RARE FIRST SERIES FLUTED FRAME COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE FIRST SERIES FLUTED FRAME COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 77612. Cal. 45 Colt. Early style configuration with rare 3-1/2″ bbl, built without ejector rod housing and has the early style fluted frame. Top of bbl has the full orig front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. This single action was part of the Mel Torme Collection and was displayed on his exhibit board. Accompanied by a copy of a picture from a newspaper or magazine article showing Mr. Torme and a show official standing in front of Mr. Torme’s show exhibit of single action revolvers. Bottom of photograph is noted that this revolver is “pictured to right of center”. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver in 45 caliber with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish (blue & case colored) with type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL on Feb. 25, 1882 in a shipment of ten same type guns. Additionally accompanied by a 3-page hand written letter from noted single action historian, author & authority, Ron Graham, wherein he authenticates this revolver as being of historic importance in that it was one of the first 25 “Sheriff’s Model” single actions produced and one of the first ten made with 3-1/2″ bbls. Mr. Graham points out that this revolver has the usual factory markings as noted above with an “H” in the hammer slot and a “B” & a “2” inspector stamps on rear of cylinder. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only a total of about 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Actions ever produced of which about 350 were manufactured in the period 1882-1884. PROVENANCE: Mel Torme Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being an overall even medium plum/brown patina with some very fine pin prick pitting and a series of small dings on right side of bbl. Cylinder pin is probably an old replacement although Colt is known to have produced special order cylinder pins and this one does have dimples in each end. Screws are all fine showing no evidence of battering. Grip has chipped toes with heavy wear and a dark oil stained finish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35285 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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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	2189	$19,550.00	RARE FIRST SERIES FLUTED FRAME COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 77612. Cal. 45 Colt. Early style configuration with rare 3-1/2″ bbl, built without ejector rod housing and has the early style fluted frame. Top of bbl has the full orig front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. This single action was part of the Mel Torme Collection and was displayed on his exhibit board. Accompanied by a copy of a picture from a newspaper or magazine article showing Mr. Torme and a show official standing in front of Mr. Torme’s show exhibit of single action revolvers. Bottom of photograph is noted that this revolver is “pictured to right of center”. Also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver in 45 caliber with 3-1/2″ bbl, blue finish (blue & case colored) with type of stocks not listed and shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL on Feb. 25, 1882 in a shipment of ten same type guns. Additionally accompanied by a 3-page hand written letter from noted single action historian, author & authority, Ron Graham, wherein he authenticates this revolver as being of historic importance in that it was one of the first 25 “Sheriff’s Model” single actions produced and one of the first ten made with 3-1/2″ bbls. Mr. Graham points out that this revolver has the usual factory markings as noted above with an “H” in the hammer slot and a “B” & a “2” inspector stamps on rear of cylinder. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only a total of about 1,000 Sheriff’s Model Single Actions ever produced of which about 350 were manufactured in the period 1882-1884. PROVENANCE: Mel Torme Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains being an overall even medium plum/brown patina with some very fine pin prick pitting and a series of small dings on right side of bbl. Cylinder pin is probably an old replacement although Colt is known to have produced special order cylinder pins and this one does have dimples in each end. Screws are all fine showing no evidence of battering. Grip has chipped toes with heavy wear and a dark oil stained finish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35285 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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