*FINE PRE-WWII ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 349732. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Colt medallion ivory grips with a raised carved eagle & American shield on the right side. SN was observed on the frame and right sides of the front & back straps, under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about C+ coverage consisting of about 65% coverage flowing foliate & floral arabesque patterns that have fine stippled background. Recoil shield, loading gate, top of back strap and butt strap have Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” shaped patterns incorporated into the engraving. Matching patterns extend over the top strap, sides of the bbl and outer radius of ejector housing. Additional matching patterns are on the heel, butt strap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in matching patterns on the lands between the flutes. Outer radius of ejector head is engraved with a hunter star. Altogether a fine example of Mr. Glahn’s engraving, probably from the factory. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear; ejector housing retains about 92-94% strong orig blue; frame retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere; hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, bright on the sides & rear edge, faded on top edge; cyl retains about 95% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some thinning on the front face; trigger guard retains most of its strong orig blue with thin front strap; back strap retains strong blue at the top being a gray patina down the back strap. Grips have several age lines with the left grip a golden ivory patina and the right grip a white ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; shows very little use. 4-50228 JR166 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1345

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
	1345	$37,375.00	FINE PRE-WWII ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 349732. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc Colt medallion ivory grips with a raised carved eagle & American shield on the right side. SN was observed on the frame and right sides of the front & back straps, under the grip. Rear face of cyl has last two digits of matching SN. Revolver is engraved by Wilbur Glahn in about C+ coverage consisting of about 65% coverage flowing foliate & floral arabesque patterns that have fine stippled background. Recoil shield, loading gate, top of back strap and butt strap have Mr. Glahn’s distinctive “V” shaped patterns incorporated into the engraving. Matching patterns extend over the top strap, sides of the bbl and outer radius of ejector housing. Additional matching patterns are on the heel, butt strap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in matching patterns on the lands between the flutes. Outer radius of ejector head is engraved with a hunter star. Altogether a fine example of Mr. Glahn’s engraving, probably from the factory. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Bbl retains 97-98% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear; ejector housing retains about 92-94% strong orig blue; frame retains bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere; hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, bright on the sides & rear edge, faded on top edge; cyl retains about 95% strong orig blue with sharp edge wear and some thinning on the front face; trigger guard retains most of its strong orig blue with thin front strap; back strap retains strong blue at the top being a gray patina down the back strap. Grips have several age lines with the left grip a golden ivory patina and the right grip a white ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; shows very little use. 4-50228 JR166 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1345 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}

*FINE PRE-WWII ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.