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1151
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$4,600.00 |
RARE J S COLLINS, CHEYENNE, WYOMING SINGLE ACTION HOLSTER AND MONEY BELT.This late 19th Century single loop money belt and double loop holster for 4-3/4″ Colt Single Action Army is a most desirable and scarce set of Western cowboy leather, especially in such fine condition. Belt tongue is marked in oval cartouche “J.S.COLLINS & CO / CHEYENNE, WYO. ” The holster is marked with the well known J.S. Collins logo in shield. Top loop of holster marked “45 C” of course for 45 Cal. PROVENANCE: Ex-Jay Lyndes Collection; Ex-Bruce Bartlett. CONDITION: Very good overall. Belt has some new stitched reinforcement unaffecting esthetics. Honest wear and staining where cartridges were stored and pistol rested in holster. Some cracking and crazing to holster body as can be seen in photos. 50412-86 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1151 |
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1152
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$2,300.00 |
FINE R T FRAZIER, PUEBLO, COLORADO MONEY BELT AND TOOLED HOLSTER FOR 7-1/2″ COLT SAA.This is a very fine tooled Frazier holster made for 7-1/2″ 44-45 Cal. Single Action Army with matching single loop money belt. Both holster and belt are marked with identical cartouches “R. T. FRAZIER / PUEBLO – COLO.” Body of belt is light dyed leather, holster, billet and tongue are matching brown polished leather. This is a fine well marked and unusual contrasting cowboy era belt and holster. CONDITION: Very good and sound overall. Some staining and scuffing to bullet loops. Light fold below second loop. Two strands of stitching on holster are broken. 50412-88 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1152 |
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1153
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$0.00 |
J A JANKOVSKY, CHEYENNE, WY TOOLED MONEY BELT AND HOLSTER.Jankovsky was an early to mid-20th Century saddler in Cheyenne, WY. Single loop holster is marked twice “J A JANKOVSKY” in long oval cartouche. Money belt is single loop (44-45 Cal.) and marked likewise, once on tongue and once on bolster. Holster and belt have matching pressed designs and both dyed black. CONDITION: Very good overall. Crazing and cracking to tongue of belt at edges of loop on holster and edges 50412-92 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1153 |
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1154
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$460.00 |
FINE TOOLED HOLSTER WITH ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI MARKED MONEY BELT.Fine, chamois lined, florally tooled holster for 4-3/4″ Single Action Army revolver is fitted on single loop 38 Cal. “WYETH / HDW & MFG CO / ST JOSEPH MO”. manufacturer marked money belt. Wyeth was in business from the 1840’s, this mark appears to be Circa 1920. CONDITION: Very good overall. Sound and solid, some scuffing to high areas of decoration on holster, additional cut made for slot on money belt just forward of billet. 50412-93 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 1154 |
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1155
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$1,955.00 |
LATE 19TH CENTURY S C GALLUP, PUEBLO, COLORADO MADE SAA COLT HOLSTER AND MONEY BELT.S. C. Gallup moved to Pueblo in 1880 and was in business for about 20 years. This double loop holster and single loop money belt are both marked with oval cartouche “S.C. GALLUP SADL CO / PUEBLO”. Belt and holster show honest wear, but are both quite sound and attractive. Belt and holster are fitted for a 38 Cal. 4-3/4″ Single Action Army revolver. CONDITION: Holster very good overall, with light wrinkling and crazing at top. Soiling from where pistol sat. Tongue has cracking, there are weak areas with added sewing at belt where tongue is inserted, though overall still sturdy. 50412-85 (800-1,500) – Lot 1155 |
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1156
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$0.00 |
SCARCE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER.SN 73723. Cal 41 COLT. Nickel finish with 5″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has the 3-line patent dates. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips with last 3-digits of matching serial number to this revolver on the inside. Rear face of cylinder also has last 3-digits of matching SN. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfricht in his typical patterns of flowing foliate arabesque scrolls that have fine pearled background. Left recoil shield & loading gate are engraved with this traditional sunburst or flower blossom patterns. Top strap is engraved in snake & dot patterns. Matching foliate arabesque patterns extend 3/4 up each side of the bbl with geometric patterns around the address. Top gullet of the ejector housing is engraved in snake & dot patterns with a simple vine pattern on the outer radius. Sides of the trigger guard are engraved with snake & dot patterns. Cylinder is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark alternating patterns on lands between flutes with a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. Top of the backstrap is engraved in a simple X-pattern with geometric patterns on the backstrap & trigger guard. Altogether a fine factory engraved Colt Thunderer. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 41 Colt with 5″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks & factory engraved. Shipped to Ketlesen & Degatau, El Paso, TX on December 30, 1889 in a 15 gun shipment. Also accompanied by a tan leather single loop mail-order holster with pressed decorations and a Cheyenne plug. Very few of these revolvers survive today and of those extremely few are engraved. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cylinder & grips. Bbl retains 88-90% strong orig nickel with losses around the muzzle and some fine pitting on left side of muzzle. Frame retains about 98% crisp orig nickel and the cylinder about 90%. Backstrap has some loose nickel & corrosion at the top and on the backstrap with a few small flakes on the trigger bow. Hammer is bright polished on the sides and retains most of its fire blue on the edges. Trigger retains most of its orig fire blue, thin on the front face. Screws retain most of their orig fire blue. Grips are crisp showing great fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pin-prick pitting. Holster shows moderate wear and retains about 75% orig finish. 51732-6 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1156 Click here to view provenance |
