Lot 9

C. 1860's Gambler's Colt & Stiletto Traveling Case

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This is an excellent and rare Gambler’s traveling case with original Colt pistol and Stiletto Gamblers Boot Dagger Knife, a nice circa 1860’s collection. The travelling case feature a wonderfully and professionally crafted rosewood and carved bone construction that features a .22 caliber close breach Colt PT.F.A. MFG Co. out of Hartford Ct. U.S.A seven shot gamblers pistol with a walnut handle and nickel finish. The pistol is marked with faded marking on top "Colt PT.F.A.MFG. Co. Hartford Ct U.S.A.' and a cross marking - .22 CAL on the side underneath the cylinder - serial no. 78966 on the butt of the handle, from the 1800’s. The traveler case also features a Sheffield double sided boot dagger that features a nickel hilt and a caved original 1800’s Walrus Tusk handle that features a vertical crack near the hilt, typical of Walrus Tusk; the blade is marked with a frog hallmark and is marked 'John Newton & Co.- Sheffield.' The gambler's traveler case comes complete with two original unopened Hardy Great Mogul paper playing cards marked: Great Mogul - I. Hardy Card Maker to his Majesty & the Prince of Wales. The gambler's travelling case is profusely decorated with card memorabilia made from inlaid enamel and shows decoration of tacked bone decoration with painted red bone hearts and a set of single amount set of Prospector Poker Bar PPB blue chip covered wagon from Great Falls, Montana & Fargo North Dakota. The travelers case features a unique sliding panel game that features cards underneath sliding panels and inside the compartment features a bag of glass blended blue and clear chips and is decorated with a floor of king's and queen's card design. The condition of this gambler's travelling case is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. Truly an exceptional piece, and is a one of a kind slide card gambling game. The measurements of this gamblers travelling case 2 1/2" x 11" x 18 1/4". Firearm qualifies as an Antiques and does not require an FFL.