*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 220717. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that have a raised carved ox head on right side. Apparently the right side blind escutcheon was either damaged or stripped and someone installed an escutcheon through the ox head. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably by Cuno Helfricht in about “D” coverage with foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, a shell pattern on the left recoil shield and rope patterns on top strap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of the bbl, nearly to the muzzle with geometric patterns on top. Backstrap is engraved with a shell pattern at the top with various other patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved to match on lands between flutes. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal 38-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved and shipped to E.K. Tryon, Jr. and Co. Philadelphia PA on Jan. 28, 1902 in a 3-gun shipment. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 75-80% restored nickel showing wear on left side of bbl, ejector housing, top strap and right side of frame; nickel is mostly turned milky and the loss areas a dark patina. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50370 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1339

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
	1339	$0.00	ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 220717. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc pearl grips that have a raised carved ox head on right side. Apparently the right side blind escutcheon was either damaged or stripped and someone installed an escutcheon through the ox head. Revolver is engraved in New York style, probably by Cuno Helfricht in about “D” coverage with foliate arabesque patterns on the frame, a shell pattern on the left recoil shield and rope patterns on top strap. Foliate arabesque patterns extend up both sides of the bbl, nearly to the muzzle with geometric patterns on top. Backstrap is engraved with a shell pattern at the top with various other patterns on the backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved to match on lands between flutes. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal 38-40 with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved and shipped to E.K. Tryon, Jr. and Co. Philadelphia PA on Jan. 28, 1902 in a 3-gun shipment. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 75-80% restored nickel showing wear on left side of bbl, ejector housing, top strap and right side of frame; nickel is mostly turned milky and the loss areas a dark patina. Mechanics are fine; strong dark bore with moderate pitting. 4-50370 (9,000-14,000) – Lot 1339 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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*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.