VERY RARE SHERIFF’S MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 159325. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 3″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “41” under the base pin, which is the actual bore diameter of the 38-40 caliber bullet. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Frame is referred to as “sharp type”. Mounted with after market, period of use 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on the right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 38-40 with 3″ bbl, blue finish, rubber stocks and shipped to Colt’s San Francisco agency on April 17, 1895 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by an orig period of use single loop holster made for a 3″ revolver and marked on the loop “S.C. GALLUP SAD. CO. / PUEBLO”. Holster is nicely tooled with a sewn toe and rear edge. Additionally accompanied by a pair of orig Rampant Colt hard rubber grips marked on the inside with the partial serial number “8942”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were approximately 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Actions out of the more than 357,000 revolvers produced between 1873-1940. Mr. Cochran states that he examined 167 Sheriff’s Model revolvers and that extrapolating the various calibers, bbl lengths and frame styles against the estimated 1,000 produced, he estimates 58 revolvers were with 3″ bbls and that 65 were in cal. 38-40. He additionally shows that there were about 350 revolvers with sharp frames. It is quite evident from the wear and lack of finish that this revolver was carried extensively, probably by a lawman out west. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, plus. Overall retains traces of blue at the bbl root, otherwise metal is a smooth, medium patina showing light muzzle end wear with holster wear on the bbl; grips have a couple small chips, otherwise are sound with great fire & light iridescent colors. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Holster has a break in the rear edge, otherwise is sound, showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 75% orig brown finish; rubber grips are fine. 4-50692 JR336 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 1200

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1200	$19,550.00	VERY RARE SHERIFF’S MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 159325. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 3″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “41” under the base pin, which is the actual bore diameter of the 38-40 caliber bullet. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Frame is referred to as “sharp type”. Mounted with after market, period of use 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head on the right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 38-40 with 3″ bbl, blue finish, rubber stocks and shipped to Colt’s San Francisco agency on April 17, 1895 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by an orig period of use single loop holster made for a 3″ revolver and marked on the loop “S.C. GALLUP SAD. CO. / PUEBLO”. Holster is nicely tooled with a sewn toe and rear edge. Additionally accompanied by a pair of orig Rampant Colt hard rubber grips marked on the inside with the partial serial number “8942”. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were approximately 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Actions out of the more than 357,000 revolvers produced between 1873-1940. Mr. Cochran states that he examined 167 Sheriff’s Model revolvers and that extrapolating the various calibers, bbl lengths and frame styles against the estimated 1,000 produced, he estimates 58 revolvers were with 3″ bbls and that 65 were in cal. 38-40. He additionally shows that there were about 350 revolvers with sharp frames. It is quite evident from the wear and lack of finish that this revolver was carried extensively, probably by a lawman out west. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is fine, plus. Overall retains traces of blue at the bbl root, otherwise metal is a smooth, medium patina showing light muzzle end wear with holster wear on the bbl; grips have a couple small chips, otherwise are sound with great fire & light iridescent colors. Mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Holster has a break in the rear edge, otherwise is sound, showing moderate to heavy wear and retains about 75% orig brown finish; rubber grips are fine. 4-50692 JR336 (17,500-27,500) – Lot 1200 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VERY RARE SHERIFF’S MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.