*BEAUTIFUL JERRY HARPER ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN S58640A. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with Cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates & Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with custom 1-pc ivory grip that has orig Colt silver medallions. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Jerry Harper in L.D. Nimschke patterns with extra flourishes with about B+ coverage. Scrolls are beautifully executed with a fine hand showing great skill. Mr. Harper’s signature is found on right side of front strap under the grip with his engraved initial under ejector housing & rear face of cyl. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter to consignor over the signature of Jim Alaimo, former superintendent of the Colt Custom Shop & now the proprietor of Nutmeg Sports, LLC. The letter relates the biography of Jerry Harper & this revolver. Mr. Alaimo states that he produced the grips in his own shop in Connecticut where he does ivory work for the Colt Custom Gun Shop utilizing certified pre-ban African elephant ivory. Accompanied a modern wood case. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. 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: Revolver is extremely fine. Overall retains 99%+ fine custom nickel finish, appears to be new & unfired. “Certifiable pre-ban African elephant ivory” grip is equally new with a creamy ivory patina. Case is fine. 50062-68 JR134 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1355

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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
	1355	$3,737.50	BEAUTIFUL JERRY HARPER ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN S58640A. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with Cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates & Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with custom 1-pc ivory grip that has orig Colt silver medallions. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Jerry Harper in L.D. Nimschke patterns with extra flourishes with about B+ coverage. Scrolls are beautifully executed with a fine hand showing great skill. Mr. Harper’s signature is found on right side of front strap under the grip with his engraved initial under ejector housing & rear face of cyl. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter to consignor over the signature of Jim Alaimo, former superintendent of the Colt Custom Shop & now the proprietor of Nutmeg Sports, LLC. The letter relates the biography of Jerry Harper & this revolver. Mr. Alaimo states that he produced the grips in his own shop in Connecticut where he does ivory work for the Colt Custom Gun Shop utilizing certified pre-ban African elephant ivory. Accompanied a modern wood case. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. 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: Revolver is extremely fine. Overall retains 99%+ fine custom nickel finish, appears to be new & unfired. “Certifiable pre-ban African elephant ivory” grip is equally new with a creamy ivory patina. Case is fine. 50062-68 JR134 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1355 Click here to view provenance 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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*BEAUTIFUL JERRY HARPER ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.