goodwin) from Alecx Thuer 1884"(Est. $30,000-$55,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Cased, Engr. Colt SAA (Serial No. S14733A) w/ Access. (Est.$12,500-$22,500)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Factory Engr. Colt 1862 Pocket Navy Cart. Conv. (Serial No. 20147E) (est. $7,500-$12,500)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Searles Silver Mounted Perc. Half Stock Rifle w/ Gold & Silver Band Inlays, Unserialized and Inscribed "R.Anderson, US Army"(Gen. Robert Anderson)(Est. $20,000-$40,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Second Generation Colt SAA (Serial No. 19537SA) Engraved by Howard Dove (Est. $6,000-$12,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Second Genreation Colt SAA (Serial No 2311SA) One of Two Made for Presentation to Nikita Krushcev. Engraved by Alvin White. (Est. $12,500-$22,500)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

1st Model Dragoon Powder Flask with WAT Inspection
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Custom Engraved Colt SAA (Serial No. MT172485) Quality Reproduction of the Famous Sears Roebuck SAA Made for Presentation to Mel Torme in the 1980's (Est. $15,000-$25,000)
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Colt 1848 Baby Dragoon Tools
(Dr. Murphy Coll.)

Colt .45 cal Cartridge Box

Yellow Label Army Revolver Box, .44 cal

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