RARE COLT NEW POLICE “COP & THUG” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SN 17360. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with “NEW POLICE 38” etched panel on the left side. Right side of bbl has an ejector housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame, below the cyl, is marked “38 CAL”. Cyl is 5-chambers with extra long flutes and stop notches on the rear face. Mounted with 2-pc, matching numbered, checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” embossed at the top and the raised embossed figures of an 1880s policeman holding a revolver defending himself against an assailant wearing a long coat and bowler hat holding a knife. There were only about 4,000 of these revolvers produced in two finishes, three calibers and four bbl lengths during the period 1882-1886. These little revolvers are rarely ever found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; etched panel is sharp & completely legible. Grips are sound showing very light wear with the left side having turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50717 JR189 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2224a

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
	2224a	$7,475.00	RARE COLT NEW POLICE “COP & THUG” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 17360. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with “NEW POLICE 38” etched panel on the left side. Right side of bbl has an ejector housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame, below the cyl, is marked “38 CAL”. Cyl is 5-chambers with extra long flutes and stop notches on the rear face. Mounted with 2-pc, matching numbered, checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” embossed at the top and the raised embossed figures of an 1880s policeman holding a revolver defending himself against an assailant wearing a long coat and bowler hat holding a knife. There were only about 4,000 of these revolvers produced in two finishes, three calibers and four bbl lengths during the period 1882-1886. These little revolvers are rarely ever found with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 75% glossy orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a light patina; etched panel is sharp & completely legible. Grips are sound showing very light wear with the left side having turned chocolate. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-50717 JR189 (3,500-5,000) – Lot 2224a 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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RARE COLT NEW POLICE “COP & THUG” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.