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1157
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$24,150.00 |
RARE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO NEW MEXICO AND EL PASO TEXAS BUSINESSMAN AND POLITICIAN FELIX MARTINEZ.SN 99319. Cal 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and marked on left side “COLT. D.A. 41”. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates & the Rampant Colt logo in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfricht with deluxe coverage of about 75-80% of the surface. Engraving consists of flowing foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Recoil shield & loading gate have Mr. Helfricht’s trademark sunburst patterns. Top of the backstrap is engraved in an elaborate fan pattern with geometric patterns down the backstrap, on the trigger bow & trigger guard. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns with snake & dot edges. Top of the bbl is engraved, full length with geometric & snake & dot patterns. Ejector housing is engraved full length on the outer radius with snake & dot patterns and a flower blossom in the center with additional snake & dot pattern in the top gullet. Cylinder is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s traditional alternating patterns on the lands between the flutes with geometric patterns toward the rear and snake & dot patterns around the rear edge. There are corresponding snake & dot patterns on the front edges of the recoil shield & loading gate. This is one of the most elaborately engraved Model 1877 revolvers ever examined by this cataloger. According to consignor’s family legend this revolver was the property of his great grandfather, Felix Martinez (March 1857-March 1916).El Palacio, the history magazineof New Mexico, in a feature article described him as “the most prominent Hispanic of his time”. Mr. Martinez was born in Taos County New Mexico and received his education in New Mexico. In 1876 Mr. Martinez was employed in a store in Colorado, later becoming part owner of a mercantile business there. In 1879 he moved to Las Vegas New Mexico where he opened his own mercantile business and bought & sold cattle, all at about the same time that the Santa Fe Railway reached that point. He sold out in 1886 and was elected Territorial Representative in 1888. In 1890 he purchased a Santa Fe newspaper and moved it to Las Vegas. Mr. Martinez became more involved in politics and in 1893 was appointed clerk of the U.S. Territorial Court for the fourth district of New Mexico. In 1897 he moved with his family to El Paso, TX where he owned and published a newspaper from 1899-1909, founded a Realty company, organized the Portland Cement Co. there and a small railroad that serviced the El Paso area. He continued involvement in politics serving on the Board of Directors for several banks and was instrumental in the construction of the Elephant Butte Dam in New Mexico, at that time the world’s largest irrigation project. Mr. Martinez served as liaison & advisor for the 1909 meeting between Presidents Porfirio Diaz & William Howard Taft. In April 1911 Mr. Martinez acted as an intermediary to prevent Francisco Madero’s revolutionary forces from sacking Cuidad Juarez. He was successful but only temporarily as a month later General Pancho Villa attacked Juarez and executed those he considered to be enemies. In 1912 when New Mexico was to become a state Mr. Martinez ran as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, but was finally defeated on the 8th ballot. In 1913 Mr. Martinez was appointed President of the Panama-Pacific Commission and along with other dignitaries toured much of South America and in 1915 participated in the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Mr. Martinez died on March 22, 1916 after a bout of pneumonia. He is buried on his ranch in New Mexico near the Colorado line.He has been the subject of feature articles in The Password, the publication of the El Paso Historical Society; and is the subject of an exhibit in the El Paso History Museum.With Colt Factory letter documenting serial number 99319 Cal, 41/c Barrel length illegible finish nickel stocks Pearl Factory engraved Yes , Sold to Ketelson & Degeau El Paso Texas Shipped to E.Alvarez Mexico City Mexico Jan 18 1895 in a 2 gun shppment. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains about 99& crisp orig nickel finish. Screw heads retain most of their orig bright fire blue. Hammer has polished sides with bright fire blue rear edge. Trigger retains about 60% bright fire blue. Left grip has a small chip at the frame and a couple of age lines in the right grip, otherwise the grips are sound showing great fire & color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to have been fired, probably no more than one cylinder load. 51595-1 JRL (7,500-15,000) – Lot 1157 Click here to view provenance |
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1158
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$2,875.00 |
*UNUSUAL CUSTOM COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 298226. Cal 22. All blue finish with 3″ bbl, replaced front sight with hand engraved “COLT” on top. Grip frame has been altered to bird head shape and is mounted with 2-pc carved wood grips. Cylinder has been sleeved from what appears to be about 38 Special or possible 32-20 and the hammer nose has had a rnd firing pin installed with the frame altered to accommodate the rimfire firing pin. Revolver is amateurishly engraved in foliate patterns with cross-hatching on sides of the bbl and a fan pattern at top of backstrap. Backstrap is engraved in a series of connected circles. Front strap is stippled and trigger bow is engraved with sun pattern. Recoil shield & loading gate are engraved in fan patterns and front sides of the frame have deep punch marks. Cylinder is engraved to match with a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. Base pin is first type with dimpled ends and screw heads are engraved. All together a most unusual revolver. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 98% custom blue finish. Trigger is pitted. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 51505-6 JRL (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 1158 |
