*CUNO HELFRICHT FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE REVOLVER WITH WYOMING HISTORY.

SN 66672. 32 Cal. 4″ bbl with 3-line address, fixed front sight, left side roll engraved “COLT NEW POLICE 32” and right side marked “POLICE POSITIVE” in 2-lines. Frame is marked on left side with rampant Colt surrounded by COLT’S NEW POLICE in circle. Left top of trigger bow has Colt proof of “VP” in triangle and rear bow has Colt inspector “3”. Engraving on this gun includes a special ordered monogram “BC”. Cuno Helfricht was Colt’s master engraver at time of manufacture and no doubt was engraved in his shop. There is a wonderful letter accompanying this lot written in 1962 that details the history of the gun (this letter should be read and is pictured online). “Pistol was ordered in 1906 by Charles Carlson of Newcastle, WY. He special ordered this gun for his wife, “Bess” for her protection when alone at the “AU7″ sheep ranch on the south fork of the Cheyenne River. Accompanying Colt factory letter states 32 PC, 4” bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks, “BC” factory engraved on sideplate, sold to Wyeth Hdwe. & Co., St. Joseph, MO., shipped to J.L. Baird Mercantile. Company address not available on October, 23 1908 in a 1-gun shipment. J.L. Baird is a listed Merchant in Newcastle, WY in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This gun is pictured on p. 338 Colt Engraving R.L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Bess Carlson 1908. W.A. Donaldson 1927. Joe Myers, Colfax, WA 1962. Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1965. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is extremely fine overall retaining 98% of its orig nickel, small reductions at inside edge of frame with scattered scratches and small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Hammer has muted case colors on its sides and exhibits about 50% bright fire blue on top side. Trigger also retains about 60% bright fire blue with loss as expected where finger meets trigger. Numbers match throughout including last 4-digits of number on bottom of bbl and rear of cyl with full SN on frame and folding breech. Mother of pearl grips are well fit and fine overall with about a 1″ x 1/8″ chip repair on back of left grip at butt. Mechanically gun functions well with bright, crisp, mirror-like bore. 4-53942 JS68 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3168

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	3168	$6,900.00	CUNO HELFRICHT FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE REVOLVER WITH WYOMING HISTORY. SN 66672. 32 Cal. 4″ bbl with 3-line address, fixed front sight, left side roll engraved “COLT NEW POLICE 32” and right side marked “POLICE POSITIVE” in 2-lines. Frame is marked on left side with rampant Colt surrounded by COLT’S NEW POLICE in circle. Left top of trigger bow has Colt proof of “VP” in triangle and rear bow has Colt inspector “3”. Engraving on this gun includes a special ordered monogram “BC”. Cuno Helfricht was Colt’s master engraver at time of manufacture and no doubt was engraved in his shop. There is a wonderful letter accompanying this lot written in 1962 that details the history of the gun (this letter should be read and is pictured online). “Pistol was ordered in 1906 by Charles Carlson of Newcastle, WY. He special ordered this gun for his wife, “Bess” for her protection when alone at the “AU7″ sheep ranch on the south fork of the Cheyenne River. Accompanying Colt factory letter states 32 PC, 4” bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks, “BC” factory engraved on sideplate, sold to Wyeth Hdwe. & Co., St. Joseph, MO., shipped to J.L. Baird Mercantile. Company address not available on October, 23 1908 in a 1-gun shipment. J.L. Baird is a listed Merchant in Newcastle, WY in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This gun is pictured on p. 338 Colt Engraving* R.L. Wilson. PROVENANCE: Bess Carlson 1908. W.A. Donaldson 1927. Joe Myers, Colfax, WA 1962. Eve Morgan, Clarkston, WA. Lewis Yearout 1965. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun is extremely fine overall retaining 98% of its orig nickel, small reductions at inside edge of frame with scattered scratches and small blemishes as can be seen in photos. Hammer has muted case colors on its sides and exhibits about 50% bright fire blue on top side. Trigger also retains about 60% bright fire blue with loss as expected where finger meets trigger. Numbers match throughout including last 4-digits of number on bottom of bbl and rear of cyl with full SN on frame and folding breech. Mother of pearl grips are well fit and fine overall with about a 1″ x 1/8″ chip repair on back of left grip at butt. Mechanically gun functions well with bright, crisp, mirror-like bore. 4-53942 JS68 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3168 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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*CUNO HELFRICHT FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE REVOLVER WITH WYOMING HISTORY.