*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER REFERRED TO AS A “BAR-B-QUE GUN”.

SN 277973. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Gold over nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight & 2-line address with Cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with outstanding 2-pc pearl grips that have a raised carved ox head on left side with red stone eyes in gold bezels, gold horns and a gold ring in its nose. Bottom side of the left grip is inlaid with a one dollar U.S. gold coin and the top of the grip with a gold Mexican coin. Top of the right grip has a matching gold coin. Revolver is engraved in very deep foliate arabesque patterns with about 80% coverage over the frame, bbl & grip frame. Cyl is engraved to match over the entire outer diameter with un-engraved counter-point panels in and around the flutes. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 32-20, with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on May 14, 1906 in a 15-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a copy of an email from Luis Rojas of “The Engraver’s Cafe – The World’s Largest Hand Engraving Community” wherein he states that this revolver was engraved by his uncle Primitivo Rojas. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 60% orig gold-wash with the exposed areas grey metal patina. Cyl is matching patina with strong gold in the flutes and rear face. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with light frosty pitting. Left grip is chipped near the frame, otherwise grips are sound with good fire. A fine looking engraved Colt SAA! 49967-1 C&R (7,500-8,500) – Lot 2094

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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
	2094	$5,750.00	ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER REFERRED TO AS A “BAR-B-QUE GUN”. SN 277973. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Gold over nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight & 2-line address with Cal. marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with outstanding 2-pc pearl grips that have a raised carved ox head on left side with red stone eyes in gold bezels, gold horns and a gold ring in its nose. Bottom side of the left grip is inlaid with a one dollar U.S. gold coin and the top of the grip with a gold Mexican coin. Top of the right grip has a matching gold coin. Revolver is engraved in very deep foliate arabesque patterns with about 80% coverage over the frame, bbl & grip frame. Cyl is engraved to match over the entire outer diameter with un-engraved counter-point panels in and around the flutes. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 32-20, with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on May 14, 1906 in a 15-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a copy of an email from Luis Rojas of “The Engraver’s Cafe – The World’s Largest Hand Engraving Community” wherein he states that this revolver was engraved by his uncle Primitivo Rojas. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 60% orig gold-wash with the exposed areas grey metal patina. Cyl is matching patina with strong gold in the flutes and rear face. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with light frosty pitting. Left grip is chipped near the frame, otherwise grips are sound with good fire. A fine looking engraved Colt SAA! 49967-1 C&R (7,500-8,500) – Lot 2094 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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*ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER REFERRED TO AS A “BAR-B-QUE GUN”.