VERY FINE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 111060. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly dinged full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with 1-pc Ivory grip that is constructed in the orig factory manner of 2-pcs of Ivory attached to 2 wooden spacers to create the 1-pc grip. Engraved in New York style by Cuno Helfricht with about “B” coverage well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Engraving extends over the top strap, both sides of the bbl, and each side of the muzzle. Top of the backstrap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s fan panel with matching foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap and at the heel. Screws, trigger and base pin are all fire blued. Hammer is color case hardened. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 with 5-1/2″ bbl “soft” finish, type of stocks not listed, and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on July 14, 1884 in a 6 gun shipment. Under remarks the letter states that the word “soft” indicates that the frame and loading gate were not case hardened before it was shipped so that it could be engraved outside of the factory. This revolver was produced in 1884 at a time when the West was still wild and firearms were daily use working tools. Most likely this revolver was a special presentation to someone of importance or belonged to a wealthy individual. The fact that is shows very little use, lends credibility to the latter speculation. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Shows very little use, having been fired, but not very much. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel with a small flaked area left side of bbl and dulling on the ejector housing and backstrap. Cylinder shows light nickel loss from holster wear around the front edge, otherwise retains most of its strong orig nickel. Grip has several age lines but is sound with a smooth mellow Ivory patina. Screws, trigger and base pine retain about all of their orig fire blue. Hammer retains about all of its strong orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, with some fine frosting. (WG-005) 4-51099 JR352 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 2052

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
	2052	$29,900.00	VERY FINE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 111060. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly dinged full front sight and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45 CAL”. Mounted with 1-pc Ivory grip that is constructed in the orig factory manner of 2-pcs of Ivory attached to 2 wooden spacers to create the 1-pc grip. Engraved in New York style by Cuno Helfricht with about “B” coverage well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with pearled background. Engraving extends over the top strap, both sides of the bbl, and each side of the muzzle. Top of the backstrap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s fan panel with matching foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap and at the heel. Screws, trigger and base pin are all fire blued. Hammer is color case hardened. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 45 with 5-1/2″ bbl “soft” finish, type of stocks not listed, and shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, on July 14, 1884 in a 6 gun shipment. Under remarks the letter states that the word “soft” indicates that the frame and loading gate were not case hardened before it was shipped so that it could be engraved outside of the factory. This revolver was produced in 1884 at a time when the West was still wild and firearms were daily use working tools. Most likely this revolver was a special presentation to someone of importance or belonged to a wealthy individual. The fact that is shows very little use, lends credibility to the latter speculation. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Shows very little use, having been fired, but not very much. Overall retains 95-96% strong orig nickel with a small flaked area left side of bbl and dulling on the ejector housing and backstrap. Cylinder shows light nickel loss from holster wear around the front edge, otherwise retains most of its strong orig nickel. Grip has several age lines but is sound with a smooth mellow Ivory patina. Screws, trigger and base pine retain about all of their orig fire blue. Hammer retains about all of its strong orig case colors. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, with some fine frosting. (WG-005) 4-51099 JR352 (35,000-50,000) – Lot 2052 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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VERY FINE HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.