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SN 341117. Cal 38 S&W. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with rampant Colt silver medallion, 2-pc walnut grips. The trigger guard has had the front 1/3 cut away to give quick access to the trigger and the hammer spur has been bobbed and front sight rounded. Colt “VP” proof is not visible. J. Henry Fitzgerald was a Colt employee 1918-1944 and apparently was a very flamboyant character. He was a firearms expert, instructor, lecturer and author, primarily involving the rapid employment of firearms in the line of duty, to police officers and undercover operatives. Fitzgerald designed the cutaway, short-barreled revolvers for concealed carry, known as the “Fitz Special”, as found here. Factory modified examples are thought to number under 100 and are noted in the factory records with “Special Features”. Accompanied by a scarce Heiser spring shoulder holster from which the shoulder straps have been cut. PROVENANCE: There are no Colt factory records for this gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp blue showing only sharp edge wear. Has been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. Holster, as noted is fine. 4-53693 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2157

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	2157	$2,300.00	COLT “FITZ-STYLE” BANKERS SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 341117. Cal 38 S&W. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, fixed sights and mounted with rampant Colt silver medallion, 2-pc walnut grips. The trigger guard has had the front 1/3 cut away to give quick access to the trigger and the hammer spur has been bobbed and front sight rounded. Colt “VP” proof is not visible. J. Henry Fitzgerald was a Colt employee 1918-1944 and apparently was a very flamboyant character. He was a firearms expert, instructor, lecturer and author, primarily involving the rapid employment of firearms in the line of duty, to police officers and undercover operatives. Fitzgerald designed the cutaway, short-barreled revolvers for concealed carry, known as the “Fitz Special”, as found here. Factory modified examples are thought to number under 100 and are noted in the factory records with “Special Features”. Accompanied by a scarce Heiser spring shoulder holster from which the shoulder straps have been cut. PROVENANCE: There are no Colt factory records for this gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 98% crisp blue showing only sharp edge wear. Has been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp. Bright, shiny bore. Holster, as noted is fine. 4-53693 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 2157 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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