COLT NEW POLICE COP & THUG SINGLE ACTION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

COLT NEW POLICE COP & THUG SINGLE ACTION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 16033. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with etched panel “NEW POLICE 38” on left side. It has 5-shot fluted cyl with last three digits of SN on rear face. Left side of frame is marked with caliber number. Revolver is mounted with 2-pc Colt hard rubber grips with the images of a policeman brandishing a pistol at the “thug” who is brandishing a knife. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 4,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1882-1886 in four bbl lengths and three calibers. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about all of a fine restored finish. The etched panel was not restored but, although faint, is still completely legible. Grips are very fine with a couple of chipped diamonds showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-41447 JR107 (2,500-4,000)

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
	2228	$1,437.50	COLT NEW POLICE COP & THUG SINGLE ACTION SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 16033. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with etched panel “NEW POLICE 38” on left side. It has 5-shot fluted cyl with last three digits of SN on rear face. Left side of frame is marked with caliber number. Revolver is mounted with 2-pc Colt hard rubber grips with the images of a policeman brandishing a pistol at the “thug” who is brandishing a knife. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 4,000 of these scarce revolvers were produced in the period 1882-1886 in four bbl lengths and three calibers. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about all of a fine restored finish. The etched panel was not restored but, although faint, is still completely legible. Grips are very fine with a couple of chipped diamonds showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-41447 JR107 (2,500-4,000) 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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