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1159
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$0.00 |
RARE NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT #3 THUER SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER PISTOL.SN 8577. Cal 41 RF. Standard model with nickel finish and 2-1/2″ rnd bbl that has half moon front sight and a large “COLT” engraved on top. Pistol is beautifully engraved by master engraver L.D. Nimschke with about 75-80% coverage exquisite foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled & shaded background. Left side of the bbl, over the chamber area is engraved with Mr. Nimschke’s mythical dogs head. Outside of the ejector tube is engraved in very fine detailed leaf patterns. Each side of the frame, by the hammer slot is engraved with a fan pattern which is also found at top of backstrap. Buttstrap & bottom of frame are engraved to match. Mounted with most unusual full checkered 2-pc ivory grips. This little pistol has a long history dating back to 1981 with a sale at Christie’s and later Butterfield’s in 1999. While the #3 Derringer is not uncommon such fine engraved specimens are extremely hard to find. These little pistols were produced in fairly large numbers 1870-1912 and were extremely popular with ladies as muff pistols and gentlemen and gamblers for vest pocket pistols. Few survive today with orig finish. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory nickel. Hammer & trigger retain strong case colors. Grips are sound with a golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 51732-5 (8,000-12,000) ESA – Lot 1159 Click here to view provenance |
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1160
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$0.00 |
SCARCE ENGRAVED COLT #3 THUER SINGLE SHOT DERRINGER.SN 285. Cal 41 RF Short. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and large “COLT” on top. Mounted with 2-pc birdhead walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Pistol is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with about 70% coverage fine foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Front sides of the frame are engraved in Mr. Nimschke’s feather patterns and the backstrap & buttstrap in his typical geometric patterns. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains most of its orig nickel somewhat thin on rear sides of the frame. Grips show moderate/heavy high point wear and retain about 75% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, dark bore with heavy pitting. 51785-2 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1160 |
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1161
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$5,750.00 |
SCARCE CASED PAIR OF COLT NO. 2 DERRINGER PISTOLS.SN 2551/4706. Cal 41 RF. Nickel finish with usual 2-1/2″ ovoid shaped bbls, half moon front sights with rear sight notches in the hammer spurs. Both are mounted with bird head checkered walnut grips matching numbered to their respective pistols. Both pistols have tiny British proofs on bottoms of bbls and have standard markings on top flats. Accompanied by a beautiful blue velvet lined, burl walnut casing, compartmented for the pistols with a covered compartment in left rear & right front corners. Cased pairs of these little derringers are very rare. CONDITION: Pistols are nearly identical, retaining most of their strong orig nickel with some losses around muzzle and bottom of bbl of #2551; #4706 has some light pimpling on the frame; screw heads retain most of their orig blue with dark case colors on hammers. Left grip on #4706 has a hairline crack by the escutcheon, otherwise grips are all sound showing sharp edge wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bores with moderate pitting. Case has a few minor nicks & scratches, otherwise is extremely fine retaining most of its orig varnish. Interior is lightly faded & soiled. 51688-5 JRL (5,500-7,500) – Lot 1161 |
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1162
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$2,587.50 |
SCARCE CASED ENGRAVED COLT OPEN TOP SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.SN 71109. Cal. 22 Short. Silver & nickel finish with 2-3/8″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight with 2-line bbl address, silver plated brass frame with 7-shot cylinder and fitted with, what appear to be, smooth, factory, birds head ivory grips. Engraving is in New York style consisting of large flower blossoms & leaves on each side of frame with geometric designs at top of back strap & down each side of bbl. Accompanied by a fine red velvet lined walnut box that is possibly an orig Colt box that has been relined. Bottom is compartmentalized for revolver, a full orig box of Winchester smokeless cartridges, a small turn screw & orig functioning key. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine, all matching, bbl retains about 90% strong orig nickel with cylinder bright polished metal with a few scattered spots of light pitting. Frame retains traces of silver plating in engraving & under grips. Grips are well fit with ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few spots of light pitting. Box is fine with a few light nicks & stains. Interior is lightly soiled. Ammunition & accessories are fine. 51785-3 (3,000-5,000) ESA – Lot 1162 |
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1163
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$0.00 |
