*SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 187737. Very unusual & rare single action having been shipped in 1899 and returned to the factory for engraving at a later date during the tenure of Wilbur Glahn, who was the Colt Factory engraver 1919-1950. Engraving patterns on this revolver are nearly identical to those found on SAA serial number “350804” pictured on p. 301 of The Book of Colt Engraving, 1st edition, Wilson. Another nearly identical revolver is serial number “251875”, also in 41 caliber, appearing on p. 560 of The Colt Engraving Book, Volume Two, Wilson. This beautiful revolver has nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc deep relief carved, ox head pearl grips with carving on left side. The steer head has red jeweled eyes. The engraving consists of Glahn’s trademark scrolls with flower blossoms in the center and his V-shaped patterns on recoil shield, loading gate & top of backstrap. Also his extension of engraving patterns over the shoulders of the triggerguard are further indicative of Glahn engraving, as he is the only factory engraver known to have used this feature. There is a small ampersand on right rear web of triggerguard indicating factory re-work. The re-work number “736N” is stamped on left side of the front & backstraps, under grip, around face of cyl, bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing & inside ejector rod housing. Frame gauges full dimension indicating that it was probably still near new when it was returned for engraving. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with 4-3/4” bbl, nickel finish & hard rubber grips, shipped to Wyeth Hardware Co., St. Joseph, MO, July 27, 1899 in a shipment of five same type guns. Also accompanied by an R.L. Wilson letter completely authenticating this revolver and stating that he is only aware of one other such revolver having been returned to the factory for upgrade embellishment. He states that such revolvers are “the most rare of all Colt engraved arms”. Also accompanied by an extremely rare Hartley & Graham, maroon leather covered, presentation casing. Case has hinged lid & measures 14-3/4” x 6” x 2” with gold embossed decorated border on lid and gold lines around top & bottom edges with light gold embossing around the keyhole escutcheon. Interior is lined in red velvet. A very similar box appears in one of R.L. Wilson’s books on Colt firearms. An identical casing was sold as Lot #4219 in the October 6, 2005 James D. Julia Firearms Auction. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory nickel finish, probably unfired since return from the factory. Engraving is crisp & sharp with only slightly dulled nickel from having been repeatedly handled. Grips are sound with two tiny chips on left toe and another on right toe and have beautiful color with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30625 JR296 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	1155A	$25,875.00	SPECTACULAR FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 187737. Very unusual & rare single action having been shipped in 1899 and returned to the factory for engraving at a later date during the tenure of Wilbur Glahn, who was the Colt Factory engraver 1919-1950. Engraving patterns on this revolver are nearly identical to those found on SAA serial number “350804” pictured on p. 301 of The Book of Colt Engraving, 1st edition, Wilson. Another nearly identical revolver is serial number “251875”, also in 41 caliber, appearing on p. 560 of The Colt Engraving Book, Volume Two, Wilson. This beautiful revolver has nickel finish with 5-1/2” bbl, 1-line address with 2-line patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle on left side of frame. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc deep relief carved, ox head pearl grips with carving on left side. The steer head has red jeweled eyes. The engraving consists of Glahn’s trademark scrolls with flower blossoms in the center and his V-shaped patterns on recoil shield, loading gate & top of backstrap. Also his extension of engraving patterns over the shoulders of the triggerguard are further indicative of Glahn engraving, as he is the only factory engraver known to have used this feature. There is a small ampersand on right rear web of triggerguard indicating factory re-work. The re-work number “736N” is stamped on left side of the front & backstraps, under grip, around face of cyl, bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing & inside ejector rod housing. Frame gauges full dimension indicating that it was probably still near new when it was returned for engraving. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with 4-3/4” bbl, nickel finish & hard rubber grips, shipped to Wyeth Hardware Co., St. Joseph, MO, July 27, 1899 in a shipment of five same type guns. Also accompanied by an R.L. Wilson letter completely authenticating this revolver and stating that he is only aware of one other such revolver having been returned to the factory for upgrade embellishment. He states that such revolvers are “the most rare of all Colt engraved arms”. Also accompanied by an extremely rare Hartley & Graham, maroon leather covered, presentation casing. Case has hinged lid & measures 14-3/4” x 6” x 2” with gold embossed decorated border on lid and gold lines around top & bottom edges with light gold embossing around the keyhole escutcheon. Interior is lined in red velvet. A very similar box appears in one of R.L. Wilson’s books on Colt firearms. An identical casing was sold as Lot #4219 in the October 6, 2005 James D. Julia Firearms Auction. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Overall retains virtually all of its fine factory nickel finish, probably unfired since return from the factory. Engraving is crisp & sharp with only slightly dulled nickel from having been repeatedly handled. Grips are sound with two tiny chips on left toe and another on right toe and have beautiful color with great fire. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-30625 JR296 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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