EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 149805. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “41” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent date and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips that are probably not orig to this revolver. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and his trademark flower blossom patterns on the recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap has snake & dot patterns with other typical Helfricht patterns in the front gullets of frame. Engraving patterns extend up both sides of the bbl with snake & dot border around the address. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s fan pattern and geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved in typical alternating Helfricht patterns on the lands between the flutes with snake & dot patterns around the rear edge. Base pin is a period of use replacement. Accompanied by a very unusual, late 1800s period black Moroccan leather, doe skin lined small holster that fits this revolver perfectly. Right outside of the holster is fitted with a spring clip riveted to the holster. Also accompanied by a letter dated June 21,1994 to Mr. David Jackson of Dallas, TX over the signature of Martha Ann Reading of Dallas, TX. She states that this revolver, identified by caliber, was used by Mr. Albert A. Kochan when he was a brand inspector at the Houston Stockyards and she speculates he was a city marshal at that time. She states he later lived in Richmond, TX where he died in the 1940s and is buried there. She states that the accompanying holster was his original utility holster which he wore inside the waistband of his pants. The last paragraph, in part states “Mr. Albert was my husbands grandfather and was very proud of that particular gun–“. Additionally accompanied by 2 Colt Factory letters, each advising Mr. Rholes that there was no record of this revolver. According Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were an estimated 1000 single action sheriffs model revolvers produced in the period 1882-1911. Of that number he estimates that 350 had standard black powder frames and only about 8 had barrels longer than 4 inches. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue turning plum on the right side with a few scattered spots of light pitting toward the muzzle. Frame & grip frame retain traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas being mostly a plum/brown patina. Cylinder is matching patina. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Grip locator pin is a replacement. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster shows heavy wear with some stitching losses around the edges. It appears that this holster was made for a 4″ bbl but it is extremely evident that this revolver has been used in this holster extensively. The toe is open showing heavy wear in the correct areas around the toe. 4-50691 JR68 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1197

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
	1197	$44,275.00	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 149805. Cal. 41 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of bbl is marked “41” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent date and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips that are probably not orig to this revolver. Revolver is deluxe engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on the frame and his trademark flower blossom patterns on the recoil shield & loading gate. Top strap has snake & dot patterns with other typical Helfricht patterns in the front gullets of frame. Engraving patterns extend up both sides of the bbl with snake & dot border around the address. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s fan pattern and geometric patterns down the back strap, on the butt strap & trigger guard. Cylinder is engraved in typical alternating Helfricht patterns on the lands between the flutes with snake & dot patterns around the rear edge. Base pin is a period of use replacement. Accompanied by a very unusual, late 1800s period black Moroccan leather, doe skin lined small holster that fits this revolver perfectly. Right outside of the holster is fitted with a spring clip riveted to the holster. Also accompanied by a letter dated June 21,1994 to Mr. David Jackson of Dallas, TX over the signature of Martha Ann Reading of Dallas, TX. She states that this revolver, identified by caliber, was used by Mr. Albert A. Kochan when he was a brand inspector at the Houston Stockyards and she speculates he was a city marshal at that time. She states he later lived in Richmond, TX where he died in the 1940s and is buried there. She states that the accompanying holster was his original utility holster which he wore inside the waistband of his pants. The last paragraph, in part states “Mr. Albert was my husbands grandfather and was very proud of that particular gun–“. Additionally accompanied by 2 Colt Factory letters, each advising Mr. Rholes that there was no record of this revolver. According Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran there were an estimated 1000 single action sheriffs model revolvers produced in the period 1882-1911. Of that number he estimates that 350 had standard black powder frames and only about 8 had barrels longer than 4 inches. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70-75% orig blue turning plum on the right side with a few scattered spots of light pitting toward the muzzle. Frame & grip frame retain traces of orig finish in the most sheltered areas being mostly a plum/brown patina. Cylinder is matching patina. Grips are sound with great fire & color. Grip locator pin is a replacement. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Holster shows heavy wear with some stitching losses around the edges. It appears that this holster was made for a 4″ bbl but it is extremely evident that this revolver has been used in this holster extensively. The toe is open showing heavy wear in the correct areas around the toe. 4-50691 JR68 (40,000-60,000) – Lot 1197 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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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SHERIFF’S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.