RARE AND FINE PAIR OF MASSACHUSETTS SURCHARGED MARTIAL COLT DRAGOON 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVERS.SN 10482/10549. SN 10432/10549. Cal. 44. Rare pair of 2nd model Dragoons made in 1851, standard configuration blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, nickel silver front sights and one-line New York addresses. Trigger guard behind SN is stamped “MS” for Massachusetts. Left side of frame has a tiny “COLT’S PATENT” over a tiny “U.S.” The square back brass trigger guard & backstrap contain an oil finished 1-pc walnut grip with clear, faint inspector cartouches and almost every part on the revolver has tiny inspector initials. Cylinder has the Ormsby Dragoon-Indian fight scene roll marking and “MODEL U.S.M.R.” and “COLT’S PATENT” cartouches surrounding the SN. There were only about 1,000 of these guns produced under government contract, 1850-1851. The 2nd Model Dragoon was the lowest production of all the Dragoon models and of that limited production, only a few hundred were issued to the Massachusetts militia. There is currently in Smithsonian SN 10603 which was one of a pair carried by Ben Butler when he was in the Mass Militia, later Civil War general and governor of Massachusetts. These are a fine matching pair, tight, complete, well functioning examples with especially nice cylinder scenes and crisp markings. PROVENANCE: Ex-Robert Howard Collection, lot 2013, Butterfield and Butterfield, March 26, 1991. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all finish has been polished away as was done by early collectors in “European style”, all matching serial numbers including bbl, frame, trigger guard, buttstrap, loading arm, cylinder, wedge and grip. Iron is overall gray/bright, crisp markings, cylinder has matching patina with well discerned rolled scene. Cylinder scene is mostly discernible, 90%+ with areas of staining and pitting. Trigger guard & backstrap exhibit light brass patina with minor cosmetic blemishes and old polish. Grips are sound and well fit, showing edge wear, hand worn patina and scattered dings and dents, 10432 has large chips at toes as seen in photos. Mechanically gun functions well with well defined bright crisp rifling, Eacg left grip has “X” stamped just above vestige of cartouches and internally each grip is stamped with “AME” monogram of unknown origin. 51671-2 JS (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1163 |
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1164
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$4,830.00 |
FINE MARTIAL COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER.SN 13669. Cal. 44. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ oct to rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New York address. Front sight has been trimmed and 3-leaf rear sight has been dovetailed and fitted into back of bbl. Left side of the frame has a small “COLTS PATENT” over “US”. Trigger guard is fitted with sling swivel just in front of trigger guard and backstrap has rectangular cutout for detachable stock. Cylinder is usual 6 shots with excellent Dragoon/Indian fight scene roll marking. The brass trigger guard and backstrap should contain a 1-pc walnut grip. These Dragoon revolvers were produced from about 1851 to 1861 with a total production of about 10,500 revolvers, of which about 4,330 were purchased on military contracts and this particular gun being made in 1854. This is a particularly nice crisp example. Unfortunately, gun has been cleaned in the European style removing all orig finish except for hidden case colors inside frame. CONDITION: Very fine overall as polished and SNs freshened or re-struck on frame and bbl housing, see photos. Gun appears orig and authentic otherwise with matching numbers though no number on wedge and wedge screw is restored. Small sub-inspector letters are found on most parts. Rolled cylinder scene is almost entirely discernible with scattered scratches and scuffs. Stocks are sound and well fit, though refinished and varnished partially obscuring inspector’s cartouches on either side. Mechanically gun has crisp action, retaining all safety pins and bright well defined bore. 51605-3 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1164 |
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1165
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$1,725.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE PAIR OF POMMEL HOLSTERS MADE FOR THE COLT WALKER REVOLVER BY J.C. SHACKLEFORD AND COMPANY CINCINNATI OHIO IN 1847.These holsters are one of only 2-pair of this type holster known to collectors, the other pair being in the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Holsters are made from heavy harness leather with brass toe caps. Holsters have patent leather hoods with brown leather lining and yellow piping, designating Cavalry use. Holsters have a makers mark stamped on the body of each holster under the hoods. This exact pair of holsters were displayed by Dr. Joseph Murphy, along with Samuel Walker’s personal Walker colts. CONDITION: Very good considering their use. A portion of 1 hanging strap was restored by Daniel Cullity of Sandwich, Mass. The hoods are very delicate and have become somewhat detached, right hood is detached. The leather finish is crazed on both hoods and holster body. Portions of some tie-down straps are missing. Makers marks are clear. The brass cap on the right holster has been shot through by a bullet, which must have been quite an experience for both horse and rider. A once in a lifetime opportunity for the collector of Walker Colts to add the only known example of these holsters in private hands to their collection. 51793-1 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1165 |
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1166
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$25,300.00 |
