SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED TOMMY HAAS ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED TOMMY HAAS ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF (44-40). SN 87335. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, etched panel on left side, and a tiny “44” on bottom just forward of base pin. It has 3-line patent dates on left side of frame, “44 CF” on left front web of triggerguard & beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. Engraved in typical Nimschke style with about 70% coverage beautiful, foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes & back of the flutes with a double incised line around back edge. There are matching patterns on each side at muzzle with a double incised line. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns & ejector rod housing with feather patterns on outside radius and a wavy line and dashes in gullet. Top of backstrap has a beautiful fan with patterns down backstrap, on buttstrap and triggerguard. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish, bbl length & stocks “not listed”, shipped March 15, 1883 to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY in a shipment of fifty same type guns. As is well known, Hartley & Graham was one of Nimschke’s major customers and commissioned many of the engraved Colts found today. Completely restored by the well-known restoration artist, the late Tommy Haas. This is one of Tommy’s finest pieces of work from his estate and would pass muster with all but the most knowledgeable collector. Restoration is phenomenal. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appears new, all matching including bbl. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its fine nickel finish with no pitting or evidence of use anywhere. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. An exceptional & beautiful restored Colt. Grips are equal to revolver with sharp edges, a few age lines and a beautiful mellow, ivory color. 4-60384 (8,000-10,000)

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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	1163	$11,500.00	SPECTACULAR ENGRAVED TOMMY HAAS ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX-SHOOTER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 CF (44-40). SN 87335. Nickel finish with 7-1/2” bbl, etched panel on left side, and a tiny “44” on bottom just forward of base pin. It has 3-line patent dates on left side of frame, “44 CF” on left front web of triggerguard & beautiful 1-pc ivory grip. Engraved in typical Nimschke style with about 70% coverage beautiful, foliate arabesque patterns with fine punch dot background. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes & back of the flutes with a double incised line around back edge. There are matching patterns on each side at muzzle with a double incised line. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns & ejector rod housing with feather patterns on outside radius and a wavy line and dashes in gullet. Top of backstrap has a beautiful fan with patterns down backstrap, on buttstrap and triggerguard. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish, bbl length & stocks “not listed”, shipped March 15, 1883 to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY in a shipment of fifty same type guns. As is well known, Hartley & Graham was one of Nimschke’s major customers and commissioned many of the engraved Colts found today. Completely restored by the well-known restoration artist, the late Tommy Haas. This is one of Tommy’s finest pieces of work from his estate and would pass muster with all but the most knowledgeable collector. Restoration is phenomenal. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, appears new, all matching including bbl. Appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its fine nickel finish with no pitting or evidence of use anywhere. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. An exceptional & beautiful restored Colt. Grips are equal to revolver with sharp edges, a few age lines and a beautiful mellow, ivory color. 4-60384 (8,000-10,000) 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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