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SN 341117. Cal 38 S&W. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with rampant Colt silver medallion, 2-pc walnut grips. The trigger guard has had the front 1/3 cut away to give quick access to the trigger and the hammer spur has been bobbed. J. Henry Fitzgerald was a Colt employee 1918-1944 and apparently was a very flamboyant character. He was a firearms expert, instructor, lecturer and author, primarily involving the rapid employment of firearms in the line of duty, to police officers and undercover operatives. He designed the cutaway, short-barreled revolvers for concealed carry as found here. Mr. Fitzgerald was a nationally known figure and highly respected as an expert witness, having testified at hundreds of trials in which the accused had employed firearms in the commission of a crime. He was an instructor to the employees of a variety of protective services and police departments around the country. Accompanied by a scarce Heiser spring shoulder holster from which the shoulder straps have been cut. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp Colt blue showing only sharp edge wear. Has been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. Holster, as noted is fine. 4-53693 JR292 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3170

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3170	$4,130.00	RARE COLT FITZ BANKERS SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 341117. Cal 38 S&W. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with rampant Colt silver medallion, 2-pc walnut grips. The trigger guard has had the front 1/3 cut away to give quick access to the trigger and the hammer spur has been bobbed. J. Henry Fitzgerald was a Colt employee 1918-1944 and apparently was a very flamboyant character. He was a firearms expert, instructor, lecturer and author, primarily involving the rapid employment of firearms in the line of duty, to police officers and undercover operatives. He designed the cutaway, short-barreled revolvers for concealed carry as found here. Mr. Fitzgerald was a nationally known figure and highly respected as an expert witness, having testified at hundreds of trials in which the accused had employed firearms in the commission of a crime. He was an instructor to the employees of a variety of protective services and police departments around the country. Accompanied by a scarce Heiser spring shoulder holster from which the shoulder straps have been cut. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp Colt blue showing only sharp edge wear. Has been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. Holster, as noted is fine. 4-53693 JR292 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3170 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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