EXQUISITE FACTORY ENGRAVED, CASED GOLD & SILVER TIFFANY GRIPPED COLT MODEL 1849 PERCUSSION REVOLVER, EX-ROBERT Q. SUTHERLAND COLLECTION.SN 231610. Cal. 31. This is among the most aesthetically pleasing deluxe Colt revolvers you will find. This gun is pictured on pgs 114 & 578 (color plate) The Book of Colt Firearms, R. L. Wilson, 1971. This gun is also pictured and described in Jordan and Watt’s treatise Colt’s Pocket ’49, Its Evolution, 2000 on pgs 113 and 247. Four designs are known on these distinctive raised relief grips. This example exhibits a raised wing American eagle with floral and arabesque framing decoration. This gun was manufactured during the height of the Civil War, early in 1863. Jordan and Watts state in their text “So called “Tiffany” style grips are a rarity and are sometimes found on percussion Colts… These grips were cast in New York and were installed by special order… We only know of two Pocket ’49s that are outfitted with Tiffany-style grips, both are 1-line New Yorkers. One has an American eagle [subject gun], the other, the Mexican eagle design. This gun was originally offered in a April 1967 Gun Report (pg 2) ad by Al Kelley and Jack Malloy. The gun then was described six inch barrel with New York address was originally gold and silver plated, but only 10% of this finish now remains. The metal is very clean and crisp having no rust or pitting. The barrel, rammer, frame and hammer are beautifully engraved. Cylinder is fine with the usual stagecoach hold-up scene. Serial number “23160E” and all matching. The ornate cast metal grips are brass showing an American eagle with wings outspread. Surrounding the eagle is raised, floral and scroll work. The buttcap is missing and has been replaced by a piece of walnut. This is the rarest of all the Tiffany done arms and one of the most desirable of Colt items. Rarely seen or offered for sale.” Obviously, after Mr. Sutherland purchased this gun, he had it re-plated and had the buttcap beautifully restored. The added orig Colt casing has a very fine double eagle flask, 2-cavity mold, cartridge pack and cap tin. PROVENANCE: Al Kelley Collection, 1967; Ex-Robert Q. Sutherland Collection; Pictured and described on pgs 114, 577-578 “The Book of Colt Firearms”, 1971; Ex-William Meyers Collection CONDITION: Markings are all crisp and well defined. Surfaces are vibrant and 98% of gold and silver remain. Mechanically gun is crisp with well defined rifling in bore. Casing is sound and solid, retaining much of its orig varnish with empty brass plaque on lid. Flask retains 95% orig varnish and 2-cavity “Colt’s Patent” mold retains about half of its thinning blue and also properly stamped “31PKT”. Wood block Colt pistol pack is empty and missing about 20% of its label. Eley cap tin is very good-fine with good label marked “Made Expressly for Colts Pt Belt and Pocket Pistols”. The blue lining is better than average with light fading, soiling and wear spots. Compartment lid for loose bullets has a polished bone finial and red baize cover which contrasts nicely with the blue. 51346-1 JS (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1166 Click here to view provenance |
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1167
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$8,050.00 |
RARE AND HISTORIC CASED COLT ROOT REVOLVER PRESENTED TO LT. DANIEL L. BRAINE IN 1861, LIFELONG NAVAL OFFICER AND HERO WHO RETIRED A REAR ADMIRAL.SN 12273. Cal. 28. This is a very fine Type 2, Model 1855 Colt Root in standard configuration with 3-1/2″ bbl. Gun is in proper Colt casing with correct mold and flask. Cyl is 5-shot with cabin/Indian fight scene roll marking. Gun retains much of its orig blue finish and has presentation on backstrap “LIEUT. E.W.HENRY TO / LIEUT. D.L. BRAINE 1861”. Daniel L. Braine (1829-1898) was a true Navy career officer having left his New York home at the age of 17 to become a Midshipman on the “Austin” out of Galveston, Texas. Braine served on both the “Mississippi” and “John Adams” during the Mexican War. During the Civil War, he had his first command aboard the “Monticello” with his first engagement with the rebel battery at Sewell’s Point at Hampton Roads, Virginia. Just prior to Braine’s assignment as Acting Commander of the Monticello, he was given this revolver by Lt. Edmund Wilkes Henry who was assigned with Braine in New York City just prior to each of their reassignments in January, 1861. Braine was promoted to Lt. Commander, July, 1862 and was later Captain of the “Mississippi”. Braine’s last Civil War command was on the “Pequot”. Braine would be involved in the capture of blockade runners, including the sinking of the well known blockade runner “Ella” while on this last Civil War command. Daniel Braine served on a total of 22 vessels during his naval tenure from 1846-1887, commanding the last eleven: Monticello, 1861; Vicksburg, 1863; Pequot, 1864; Shamokin, 1868; Juniata, 1873; Vermont, 1873; Colorado, 1875; Powhatan, 1879; Tristan Shandy, 188;, Lancaster, 1886; Talapossa, 1887. The USS Juniata which was under the command of Daniel Braine, made national headlines in 1873 when searching the Arctic for survivors of the ill-fated voyage of the USS Polaris. Braine was promoted from Commander to Captain in 1874, then Commodore in 1885, and finally Rear Admiral, September 4, 1887. Braine’s grandson, Clinton Elgin Braine (1894-1951), was also a livelong naval officer; a Captain and Chief of Staff for Admiral Ingraham during WWII. In Daniel Braine’s honor, the USS Braine, DD630 was commissioned March 7, 1943 and this destroyer was christened by the wife of his grandson who was currently on duty in the Pacific. This lot is accompanied by 3-first edition texts that Braine is mentioned in: The Navy in the Civil War – The Atlantic Coast, Daniel Ammen, 1883; The Rebel Shore – The Story of Union Sea Power in the Civil War, James Merrill, 1957; The Blockade-Runners – True Tales of Running the Yankee Blockade of the Confederate Coast, Dave Horner, 1968. Also accompanying, is a large binder of research and correspondence including early bills of sale, history, provenance and photographs and images of 18 vessels associated with Braine. PROVENANCE: Daniel Lawrence Braine, 1861-1898; Capt. Clinton E. Braine (grandson), USN; James S. Cox, about 1930; J. H. Goodyear, 1976. Published and pictured October, 1977 in The Monthly Bugle – The Pennsylvania Antique Gun Collections Association newsletter. CONDITION: Gun is overall very good to fine, retaining over half of it’s orig blue, with scattered areas of staining. Inscription is easily read with some dinging marks as noted in photographs at top of backstrap. Stock retains 90% of its orig bright factory varnish. Markings are all crisp and clear. Cyl scene is 90%+ discernible. Mechanically, gun functions well with crisp rifling and bore. Casing is sound and solid still retaining numerous lead projectiles, a small screwdriver, a “Colt’s Patent” marked, 2-cavity brass mold, correct with rounded handles for Root, double eagle with stars powder flask, orig cap tin with label and functional key. 51543-1 JS (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1167 Click here to view provenance |
