*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO AN OKLAHOMA LAWMAN.

*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO AN OKLAHOMA LAWMAN. SN 333824. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, altered or replaced front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with smooth pearl grips inscribed on inside with the number “117” inside the left grip and initials “WB” inside the right. Left side of front strap, under grip, is hand stamped “JWC”. Accompanied by a small packet of information relating to John William Cross, 9 December 1878 – July 1970. Mr. Cross was born in Indian Territory and became a Deputy Marshall and Scout from the age of about nineteen. He continued in law enforcement and became a Deputy Sheriff in Sasakwa in Seminole County, Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Throughout the remainder of his life he remained in law enforcement and in 1929 was appointed Constable in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was continuously re-elected to that position and never had an opponent after 1936. There is no indication as to when he actually retired. Also accompanied by an oval framed photograph of an elderly gentleman in pin-striped suit and polka dot tie, presumably Mr. Cross, apparently loading a Smith & Wesson large bore hand-ejector revolver. The photograph backing is annotated “JOHN WILLIAM CROSS / CAROL LEE’S GREAT GRANDFATHER”. One of the documents accompanying this lot shows the obituary of Carol Cross, along with her death certificate dated 2006. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains virtually all of an old restored nickel finish with some light flaking around forcing cone area on front edge of frame. Grips have slightly chipped heels, otherwise are fine and retain great fire & color. Hammer will not hold in safety notch and timing is off, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with light, fine pitting. Photo is fine, frame has a few chips & fine cracks. 4-38123 JR15 (3,000-5,000)

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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	2230	$0.00	COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IDENTIFIED TO AN OKLAHOMA LAWMAN. SN 333824. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, altered or replaced front sight with 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with smooth pearl grips inscribed on inside with the number “117” inside the left grip and initials “WB” inside the right. Left side of front strap, under grip, is hand stamped “JWC”. Accompanied by a small packet of information relating to John William Cross, 9 December 1878 – July 1970. Mr. Cross was born in Indian Territory and became a Deputy Marshall and Scout from the age of about nineteen. He continued in law enforcement and became a Deputy Sheriff in Sasakwa in Seminole County, Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Throughout the remainder of his life he remained in law enforcement and in 1929 was appointed Constable in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was continuously re-elected to that position and never had an opponent after 1936. There is no indication as to when he actually retired. Also accompanied by an oval framed photograph of an elderly gentleman in pin-striped suit and polka dot tie, presumably Mr. Cross, apparently loading a Smith & Wesson large bore hand-ejector revolver. The photograph backing is annotated “JOHN WILLIAM CROSS / CAROL LEE’S GREAT GRANDFATHER”. One of the documents accompanying this lot shows the obituary of Carol Cross, along with her death certificate dated 2006. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains virtually all of an old restored nickel finish with some light flaking around forcing cone area on front edge of frame. Grips have slightly chipped heels, otherwise are fine and retain great fire & color. Hammer will not hold in safety notch and timing is off, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with light, fine pitting. Photo is fine, frame has a few chips & fine cracks. 4-38123 JR15 (3,000-5,000) 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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