*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER, ROBERT GOSS.

SN 35333SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last three digits of matching serial number inside each grip. Matching serial numbers are found on left side of front & back strap under the grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, black, hinged lid cardboard box that has black & gold end label. Included in the box is an orig owner’s pamphlet, a warranty card & handling instructions pamphlet. Also included is a twisted wire handle cleaning brush. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included this revolver, two Colt semi-auto pistols, a Smith & Wesson registered magnum revolver and another Colt Single Action revolver, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Appears to be new & unfired with crisp bright blues and brilliant case colors; grips are equally new; box has a break in the front edge at the top, otherwise is sound, showing light corner and edge wear; pamphlets are fine. 4-50657 JR419 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1289

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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	1289	$5,462.50	COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER, ROBERT GOSS. SN 35333SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last three digits of matching serial number inside each grip. Matching serial numbers are found on left side of front & back strap under the grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, black, hinged lid cardboard box that has black & gold end label. Included in the box is an orig owner’s pamphlet, a warranty card & handling instructions pamphlet. Also included is a twisted wire handle cleaning brush. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included this revolver, two Colt semi-auto pistols, a Smith & Wesson registered magnum revolver and another Colt Single Action revolver, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Appears to be new & unfired with crisp bright blues and brilliant case colors; grips are equally new; box has a break in the front edge at the top, otherwise is sound, showing light corner and edge wear; pamphlets are fine. 4-50657 JR419 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1289 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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*COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER, ROBERT GOSS.