Revised: 10/2/2014

James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also.

THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS!

RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BELONGING TO TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR OF MONTANA PRESTON H. LESLIE.

SN 61259. 45 Cal. Accompanied by affidavit from the great-great grandson of territorial governor of Montana, Preston H. Leslie who served from February 8, 1887 through April 13, 1889. He later was appointed US District attorney for Montana March 1, 1894 and served in that office until he died at the age of 88 in Helena, MT on February 7, 1907. Revolver started out life as a standard 1880 government purchase that orig was blue with wood grips and inspected D.F.C. (David F. Clark). Gun was in typical military configuration, now nickeled and according to affidavit was orig in a belt and holster marked Sullivan, Ft. Benton, MT (belt rig was sold separately many years ago). Preston Leslie who served as governor of Montana Territory was also ex governor of Kentucky. Lewis Yearout bought this wonderful piece of Montana history in 1973. PROVENANCE: Preston H. Leslie, Robert Lowery, Great Falls, MT, Lewis Yearout 1973, Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall as refinished. Overall retains about 90% nickel plating. Screws still retains much of their orig fire blue. Bbl, frame and trigger guard are all serial numbered 61259 (bbl 1259). Cylinder and backstrap are serial numbered 61307 (cylinder 1307). D.F.C. inspector marks are found externally on bbl, frame and cylinder. Ivory stocks are well fit with good patina. 4-53814 JS32 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3092

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3092	$9,200.00	Revised: 10/2/2014 James D. Julia Auctioneers complies with all federal laws and regulations (Please review our Ivory Position Statement): As per the President’s Executive Order of February 2014, this item with its ivory is legal to sell and buy provided there is an ESA “Antique Certification” document proving the age. You must purchase an ESA in order to take possession of the ivory. If you wish to acquire the ivory after you purchase this gun, you must hire John Sexton, who is an independent consultant with the appropriate qualifications to prepare ESA certifications accepted by government agencies. John’s address is: 1962 Portage Landing North, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. ESA statements prepared by John Sexton can be acquired for a cost of $1,500.00/each. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make payment to John for the ESA statements. The documents are prepared by John and not by James D. Julia Auctioneers. Once the ESA statement is prepared and provided to Julia’s, you can have the ivory mounts. Be sure to keep a copy of your ESA certificate for your records also. THIS GUN IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT THE IVORY MOUNTS. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE IVORY AT THE TIME OF YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU WISH TO ACQUIRE THE IVORY ITEMS, YOU MUST PURCHASE AN ESA “ANTIQUE EXEMPTION” CERTIFICATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BELONGING TO TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR OF MONTANA PRESTON H. LESLIE. SN 61259. 45 Cal. Accompanied by affidavit from the great-great grandson of territorial governor of Montana, Preston H. Leslie who served from February 8, 1887 through April 13, 1889. He later was appointed US District attorney for Montana March 1, 1894 and served in that office until he died at the age of 88 in Helena, MT on February 7, 1907. Revolver started out life as a standard 1880 government purchase that orig was blue with wood grips and inspected D.F.C. (David F. Clark). Gun was in typical military configuration, now nickeled and according to affidavit was orig in a belt and holster marked Sullivan, Ft. Benton, MT (belt rig was sold separately many years ago). Preston Leslie who served as governor of Montana Territory was also ex governor of Kentucky. Lewis Yearout bought this wonderful piece of Montana history in 1973. PROVENANCE: Preston H. Leslie, Robert Lowery, Great Falls, MT, Lewis Yearout 1973, Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall as refinished. Overall retains about 90% nickel plating. Screws still retains much of their orig fire blue. Bbl, frame and trigger guard are all serial numbered 61259 (bbl 1259). Cylinder and backstrap are serial numbered 61307 (cylinder 1307). D.F.C. inspector marks are found externally on bbl, frame and cylinder. Ivory stocks are well fit with good patina. 4-53814 JS32 (10,000-20,000) – Lot 3092 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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 SINGLE ACTION ARMY BELONGING TO TERRITORIAL GOVERNOR OF MONTANA PRESTON H. LESLIE.