*INCREDIBLE KURT JAEGER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT NEW SERVICE FITZ SPECIAL DA REVOLVER.

SN 340748. Cal 45 COLT. Blue & gold finish with Fitz special 2″ bbl, cutaway trigger guard and bobbed hammer spur with serrated top edge of the hammer. Mounted with incredible gold Colt medallion 2-pc ivory grips that have full coverage, relief carved grape leaf & vine patterns with a fine stippled background. Revolver is incredibly engraved by master engraver Kurt Jaeger with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have extremely fine pearled background. The entire perimeter of the revolver, cylinder & sideplate are outlined in flush gold wire inlay. The sideplate is inlaid with a spectacular gold Bald Eagle executed in exquisite detail. The right side flat has an equally detailed Indian warrior’s head with braids, necklace & feathered war bonnet. Bottom of the frame, just in front of the trigger is engraved in diamond patterns with matching diamond patterns on rear of trigger guard and on the cylinder latch. The Fitzgerald configuration of this revolver was the trademark of John H. Fitzgerald, a Colt field representative from about 1930-1944. He was an expert trick-shot and speed artist, usually with a new service revolver in caliber 45 Colt. He specialized in police training and promoted the use of this style of revolver as a carry piece. According to a previous sale record this revolver will not letter from Colt as a Fitz Special, however given the precise details of the alteration it seems very likely that this was an original Fitz Special custom engraved by Mr. Jaeger. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 99% plus crisp custom blue. Details in the gold inlays are crisp & sharp. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51732-3 JRL (8,000-12,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1489

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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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	1489	$0.00	INCREDIBLE KURT JAEGER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT NEW SERVICE FITZ SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 340748. Cal 45 COLT. Blue & gold finish with Fitz special 2″ bbl, cutaway trigger guard and bobbed hammer spur with serrated top edge of the hammer. Mounted with incredible gold Colt medallion 2-pc ivory grips that have full coverage, relief carved grape leaf & vine patterns with a fine stippled background. Revolver is incredibly engraved by master engraver Kurt Jaeger with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have extremely fine pearled background. The entire perimeter of the revolver, cylinder & sideplate are outlined in flush gold wire inlay. The sideplate is inlaid with a spectacular gold Bald Eagle executed in exquisite detail. The right side flat has an equally detailed Indian warrior’s head with braids, necklace & feathered war bonnet. Bottom of the frame, just in front of the trigger is engraved in diamond patterns with matching diamond patterns on rear of trigger guard and on the cylinder latch. The Fitzgerald configuration of this revolver was the trademark of John H. Fitzgerald, a Colt field representative from about 1930-1944. He was an expert trick-shot and speed artist, usually with a new service revolver in caliber 45 Colt. He specialized in police training and promoted the use of this style of revolver as a carry piece. According to a previous sale record this revolver will not letter from Colt as a Fitz Special, however given the precise details of the alteration it seems very likely that this was an original Fitz Special custom engraved by Mr. Jaeger. Special Note:* This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 99% plus crisp custom blue. Details in the gold inlays are crisp & sharp. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51732-3 JRL (8,000-12,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1489 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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*INCREDIBLE KURT JAEGER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT NEW SERVICE FITZ SPECIAL DA REVOLVER.