*LOT OF TWO COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER ROBERT GOSS.

SN 124009 & 407840. Cal. 380 ACP & 25 ACP. 1). Cal. 380, blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights, standard markings and full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine and a compact, tooled, black leather holster by L.A. Sessums, Longview, Texas. 2). Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2″ bbl and fixed sights. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips and accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. Also accompanied by its orig matching numbered, dark burgundy, hinged lid, cardboard box with black & white end label and an owner’s pamphlet. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included these two pistols, a Smith & Wesson registered magnum revolver and two Colt Single Action revolvers, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1). Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear and some scattered light pinpricks of rust. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds and shows moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Holster is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains about 90% orig black finish. 2). New & unfired with crisp blue and brilliant case colors. Box is very fine with slightly worn corners. Label has a few chips in the edges but is completely legible. Pamphlet is fine. 4-50658, 4-50659 JR409 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3331

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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	3331	$2,360.00	LOT OF TWO COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER ROBERT GOSS. SN 124009 & 407840. Cal. 380 ACP & 25 ACP. 1). Cal. 380, blue finish with 3-3/4″ bbl, fixed sights, standard markings and full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips. Accompanied by one orig 2-tone magazine and a compact, tooled, black leather holster by L.A. Sessums, Longview, Texas. 2). Cal. 25 ACP. Blue finish with 2″ bbl and fixed sights. Mounted with full checkered, silver medallion walnut grips and accompanied by one orig all blue magazine. Also accompanied by its orig matching numbered, dark burgundy, hinged lid, cardboard box with black & white end label and an owner’s pamphlet. Robert G. (Bob) Goss was born Jul. 1898 in Honey Grove, TX. He apparently was a rancher/farmer until about 1924 when he enlisted in the Texas Rangers. Records show that he enlisted again in 1930 & 1932 as an unpaid appointment. He then became Chief of Police in Kilgore, TX from 1933-1935, then reenlisted in the Rangers apparently until 1940. As of this writing, very little more is known about his activities after 1940, except that he apparently was with the Texas Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. in the 1970s, and passed away in 1978. During Mr. Goss’ tenure as a Ranger it is well documented that he was the partner of Ranger Captain Manuel T. Gonzaullas, also known as “Lone Wolf Gonzaullas”. While Capt. Gonzaullas became very well known and famous, Ranger Goss was referred to as Gonzaullas’ “shadow” and was involved with him in numerous incidents and shootouts. Capt. Gonzaullas was overheard to say that Ranger Goss was the finest shot he had ever seen and he didn’t think there are a half a dozen better pistol shots in America. Ranger Goss is noted as having been Texas state pistol champion 1926-1930. Ranger Goss was apparently very modest and avoided the limelight as much as possible. When someone would ask him about his shooting skills, he would change the subject to his silver mounted saddle or something more innocuous. After Ranger Goss passed away, his widow sold about fifty of his guns to Mr. James E. Clark, Sr., the famous target pistolsmith, of Shreveport, LA. which included these two pistols, a Smith & Wesson registered magnum revolver and two Colt Single Action revolvers, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Accompanying this lot is a large volume of enlistment records, letters and newspaper clippings all about Ranger Goss. Ranger Goss was the subject of an article by Mr. Jim Clark, mentioned above, titled “The Last Word” which appeared in the magazine Shooting Times Handgun Quarterly, date unknown. Ranger Goss is also mentioned in the book The Last Boom, Clark & Halbouty, published in 1972. Also accompanying are several copies of photos of Ranger Goss, apparently from about the 1930s. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1). Very fine. Overall retains about 95% strong orig blue with muzzle end and sharp edge wear and some scattered light pinpricks of rust. Grips are sound with a few chipped diamonds and shows moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. Holster is sound showing light to moderate wear and retains about 90% orig black finish. 2). New & unfired with crisp blue and brilliant case colors. Box is very fine with slightly worn corners. Label has a few chips in the edges but is completely legible. Pamphlet is fine. 4-50658, 4-50659 JR409 (4,000-7,000) – Lot 3331 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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*LOT OF TWO COLT MODEL 1908 SEMI-AUTO PISTOLS THAT BELONGED TO TEXAS RANGER ROBERT GOSS.