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1168
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$4,887.50 |
FINE CIVIL WAR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH BEAUTIFUL CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.SN 128320. Cal. 36. Standard configuration of a mid-war Colt Navy revolver popular among officers both North and South. 7-1-2″ oct bbl with 1-line NY address, 6-shot cylinder with rolled Ormsby Naval battle scene. This particular gun was made in 1862 and is in beautiful condition retaining much of its orig finish with a very unusual pair of full checkered ivory grips. Gun is all matching and has an “I” stamped adjacent to each SN which is thought to designate ivory. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains about 90% bright blue finish. Cylinder has strong traces of blue with about 80% discernible Naval battle scene. 5 of 6 safety pins are serviceable. Trigger guard retains strong traces of silver plate in protected areas. Backstrap has tiny traces of silver in protected areas and its SN has been re-engraved. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” stocks fit well with hand worn patina. Mechanically gun is fine with crisp, shiny bore. 50412-40 (4,000-6,000) ESA – Lot 1168 |
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1169
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$1,150.00 |
RARE CIRCA 1855 CALIFORNIA “SLIM JIM” FLAP HOLSTER FOR COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY REVOLVER WITH EMBOSSED CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL.These rare holsters were made during the California Gold Rush, with California State seal embossed in flap and Indian shooting a bow and arrow embossed in body. This holster fits a small guard Model 1851 Colt Navy 4th Models with large trigger guards are too wide. This example is in beautiful condition with well defined decoration and original German silver muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Dow H. Heard, Houston, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Body retains excellent patina, well defined figure of Indian shooting bow and arrow, though worn at high areas, light scuffing. Flap shows California State seal of seated Eureka with bear standing by her feet. Flap, is heavily crazed and folded but embossed design is discernible and “EUREKA” is discernible beneath the seal. Closure tab is torn and reinforced with old leather and cloth, restoration to back of tab. 50412-91 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1169 |
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1170
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$0.00 |
LOT OF A CAST IRON TWO-PIECE SIGN FROM THE COLT PLANT AND A BRASS BOILER PLATE ALSO FROM THE COLT PLANT.Painted blue with white highlights, the cast iron sign is manufactured in two pieces. Each section has a squared end which abuts the other with the opposing ends having scalloped corners. The long section is 48″ and the short section 37-1/2″ and both are 5-1/2″ wide, 3/8″ thick. The borders and lettering are raised above the background and read “COLT’S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG., CO.”. The bottom right end of the short section is marked “B. 26612” and the long section “B. 26613″. Each section has four mounting holes. The brass boiler plate measures 6-3/4″ x 2-7/8″ x 1/8”. The brass plate has raised lettering with hand-stamped panels which reads “120 4″ TUBES 13 FT. LONG / 12 WIDE 10 HIGH / 2-36 DRUMS 1/2 THICK 20′-7 LONG / OPEN HEARTH STEEL 55000LBS. / BUILT TO CARRY 200LBS. PRESSURE. / JOB NO. 10226 1923”. Accompanied by a letter on official Colt letterhead stationery but not an official letter, over the signature of Don Cox, Colt Custom Gunsmith. The body of the letter states that Mr. Cox acquired these items from Mark Schwinger and sold them to John Godroe. He states that before he obtained them the late Martin Huber, Colt Historian Emeritus told him that during his walks around the plant on his lunch hour, he recalled seeing this sign on the Boiler Room wall. Mr. Cox states that this sign had originally been painted maroon with white lettering, but had been painted over many times. He had it sandblasted and painted its current colors. Mr. Cox doesn’t clearly state how he obtained the brass boiler plate sign. Mr. Cox was for many years a Custom Gunsmith at the Colt plant. CONDITION: The cast iron sign is sound and retains most of its blue and white paint. The brass boiler plate sign shows wear and cleaning with a few nicks and dings and a screwdriver scrape around the right mounting hole escutcheon. 51720-4 JRL (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1170 Click here to view provenance |
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1171
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$8,050.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE LIMITED EDITION RAMPANT COLT BRONZE STATUE.SN 36 of 100. Statue is cast bronze of the very famous Colt trademark of a rearing stallion produced by the late Tommy Haas in 1968. Mr. Haas, the ultimate craftsman and reproduction artist faithfully copied the orig lead casting formally in the Colt archives and, at that time owned by famous Colt researcher, author & publisher R.L. Wilson. These new castings faithfully followed the orig and exactly 100 castings were made from the orig mold under the supervision of Mr. Haas. Statue measures 21″ high including a 1-1/2″ thick base by about 21″ long. Mounted on a cast bronze oval base that is also 21″ long by about 11″ wide. The base is somewhat domed with cast foliate and rock patterns with a pair of crossed Paterson revolvers towards the front center above the attached 3-5/8″ by 1-1/2″ brass plaque which is engraved “The / Rampant Colt / 36 of one hundred”. The horse as noted, is rearing in the posture representing a war horse holding a spear in it’s mouth and another between it’s front legs as though breaking it. There were only of 100 these bronzes cast in 1968 from the original Cold lead mold pattern of the Rampant Colt that was in the colt factory originally in 1855. The bronze is cast with an embellished base that exhibits two crossed Colt Texas Paterson revolvers. It has a brass escutcheon: The Rampant Colt/ #36 of One Hundred. This bronze is in excellent condition and is complete with two arrows as originally produced. The size is 21 inches high and 10 inches deep and 21 inches wide. Weight about 35 lbs. A wonderful highlight to any colt collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. 51638-1 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 1171 |
