CASED SCARCE EARLY ENGRAVED COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

CASED SCARCE EARLY ENGRAVED COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 127008. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of bbl has the outline of an etched panel and bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver has nearly full coverage New York style engraving that consists of very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns the entire length of both sides of bbl and on outer radius of ejector rod housing. Top of back strap is engraved with a Nimschke style fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top, at the heel and on the trigger guard. Butt strap is engraved with geometric patterns. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and in a continuous border pattern around rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, “soft” finish, with rubber stocks, shipped to Shoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY on Aug. 3, 1888 in a 2-gun shipment. Remarks section states “The word soft under finish, indicates the frame and gate were not case hardened and shipped from our factory in a soft condition for engraving outside our factory.” Also accompanied by a fine custom, purple velvet lined, mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for revolver; a new English style nickeled oil bottle and a wood handle cleaning rod; right center of case has a cartridge block containing fifteen 44-40 cartridges and the left rear has a covered compartment containing a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered area on the bbl, otherwise the metal is a dark gray patina with scattered spots of very fine pitting. Grips, period of use replacements, are a little oversized but are fine. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case is sound with a few minor nicks in the finish and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled, accessories are fine. 4-41373 JR70 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2202	$8,740.00	CASED SCARCE EARLY ENGRAVED COLT ETCHED PANEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 127008. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of bbl has the outline of an etched panel and bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips. Revolver has nearly full coverage New York style engraving that consists of very well executed foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with foliate arabesque patterns the entire length of both sides of bbl and on outer radius of ejector rod housing. Top of back strap is engraved with a Nimschke style fan pattern with foliate arabesque patterns near the top, at the heel and on the trigger guard. Butt strap is engraved with geometric patterns. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes and in a continuous border pattern around rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 44-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, “soft” finish, with rubber stocks, shipped to Shoverling, Daly & Gales, New York, NY on Aug. 3, 1888 in a 2-gun shipment. Remarks section states “The word soft under finish, indicates the frame and gate were not case hardened and shipped from our factory in a soft condition for engraving outside our factory.” Also accompanied by a fine custom, purple velvet lined, mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for revolver; a new English style nickeled oil bottle and a wood handle cleaning rod; right center of case has a cartridge block containing fifteen 44-40 cartridges and the left rear has a covered compartment containing a functioning key. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered area on the bbl, otherwise the metal is a dark gray patina with scattered spots of very fine pitting. Grips, period of use replacements, are a little oversized but are fine. Hammer is not solid in the safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Case is sound with a few minor nicks in the finish and overall retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly soiled, accessories are fine. 4-41373 JR70 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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