BULLDOG REVOLVER INSCRIBED “W.F. CODY”.

SN 8. Cal 45. This little Belgian Bulldog with 3-11/16″ bbl appears “as found” with a simple script inscription on reverse “W.F. CODY”. The inscription, as can be seen in photos, appears orig and contemporary to use of this gun as the corrosion and denting appears consistent and we believe this gun was inscribed when the gun was new. Unfortunately, there is no other provenance and we are relying strictly on inscription. The low SN on this gun could indicate that this was a gift by the Liege maker as this particular model was becoming very popular worldwide in the 1880s at the height of the popularity of Cody’s Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Shows. Regardless, this Bulldog SN 8 is nicely inscribed to Buffalo Bill and inscription does indeed appear impeccable. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall retaining about 90% of its orig nickel with balance dark and pitted especially at butt; checkered wood stocks are sound and well fitted with wear and scattered dings and dents. 4-50429 JS237 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2234

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
	2234	$11,500.00	BULLDOG REVOLVER INSCRIBED “W.F. CODY”. SN 8. Cal 45. This little Belgian Bulldog with 3-11/16″ bbl appears “as found” with a simple script inscription on reverse “W.F. CODY”. The inscription, as can be seen in photos, appears orig and contemporary to use of this gun as the corrosion and denting appears consistent and we believe this gun was inscribed when the gun was new. Unfortunately, there is no other provenance and we are relying strictly on inscription. The low SN on this gun could indicate that this was a gift by the Liege maker as this particular model was becoming very popular worldwide in the 1880s at the height of the popularity of Cody’s Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Shows. Regardless, this Bulldog SN 8 is nicely inscribed to Buffalo Bill and inscription does indeed appear impeccable. CONDITION: Gun is very good overall retaining about 90% of its orig nickel with balance dark and pitted especially at butt; checkered wood stocks are sound and well fitted with wear and scattered dings and dents. 4-50429 JS237 (12,500-20,000) – Lot 2234 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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BULLDOG REVOLVER INSCRIBED “W.F. CODY”.