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1172
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$46,000.00 |
SCARCE WERNER WAGON WORKS REPLICA 1846 CONCORD NINE PASSENGER STAGECOACH.Incredible reproduction stagecoach built by the Werner Wagon Works of Horton, Kansas using patterns from the orig Concord designs of 1846. This coach is in Wells Fargo style completely handcrafted using white oak, ash and yellow poplar. The body and door panels are all oak framed with panel inserts made with mortise & tenon joints (not plywood skinned). All the hardware is hand-forged in orig patterns, including door handles, steps, luggage rack on top and other metal fittings. Interior is configured for 9-passengers with a 3-person seat at the rear facing forward, another 3-person seat at the front facing to the rear and a fold-up 3-person middle seat. All the seats are covered in button & tufted black leather. The wheels are handmade with new wagon-style hubs with roller bearing inserts. The two front wheels are 46″ in diameter and the two rear wheels 60″ in diameter, all with 2″ wide steel rims. The running gear is constructed of white oak with all hand-forged irons. The throughbraces are leather, 3″ wide and 80′ long on each side. These throughbraces are the wrapped leather on which the coach body rides to give it a comfortable motion. The luggage rack on top is hand-forged and of orig design. The front and rear boots are hand sewn leather and the brakes are mechanical rub blocks. The coach windows have adjustable black leather curtains and the fold-down passenger steps are hand-forged. The coach is painted in bright red with black pinstriping on the body and the wheels & running gear are bright yellow with pinstriping. The entire paint job has the base coat with a clear coat protective finish. The large panels in the door are painted with the image of a large western mansion as seen through a stone and log ranch gate with the inscription “THE MOTHERWELL”. Above the doors on a black panel is inscribed “WESTERN STATES RANCHES”. On each side of the drivers box, just above the front boot is painted a brand that appears to be “lazy W and running A”. Dimensions of the coach as supplied by consignor are 14′ long x 6’4″ wide and about 9′ high. Dimensions do not include the length of the tongue. This is a stagecoach that is a faithful reproduction and can be used without fear of showing wear or damage to an original classic coach. Note: This coach is located in Logandale, Nevada, which is about 45 miles north of Las Vegas. It will be the buyers responsibility to arrange transportation to its new location. PROVENANCE: The Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Appears to be pristine and in excellent condition. Interior and leather boots are equally new. 51694-1 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1172 |
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1173
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$39,100.00 |
EXTRAORDINARY AND RARE HIGHLY EMBELLISHED EDWARD BOHLIN “SPECIAL MODEL SADDLE WITH DIAMOND AND GOLD OVERLAY BRIDLE AND HALTER”.Beautiful brown leather saddle with embossed floral decoration throughout is silver mounted with well over 100 silver conchos and intricate silver spots. A silver shield shaped plaque “EDWARD H BOHLIN / SADDLE MAKERS & SILVERSMITH / HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA / MADE FOR / FRED W. BERGMAN, JR” found on front of seat. The entire front, as well as cantle edge, are adorned with finely engraved chased heavy sterling silver. The back of the cantle board is fully silver mounted and also finely engraved and chased with repousse flowers engraved in central panel “FRED W BERMAN, JR / ELKINS PARK PA”. Fred William Bergman, Jr. (1916-1978) was a world renown nurseryman best known for his specimen garden “Raraflora” near Philadelphia, his biography states he was quirky recluse. Martingale is adorned with large 3-1/2″ silver floral concho. Bridle, reins and headstall have leather markings of “Visalia Stock / Saddler / San Fran”. Silver buckles also marked “Visalia”, but the three conchos decorating headstall have gold inlay and diamonds and are “Bohlin”. These three conchos have steer heads on two and cowboy on bucking bronco on other; lower steer head concho has single mine cut diamond and the larger steer head is adorned with four mine cut diamonds (about 15-20 points each) as seen in photos. Bit is silver trimmed with matching engraving and floral conchos. Russet round reins are mounted with series of sterling collars over their first 16″ before flattening the rest of their length. The orig Bohlin saddle pad with alternating black and white wool trim is present along with saddle stand. Accompanying this lot are 10 orig photographs of this saddle taken circa 1940 with Mr. Bergman on horseback with saddle along with orig 336 pg Bohlin Catalog with Bergman’s name and address and notes as to extras he wished along with notes on Martingale & Headstall from Visalia (9/18/42). Also accompanying is cowboy hat made by Leyburn, which has inscription on sweatband “Fred W Bergman, Jr. Cuba 1934” along with address in Philadelphia. PROVENANCE: Fred W. Bergman, Jr., about 1942; Christies, Lot 423, November 30, 1999. CONDITION: Saddle overall is sound and solid. Leather has areas of crazing and dryness to some straps, but overall above average and well preserved. Reins show much crazing but are sound and complete as is leather on headstall and bridle. Silver appears complete, including all spots and tips. There are scattered small dings and dents in candle edging and stirrup cover facings. Chain holding three conchos on headstall is broken on left side. Accompanying hat has some stitching and cord loose in sweatband, with scattered moth tracking. Catalog is complete with soiling and cracking at hinges. Photographs are all very good. 51493-1 JS (30,000-50,000) – Lot 1173 Click here to view provenance |
