Hard to fine vintage auction catalog.
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This is a book for the Sotheby's auction catalog sale held in New York on May 22, 2014 for The Al Cali Collection of Fine American Percussion Revolvers and Civil War Carbines, covering 127 lots in 101 pages. All lots illustrated in color. Excellent condition. Here's what Sotheby's had to say about its sale: "Our 22 May sale brought $892,000. Leading the auction was a case etched and partially gold-washed Springfield Arms Co., Navy Model Revolver which brought $62,500. Also performing strongly was a cased Massachusetts Arms Co. Belt Model Revolver, competitive interest drove the price to $25,000 - over double the high estimate. Sotheby’s together with Greg Martin and Associates is delighted to announce the sale of this fine collection of firearms comprised of superb Civil War-era carbines and an impressive array of American Percussion revolvers. The revolvers in particular are a testament of mid-19th century American craftsmanship and encompass an array of innovations and mechanical design. "
A great reference book for identification and values.