*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT CAMP PERRY “MODEL W” SERIAL NUMBER 1 REVOLVER PRESENTED TO CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR TRUMBULL.

SN 1. Cal 22. Blue finish with 10″ tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Mounted with 2-pc silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Sideplate is engraved by renowned master engraver Rudolph Kornbrath. The engraving consists of a flowing ribbon upon which is inscribed “GOVERNOR JOHN H. TRUMBULL DECEMBER 1926”. Engraving has decorative borders with a fine shaded background. Sideplate also has the Rampant Colt trademark. The SN was observed on the inside of the bbl crane and left side of buttstrap under the grip. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter addressed to renowned dealer/collector the late Herb Glass which identifies this pistol in 22 caliber, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, blue finish and presented to Governor John H. Trumbull by Mr. Samuel M. Stone, President Colt’s Patent Firearms Co., 150 Huyshope Avenue, Hartford, CT on December 6, 1926 in a one gun shipment. Under remarks section the following is noted “Records do not indicate any inscription on this revolver, however, we feel this fact could have been omitted by the recorder.” John H. Trumbull (March 1873-May 1961) formed the Trumbull Electric Co. in 1891 and was that company’s President 1911-1944, when it apparently became part of the General Electric Corporation. Mr. Trumbull served in the Connecticut National Guard rising to the rank of Colonel. He was elected Governor of Connecticut and served January 1925-January 1931. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention on numerous occasions and was apparently an active conservative Republican. Additionally accompanied by two targets fired with this pistol, one of 25 shots at 15 yards which is annotated “Target made with first model W produced with new tools 25 shots at 15 yards offhand.” The other is simply annotated “10 shots” in a very small grouping. Additionally accompanied by a large packet of the orig blueprints and drawings used in the manufacture of this model of pistol. Also accompanying is a 3-page handwritten parts list for the Camp Perry Single Shot Target Pistol Model W dated Oct 31, 1944 under the initials “JA”. Additionally there is a typewritten sheet listing the 82 parts of this pistol with their drawing numbers. Also accompanying are 5 American Riflemen magazines dated June, August and December 1927, September 1928 and June 1929 all of which have full page ads for the Colt Camp Perry Model. In addition there is a page 12 from the U.S.R.A. BULLETIN magazine which is a full page ad for the Camp Perry. Additionally there are several copies of newspaper articles regarding Governor Trumbull’s activities. According to Flayderman’s Guide To Antique American Firearms there were 2525 of these pistols produced 1926-1941 with less than 100 experimental models made in 1920 “All with serials under 100”. According to referenced publication this pistol was “among the smallest production of all Colt Cartridge Handguns”. This exact gun is pictured in “The Book of Colt Engraving” 3rd edition, by R. L. Wilson and had previously been on loan and displayed at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Museum. This rare pistol encompasses virtually all of the rare features desired in a collectible firearm, rarity, condition, engraving by a renowned engraver with presentation to a noted figure. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig Colt blue with some minor thinning and a few spots on the bbl. Frame has sharp edge wear with a spot of pitting on right side of bbl boss. Hammer & cylinder latch retain bright fire blue with sides of hammer polished bright. Trigger retains virtually all of its orig fire blue. Grips are sound showing only minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Has been fired but very little. 51665-1 JRL (40,000-65,000) C&R – Lot 1486

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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	1486	$0.00	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT CAMP PERRY “MODEL W” SERIAL NUMBER 1 REVOLVER PRESENTED TO CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR TRUMBULL. SN 1. Cal 22. Blue finish with 10″ tapered rnd bbl, adjustable front & rear sights and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Mounted with 2-pc silver medallion checkered walnut grips. Sideplate is engraved by renowned master engraver Rudolph Kornbrath. The engraving consists of a flowing ribbon upon which is inscribed “GOVERNOR JOHN H. TRUMBULL DECEMBER 1926”. Engraving has decorative borders with a fine shaded background. Sideplate also has the Rampant Colt trademark. The SN was observed on the inside of the bbl crane and left side of buttstrap under the grip. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter addressed to renowned dealer/collector the late Herb Glass which identifies this pistol in 22 caliber, bbl length & type of stocks not listed, blue finish and presented to Governor John H. Trumbull by Mr. Samuel M. Stone, President Colt’s Patent Firearms Co., 150 Huyshope Avenue, Hartford, CT on December 6, 1926 in a one gun shipment. Under remarks section the following is noted “Records do not indicate any inscription on this revolver, however, we feel this fact could have been omitted by the recorder.” John H. Trumbull (March 1873-May 1961) formed the Trumbull Electric Co. in 1891 and was that company’s President 1911-1944, when it apparently became part of the General Electric Corporation. Mr. Trumbull served in the Connecticut National Guard rising to the rank of Colonel. He was elected Governor of Connecticut and served January 1925-January 1931. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention on numerous occasions and was apparently an active conservative Republican. Additionally accompanied by two targets fired with this pistol, one of 25 shots at 15 yards which is annotated “Target made with first model W produced with new tools 25 shots at 15 yards offhand.” The other is simply annotated “10 shots” in a very small grouping. Additionally accompanied by a large packet of the orig blueprints and drawings used in the manufacture of this model of pistol. Also accompanying is a 3-page handwritten parts list for the Camp Perry Single Shot Target Pistol Model W dated Oct 31, 1944 under the initials “JA”. Additionally there is a typewritten sheet listing the 82 parts of this pistol with their drawing numbers. Also accompanying are 5 American Riflemen* magazines dated June, August and December 1927, September 1928 and June 1929 all of which have full page ads for the Colt Camp Perry Model. In addition there is a page 12 from the U.S.R.A. BULLETIN magazine which is a full page ad for the Camp Perry. Additionally there are several copies of newspaper articles regarding Governor Trumbull’s activities. According to Flayderman’s Guide To Antique American Firearms there were 2525 of these pistols produced 1926-1941 with less than 100 experimental models made in 1920 “All with serials under 100”. According to referenced publication this pistol was “among the smallest production of all Colt Cartridge Handguns”. This exact gun is pictured in “The Book of Colt Engraving” 3rd edition, by R. L. Wilson and had previously been on loan and displayed at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Museum. This rare pistol encompasses virtually all of the rare features desired in a collectible firearm, rarity, condition, engraving by a renowned engraver with presentation to a noted figure. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig Colt blue with some minor thinning and a few spots on the bbl. Frame has sharp edge wear with a spot of pitting on right side of bbl boss. Hammer & cylinder latch retain bright fire blue with sides of hammer polished bright. Trigger retains virtually all of its orig fire blue. Grips are sound showing only minor diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Has been fired but very little. 51665-1 JRL (40,000-65,000) C&R – Lot 1486 \| Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE COLT CAMP PERRY “MODEL W” SERIAL NUMBER 1 REVOLVER PRESENTED TO CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR TRUMBULL.