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1174
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$7,475.00 |
VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NO. 1-1/2 OLD MODEL SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.SN 6366. Cal. 32RF. Rare revolver with 3-1/2″ ribbed oct bbl, half-moon front sight and 2-line address with patent dates. Cylinder is unfluted with 5 chambers and revolver is mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips. Left side of buttstrap, under the grip is marked with the assembly number “E4″ with matching assembly number on rear face of bbl lug and front face of cylinder. Revolver is engraved in L. D. Nimschke-style, probably by the master himself with about 65-70% coverage beautiful intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that has very fine pearled background. Front flat of the top strap and correspondingly rear edge of bbl flat are engraved in mirror image half flower blossoms. Top of the backstrap and around the muzzle are engraved to match with geometric patterns down the backstrap and on the buttstrap. Cylinder has a full band of matching foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by an orig burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, a cartridge block in the left front with recesses for 40 cartridges containing 36 rds of 32RF short cartridges with mixed head stamps and a recess in the front edge of the cartridge block contains an orig Smith & Wesson steel cleaning rod. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as being shipped Oct 25 1865 to James D. Brewer Hardware, Corner of Main & State Street, Springfield, Mass, as having a 3-1/2” bbl, engraved and ivory grips in a 2-gun shipment. James D. Brewer was born in 1819 and after finishing high school and working in Massachusetts, Ohio and New York City in various clerking positions as a 20 year old returned to Springfield and established the James D. Brewer Hardware Company. In 1836, Mr. Brewer along with various other Springfield luminaries, including Horace Smith founded the Chicopee Bank. Under the National Bank Act of 1865, with a capital infusion of $400,000 they incorporated the Chicopee National Bank. Mr. Brewer would serve as its first President 1865-1866 and Horace Smith would later become its President, 1887-1893. In 1846, Mr. Brewer incorporated the Springfield Water Power Company and in 1847 he incorporated the Springfield Gas & Light Company. In 1857, Mr. Brewer along with Homer Foote and Daniel B. Wesson incorporated the Springfield Safe & Trust Company. In addition to all of his other business interests, Mr. Brewer was the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department and Director of the Agawam Canal Company. He died in February 1886. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 80% strong orig silver with losses from flaking, not wear. Engraving remains sharp and clean with only a few small scattered spots of rust. Grips are sound with a few minor age lines and show a golden ivory patina. Strong bright bore with a few spots of pitting. Case is sound with normal handling and storage nicks & scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Interior is heavily faded with light soil and damage from the hammer spur. Ammunition is oxidized with tarnish on the copper cases. Altogether, a fine scarce revolver. 51820-3 (6,500-8,500) ESA – Lot 1174 Click here to view provenance |
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1176
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$0.00 |
EXTREMELY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED WITH GOLD FINISH SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 SINGLE ACTION TARGET REVOLVER.SN 28020. Cal 44 Russian. Gold finish with 6-1/2″ key hole shaped bbl, target front sight & target rear sight as part of the bbl latch. Mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is factory engraved with about 50-60% coverage very fine, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Matching engraving is found on the top strap, back strap & buttstrap with additional matching engraving on the cylinder lands between the flutes. Accompanied by a Smith & Wesson factory letter which identifies this revolver as a “Special Order Variation” in caliber 44 Russian which was shipped on Nov 5 1892 to James Conlin, no address listed. Records show that it was shipped with a 6-1/2″ bbl, gold plated finish, engraved & pearl grips. The letter further states that this revolver was completed with a group of other special revolvers but the invoices are no longer available to provide details. Mr. James S. Conlin was a world famous target shooter who owned a shooting gallery in New York in the 1890s. He was very well known in target shooting circles and competed with some of the top name shooters of that day. This is revolver serial number 28020 is nearly identical to the Annie Oakley presentation gun currently housed at the Autry Museum in CA. A number of Model 3 revolvers in the upper 27000 and lower 28000 serial range where presented to notable shooters and Friends of the Wesson family. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching numbers. Overall retains 60-70% orig gold finish with the balance having flaked to dark metal patina. Trigger guard retains case colors on the sides with the balance turned silver. Hammer retains strong case colors especially on the right side and rear edge. Right grip has a chip at the frame otherwise grips are sound with good fire and color. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Appears to be unfired. Loss of finish appears to be simply from poor storage. 51600-1 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1176 Click here to view provenance |
