COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 88761. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, 3-line patent dates and raised carved 1-pc ivory grips. The left side of the grip has a deep relief lawman holding a rifle with a holster & a revolver. The right side of the grip has a raised 5-pointed star with a miniature Texas Ranger badge in the center. The butt strap is stamped in very neat fashion “TEXAS RANGERS / DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY”. Bbl address is re-rolled. Grips, while old, are not orig to this gun & Texas Ranger marking may be later. Accompanied by Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver, type of stocks not listed, shipped May 15, 1883 to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY in a shipment of 50 guns. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Frame retains 10-15% orig nickel-plating & the front strap about 50% nickel finish with traces elsewhere being mostly a silver/gray patina with fine pitting and heavy wear around the muzzle and fine pitting on the cylinder. Two frame screws are replaced. Grips are sound with a small chip on the left toe and have a fine light patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with light pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 8-87419 (3,750-4,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	437	$4,025.00	COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 88761. Usual configuration with 5-1/2″ bbl, 3-line patent dates and raised carved 1-pc ivory grips. The left side of the grip has a deep relief lawman holding a rifle with a holster & a revolver. The right side of the grip has a raised 5-pointed star with a miniature Texas Ranger badge in the center. The butt strap is stamped in very neat fashion “TEXAS RANGERS / DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY”. Bbl address is re-rolled. Grips, while old, are not orig to this gun & Texas Ranger marking may be later. Accompanied by Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver, type of stocks not listed, shipped May 15, 1883 to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY in a shipment of 50 guns. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Frame retains 10-15% orig nickel-plating & the front strap about 50% nickel finish with traces elsewhere being mostly a silver/gray patina with fine pitting and heavy wear around the muzzle and fine pitting on the cylinder. Two frame screws are replaced. Grips are sound with a small chip on the left toe and have a fine light patina. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with light pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 8-87419 (3,750-4,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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