Lot 386
Colt Walker 1847 "Dug Up" (Period Copy). "Dug Up" relic American firearms are difficult to evaluate, as they fall under a separate collectible category. In general they sell for about one third of what a "good condition" would be priced for the same model. In this case, an authentic Colt WALKER would start at $100,000.00 in value. However it is known early copies of WALKERS were made and this is believed to be one of them. Nevertheless this piece has a provenance dating back to a miner finding the piece in a mine near Winnemucca, Nevada (letter attesting to that included) and since then evaluated by a noted firearm expert and felt certain based on the layered metal erosion, and color that the surface was not artificially altered, and further in a condition associated with "dry" desert discovery rather than a soil with a continual water penetration. Ultimately he is secure in his knowledge that is a genuine vintage Walker of the period knock-off and that indeed in dry ground for a considerable amount of time. (this documentation also included.) 16" in length and in dug up condition wood handle present brass visible. Interesting collector's piece. Sold As Is. Estimated Value $1,000-UP
From The Collection of Gary Burghoff.
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| Realized $2,160 |
