*FABULOUS COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF TEXAS SHERIFF GEO W. TILLEY.

SN 246753. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Col in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth Ivory grips that are pencil numbered to this revolver on the insides. This revolver was used by George W. Tilley who was the sheriff of McLennan County, TX which encompasses the city of Waco. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, ivory stocks and shipped to E.K. Trion, Jr. & Co. Philadelphia, PA on July 13, 1904 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a signed, notarized letter over the signature Mrs. Joe W. Kendrick wherein she identifies this revolver by SN and states that it belonged to her grandfather George W. Tilley who was the sheriff of McLennan County, TX from Nov 15, 1904 to 1912. She further states that it was his personal property and was used and carried by him during the period when he was sheriff. She concludes that after the death of Mr. Tilley this revolver became the property of her mother Mrs. Paul C. Murphy. Additionally accompanied by a letter on Texas Ranger Hall of Fame letterhead over the signature of Gaines de Graffenried, noted Texas historian, wherein he states “around the 1960’s Dr. Murphy of Waco, Texas, the brother-in-law of George Tilly (sic) who was sheriff of McLennan County from 1904 to 1912 had in his possession a single Action 45 Colt, 4 3/4” barrell (sic), nickel plated, ivory grips, which was used by Sheriff Tilly (sic). He continues in the 2nd paragraph “I remember seeing this gun and the authenticity is true to my knowledge. The serial number of this gun is 246753.” Also accompanied by a letter on McLennan County Texas letterhead over the signature of Frank Denney, County Clerk, wherein he states that the election records of McLennan County show that Mr. George Tilly (sic) was elected Sheriff of this county in 1904 and continued to serve as Sheriff until 1912. Also accompanied by a reward poster of $10.00 for a horse thief over Sheriff Tilleys name. Also accompanied by two small 3-3/8″ X 3-1/4″ black & white photos of several men on a gallows. The back of one photo has a small note “last legal hanging in McLennan County, Waco Texas, tall man on right on scaffold is Sheriff Tilley”, and finally accompanied by a 1/2 page deputation form making Mr. W. Hoffman a special deputy over the signature of George Tilley dated 30, October 1912. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 75-85% orig nickel turned a little milky from use. Most of the losses are on the frame and appear to be from flaking. Cylinder retains about 70% nickel with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Grips have a couple small age lines otherwise show no flaws and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-50664 JR103 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1266

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1266	$16,100.00	FABULOUS COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF TEXAS SHERIFF GEO W. TILLEY. SN 246753. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Col in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth Ivory grips that are pencil numbered to this revolver on the insides. This revolver was used by George W. Tilley who was the sheriff of McLennan County, TX which encompasses the city of Waco. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, ivory stocks and shipped to E.K. Trion, Jr. & Co. Philadelphia, PA on July 13, 1904 in a one gun shipment. Also accompanied by a signed, notarized letter over the signature Mrs. Joe W. Kendrick wherein she identifies this revolver by SN and states that it belonged to her grandfather George W. Tilley who was the sheriff of McLennan County, TX from Nov 15, 1904 to 1912. She further states that it was his personal property and was used and carried by him during the period when he was sheriff. She concludes that after the death of Mr. Tilley this revolver became the property of her mother Mrs. Paul C. Murphy. Additionally accompanied by a letter on Texas Ranger Hall of Fame letterhead over the signature of Gaines de Graffenried, noted Texas historian, wherein he states “around the 1960’s Dr. Murphy of Waco, Texas, the brother-in-law of George Tilly (sic) who was sheriff of McLennan County from 1904 to 1912 had in his possession a single Action 45 Colt, 4 3/4” barrell (sic), nickel plated, ivory grips, which was used by Sheriff Tilly (sic). He continues in the 2nd paragraph “I remember seeing this gun and the authenticity is true to my knowledge. The serial number of this gun is 246753.” Also accompanied by a letter on McLennan County Texas letterhead over the signature of Frank Denney, County Clerk, wherein he states that the election records of McLennan County show that Mr. George Tilly (sic) was elected Sheriff of this county in 1904 and continued to serve as Sheriff until 1912. Also accompanied by a reward poster of $10.00 for a horse thief over Sheriff Tilleys name. Also accompanied by two small 3-3/8″ X 3-1/4″ black & white photos of several men on a gallows. The back of one photo has a small note “last legal hanging in McLennan County, Waco Texas, tall man on right on scaffold is Sheriff Tilley”, and finally accompanied by a 1/2 page deputation form making Mr. W. Hoffman a special deputy over the signature of George Tilley dated 30, October 1912. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 75-85% orig nickel turned a little milky from use. Most of the losses are on the frame and appear to be from flaking. Cylinder retains about 70% nickel with the loss areas flaked to a light patina. Grips have a couple small age lines otherwise show no flaws and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-50664 JR103 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1266 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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*FABULOUS COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER OF TEXAS SHERIFF GEO W. TILLEY.