INTERESTING ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER FROM THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH.

INTERESTING ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER FROM THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH. SN 244050. Cal. .31, 4″ oct. bbl. 2-pc pearl grips engraved on the backstrap “THE SUNFLOWER MINING Co/R.J.Rose/FT.SCOTT KANSAS”. This inscription apparently was added when the Sunflower Mining Co. was formed early in 1898. Accompanied by an original stock certificate made out in Rose’s name; a small photo of Rose dressed in cold winter clothing with large mittens and seated on a chair; an advertisement for Maps of Alaska and a newspaper clipping stating that the members of the mining company were leaving for the Alaska mines on March 15th. The year was not given on the clipping, but Captain R. J. Rose was listed as Vice President of the company. CONDITION: Gray patina over all with much pitting on the cylinder. Pearl grips are good but slightly dirty. Action needs some adjustment. Framed articles are generally good, but slightly dirty. 4-47491 (4,750-5,750)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002

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
	1518	$6,037.50	INTERESTING ENGRAVED COLT POCKET REVOLVER FROM THE KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH. SN 244050. Cal. .31, 4″ oct. bbl. 2-pc pearl grips engraved on the backstrap “THE SUNFLOWER MINING Co/R.J.Rose/FT.SCOTT KANSAS”. This inscription apparently was added when the Sunflower Mining Co. was formed early in 1898. Accompanied by an original stock certificate made out in Rose’s name; a small photo of Rose dressed in cold winter clothing with large mittens and seated on a chair; an advertisement for Maps of Alaska and a newspaper clipping stating that the members of the mining company were leaving for the Alaska mines on March 15th. The year was not given on the clipping, but Captain R. J. Rose was listed as Vice President of the company. CONDITION: Gray patina over all with much pitting on the cylinder. Pearl grips are good but slightly dirty. Action needs some adjustment. Framed articles are generally good, but slightly dirty. 4-47491 (4,750-5,750) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2002 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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