RARE ENGRAVED RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 198174. Cal. 44. This nice example of contemporarily engraved Richards Army conversion with excellent coverage including engraved cylinder in matching scroll and punch dot designs. Engraving is quite reminiscent of Nemske and quite likely from his shop. This pleasing example exhibits checkered ivory Colt grips, and overall retains most of its original nickel plating. PROVENANCE: The Estate of W. G. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal all matching SNs except bbl which is 200552, but appears to have grown up with this gun with matching wear to plating and engraving. Wedge is unserialized as is proper in this serial range and Colt factory grips have numbers inked on ivory backstrap channel “9798” though not matching fit gun well. There is about 1/4″ chip in ejector housing just rear of guide. Overall pistol retains 90%+ original nickel with reductions mostly noted at muzzle, facings of bbl to frame, with scattered areas of freckling and bubbling. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips have hand worn patina with small chip on inner left toe. Mechanically sound with crisp discernible bore. 49973-141 JS IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1269

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	1269	$7,475.00	RARE ENGRAVED RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER. SN 198174. Cal. 44. This nice example of contemporarily engraved Richards Army conversion with excellent coverage including engraved cylinder in matching scroll and punch dot designs. Engraving is quite reminiscent of Nemske and quite likely from his shop. This pleasing example exhibits checkered ivory Colt grips, and overall retains most of its original nickel plating. PROVENANCE: The Estate of W. G. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal all matching SNs except bbl which is 200552, but appears to have grown up with this gun with matching wear to plating and engraving. Wedge is unserialized as is proper in this serial range and Colt factory grips have numbers inked on ivory backstrap channel “9798” though not matching fit gun well. There is about 1/4″ chip in ejector housing just rear of guide. Overall pistol retains 90%+ original nickel with reductions mostly noted at muzzle, facings of bbl to frame, with scattered areas of freckling and bubbling. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grips have hand worn patina with small chip on inner left toe. Mechanically sound with crisp discernible bore. 49973-141 JS IVORY (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1269 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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RARE ENGRAVED RICHARDS CONVERSION COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER.