COLT FAMILY PRESENTATION ENGRAVED COLT CLOVER LEAF HOUSE PISTOL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

COLT FAMILY PRESENTATION ENGRAVED COLT CLOVER LEAF HOUSE PISTOL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 41. SN 352. Beautiful little cased pistol with 2-7/8” rnd bbl, standard markings, pinched blade front sight with articulated ejector rod under the bbl. It has the usual 4-shot cloverleaf cylinder with nickel-plated brass frame that is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the sideplate and on the right side of the frame. The back strap also has a flourish of arabesque patterns and has the period engraved presentation, “Rev. John Hargate from Caldwell H. Colt”. It has 2-pc nicely figured birdhead walnut grips and is accompanied by a fine period rosewood presentation box, 9-1/4” x 5-5/8” x 2”. The case has green velvet lining with a 16-hole cartridge block and a corner compartment with ivory button in the lid. The corners are nicely mitered and it has brass hinges with a mortised brass lock with brass diamond escutcheon. There is a blank rectangular initial plate in the lid.

Reverend Hargate was a master at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH from 1860-1906, where Caldwell Hart Colt, the only surviving son of Samuel Colt, received part of his early education, 1871-1874. Rev. Hargate may have been Caldwell Colt’s dorm master during part or all of this time. Mr. Raymond Spencer, Rector at St. Paul’s School, which was still in operation in 1979, furnished the above information and also stated that the school masters “were practically parents to the students in their charge”. Apparently at the time Mr. Colt attended St. Paul’s, there were few students and masters. “The school in these days must have been like a large family”. Accompanied by a three-ring binder of photographs and numerous items of original correspondence, primarily from Jim & Karla Kaekel. As well as a copy of the February 1979 issue of The Gun Report which on page 54, has an article by Mrs. Kaekel describing her finding and researching its history. Also included is an original eight-page booklet, apparently a memorial to Rev. Hargate, printed by St. Paul’s School Alumni Association. Also included is a multi-page booklet, “The Catalog of Walter O’Connor” which lists this revolver as item #30. Additional inclusions are 8 x 10 photographs of two large Victorain buildings, one appears to be the mausoleum of Caldwell Hart Colt and the other appears to be the Hartford home of theColt family. Also included are copies of several pages of the “Roll of Alumni of St. Paul’s School” which lists Caldwell Hart Colt as a student from 1871-1874. There are also two copies of group photographs of St. Paul’s School in 1872 as well as photographs of a young man making inquiries regarding documentation on this revolver. Caldwell Colt was only 13 years old when he stated at St. Paul’s, which, conincidentially was the same year this revolver was produced. Therefore, we can presume that Mr. Colt had a very strong attachment to Rev. Hargate early on in their relationship. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 88-90% original nickel-plating with some flaking on the right and at the muzzle. Cylinder retains about 85% original nickel with two of the chambers having spots of pitting on the outside. Frame retains traces of nickel-plating in the sheltered areas with a series of light scrapes on the left side. Grips retain 75-80% original varnish with usual light nicks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore and a spot or two of scattered pitting. Ejector pin is missing its retainer collar. Box is sound with slightly faded and lightly soiled interior and retains most of an old refinish on the outside. 4-53204 JR729 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1154	$6,325.00	COLT FAMILY PRESENTATION ENGRAVED COLT CLOVER LEAF HOUSE PISTOL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 41. SN 352. Beautiful little cased pistol with 2-7/8” rnd bbl, standard markings, pinched blade front sight with articulated ejector rod under the bbl. It has the usual 4-shot cloverleaf cylinder with nickel-plated brass frame that is lightly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the sideplate and on the right side of the frame. The back strap also has a flourish of arabesque patterns and has the period engraved presentation, “Rev. John Hargate from Caldwell H. Colt”. It has 2-pc nicely figured birdhead walnut grips and is accompanied by a fine period rosewood presentation box, 9-1/4” x 5-5/8” x 2”. The case has green velvet lining with a 16-hole cartridge block and a corner compartment with ivory button in the lid. The corners are nicely mitered and it has brass hinges with a mortised brass lock with brass diamond escutcheon. There is a blank rectangular initial plate in the lid. Reverend Hargate was a master at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH from 1860-1906, where Caldwell Hart Colt, the only surviving son of Samuel Colt, received part of his early education, 1871-1874. Rev. Hargate may have been Caldwell Colt’s dorm master during part or all of this time. Mr. Raymond Spencer, Rector at St. Paul’s School, which was still in operation in 1979, furnished the above information and also stated that the school masters “were practically parents to the students in their charge”. Apparently at the time Mr. Colt attended St. Paul’s, there were few students and masters. “The school in these days must have been like a large family”. Accompanied by a three-ring binder of photographs and numerous items of original correspondence, primarily from Jim & Karla Kaekel. As well as a copy of the February 1979 issue of The Gun Report which on page 54, has an article by Mrs. Kaekel describing her finding and researching its history. Also included is an original eight-page booklet, apparently a memorial to Rev. Hargate, printed by St. Paul’s School Alumni Association. Also included is a multi-page booklet, “The Catalog of Walter O’Connor” which lists this revolver as item #30. Additional inclusions are 8 x 10 photographs of two large Victorain buildings, one appears to be the mausoleum of Caldwell Hart Colt and the other appears to be the Hartford home of theColt family. Also included are copies of several pages of the “Roll of Alumni of St. Paul’s School” which lists Caldwell Hart Colt as a student from 1871-1874. There are also two copies of group photographs of St. Paul’s School in 1872 as well as photographs of a young man making inquiries regarding documentation on this revolver. Caldwell Colt was only 13 years old when he stated at St. Paul’s, which, conincidentially was the same year this revolver was produced. Therefore, we can presume that Mr. Colt had a very strong attachment to Rev. Hargate early on in their relationship. CONDITION: Fine plus. Bbl retains 88-90% original nickel-plating with some flaking on the right and at the muzzle. Cylinder retains about 85% original nickel with two of the chambers having spots of pitting on the outside. Frame retains traces of nickel-plating in the sheltered areas with a series of light scrapes on the left side. Grips retain 75-80% original varnish with usual light nicks and scratches. Mechanics are crisp with bright shiny bore and a spot or two of scattered pitting. Ejector pin is missing its retainer collar. Box is sound with slightly faded and lightly soiled interior and retains most of an old refinish on the outside. 4-53204 JR729 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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