*VERY RARE CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA REVOLVER.

*VERY RARE CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA REVOLVER. SN 403755. Cal. 38 Spcl. All blue finish with 4″ bbl. Integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with model and cal. marking on the left side. Mounted with beautiful Colt silver medallion 2-pc smooth pearl grips inscribed on the left side “EAF”. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably by Wilbur Glahn. Engraving consists of about 60% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background and fine border line engraving around rear sides of the frame. Sides of the top strap are engraved in leaf and vine patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over both sides of the bbl, onto the top strap, rear edge of the frame, backstrap and trigger guard with Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” device on the buttsrap. Cylinder is engraved to match with fine line borders around the flutes. Accompanied by its orig blue velvet lined, black Moroccan leather covered casing which is form fitted in the bottom for the revolver. Top of the case is inlaid with a 3-3/4″ X 2-1/2″ silver plated brass plaque engraved “TO / IMPERIAL POTENTATE / ESTEN A. FLETCHER / FROM / THE NOBILITY OF / SPHINX TEMPLE / AAONMS / HARTFORD, CONN. JUNE 10, 1931 / MERTON W. BASSETT / POTENTATE”. Esten Fletcher (1864-1941) was elected Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine June 1930 for a 1 year term into June 1931, which coincides with the date on the presentation plaque. Mr. Fletcher was active in local politics and charities and was even considered as a candidate for national politics, which he apparently declined. He was very active in the Masonic order, rising to the 33rd degree to which very few attain or even pursue. In order to become a 33rd degree Mason one must have impeccable character and a history of service, not only to the Masonic order but to the local community. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in Cal. 38 with 4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock is not listed, factory engraved and shipped to Sphinx Temple, Hartford, Conn on June 19, 1931 in a 1 gun shipment, under factory order 3275, delivered by “Mr. Penfield”. PROVENANCE: Esten A. Fletcher. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually 100% of its crisp orig factory blue with no visible flaws. Grips are equally new. Case shows nicks and scratches on the outside and retains strong orig black finish. Interior is lightly faded inside the lid and moderately faded with light soil in the bottom. 4-47860 JR101 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2103	$41,400.00	VERY RARE CASED AND ENGRAVED COLT POLICE POSITIVE DA REVOLVER. SN 403755. Cal. 38 Spcl. All blue finish with 4″ bbl. Integral half moon front sight and 2-line address with model and cal. marking on the left side. Mounted with beautiful Colt silver medallion 2-pc smooth pearl grips inscribed on the left side “EAF”. Revolver is beautifully engraved, probably by Wilbur Glahn. Engraving consists of about 60% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background and fine border line engraving around rear sides of the frame. Sides of the top strap are engraved in leaf and vine patterns. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over both sides of the bbl, onto the top strap, rear edge of the frame, backstrap and trigger guard with Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” device on the buttsrap. Cylinder is engraved to match with fine line borders around the flutes. Accompanied by its orig blue velvet lined, black Moroccan leather covered casing which is form fitted in the bottom for the revolver. Top of the case is inlaid with a 3-3/4″ X 2-1/2″ silver plated brass plaque engraved “TO / IMPERIAL POTENTATE / ESTEN A. FLETCHER / FROM / THE NOBILITY OF / SPHINX TEMPLE / AAONMS / HARTFORD, CONN. JUNE 10, 1931 / MERTON W. BASSETT / POTENTATE”. Esten Fletcher (1864-1941) was elected Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine June 1930 for a 1 year term into June 1931, which coincides with the date on the presentation plaque. Mr. Fletcher was active in local politics and charities and was even considered as a candidate for national politics, which he apparently declined. He was very active in the Masonic order, rising to the 33rd degree to which very few attain or even pursue. In order to become a 33rd degree Mason one must have impeccable character and a history of service, not only to the Masonic order but to the local community. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in Cal. 38 with 4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stock is not listed, factory engraved and shipped to Sphinx Temple, Hartford, Conn on June 19, 1931 in a 1 gun shipment, under factory order 3275, delivered by “Mr. Penfield”. PROVENANCE: Esten A. Fletcher. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually 100% of its crisp orig factory blue with no visible flaws. Grips are equally new. Case shows nicks and scratches on the outside and retains strong orig black finish. Interior is lightly faded inside the lid and moderately faded with light soil in the bottom. 4-47860 JR101 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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