CASED COLT MODEL 1877 STOREKEEPER DA REVOLVER.

CASED COLT MODEL 1877 STOREKEEPER DA REVOLVER. SN 1061. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, orig small sight and 2-line address with etched panel “COLT D.A. 38” on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with beautiful, orig Colt 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is constructed of two slabs of ivory glued to two pieces of wood which are glued together to form the solid 1-pc grip. SN was observed in the usual places on the frame, trigger guard, butt strap, bottom of bbl and rear face of cylinder. Grip is unnumbered. Accompanied by a fine burl walnut custom casing with empty brass medallion in the lid. Case is lined in blue velvet and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, an orig Colt turn screw, a brass & wood cleaning rod, a nickeled brass or pewter oil bottle and a cartridge block containing nineteen 38 caliber cartridges. Covered right rear compartment contains a functioning key. This is a rare first year Lightning. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder, grip is unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel, slightly dulled. Grip is outstanding showing little or no wear with a good hand polish and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case & accessories are fine. 4-41367 JR150 (4,000-6,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2210	$1,725.00	CASED COLT MODEL 1877 STOREKEEPER DA REVOLVER. SN 1061. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, orig small sight and 2-line address with etched panel “COLT D.A. 38” on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with beautiful, orig Colt 1-pc ivory grip. Grip is constructed of two slabs of ivory glued to two pieces of wood which are glued together to form the solid 1-pc grip. SN was observed in the usual places on the frame, trigger guard, butt strap, bottom of bbl and rear face of cylinder. Grip is unnumbered. Accompanied by a fine burl walnut custom casing with empty brass medallion in the lid. Case is lined in blue velvet and compartmented in bottom for the revolver, an orig Colt turn screw, a brass & wood cleaning rod, a nickeled brass or pewter oil bottle and a cartridge block containing nineteen 38 caliber cartridges. Covered right rear compartment contains a functioning key. This is a rare first year Lightning. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including bbl & cylinder, grip is unnumbered. Overall retains about 95% strong orig nickel, slightly dulled. Grip is outstanding showing little or no wear with a good hand polish and retains a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Case & accessories are fine. 4-41367 JR150 (4,000-6,000) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}