Revised: 10/4/2016

Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $7,000-$10,000.

*MAGNIFICENT, THIRD GENERATION COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN 44-40 CALIBER WITH ASTONISHINGLY RARE IVORY FACTORY RELIEF CARVED SALOON GIRL MOTIF GRIPS DOCUMENTED ON THE COLT FACTORY ARCHIVE LETTER.

SN S08255A. Cal. 44-40. 5-1/2″ bbl. 3rd Generation SAA. Blue and case color finish. Incredible Factory ivory grips with a Colt Factory carving of a saloon girl carved in high relief on left side. Revolver is beautifully engraved in the documented coverage “B” class. Bbl shows scroll engraving at breech end, on both sides of bbl address and both sides of front-sight. Ejector rod housing is scroll engraved also. Frame is wonderfully engraved in a scroll motif on recoil shields and both rear sides. Frame engraving extends onto trigger guard and backstrap side flats. Backstrap is nicely scroll engraved on apron and butt. Trigger guard is engraved on the bow and forward end. SN is stamped on front flat of frame. Cyl is scrolled engraved between flutes and around rear periphery. Bbl has 1-line address on top and model and cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent address with rampant Colt logo to the rear. Revolver was shipped June 19, 1995 to “Armsmear II” which was the company affiliated to famed author and collector Mr. Albert Brichaux, who co-authored the “Factory Engraving” section of Don Wilkerson’s famous Colt books on Single Action Revolvers. Mr. Albert Brichaux was well known both at Colt and in the Colt collecting community during the time of this revolver’s engraving and manufacturing at the Colt Factory, and Mr. Brichaux’s notoriety is clearly on display in this spectacular revolver in both the quality of the factory engraving and the extreme rarity of the Ivory Salon Girl Motif documented by the factory on the Colt Factory Archive Letter Accompanying this gun. Also included is the Colt custom shop box with end label, showing features of this revolver. OF NOTE: A similarly spectacular Colt SAA in 44-40 Caliber with Relief Carved Factory Ivory Grips was delivered to “Armsmear II” the previous day (June 18th 1995) that this revolver was delivered by Colt and is for sale elsewhere in this current James Julia auction and is serial numbered just a few numbers away from this revolver. A wonderfully executed factory engraved Colt single action army revolver. PROVENANCE: Special order by the collection of Albert Brichaux via Armsmear II, The Vince Sepulveda Collection, Colt Factory Archive Letter. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: As New. Un-fired. 50872-4 (4,000-7,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 4297

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Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	4297	$8,050.00	Revised: 10/4/2016 Please Note: Due to a typographical error, the estimate should be $7,000-$10,000. MAGNIFICENT, THIRD GENERATION COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN 44-40 CALIBER WITH ASTONISHINGLY RARE IVORY FACTORY RELIEF CARVED SALOON GIRL MOTIF GRIPS DOCUMENTED ON THE COLT FACTORY ARCHIVE LETTER. SN S08255A. Cal. 44-40. 5-1/2″ bbl. 3rd Generation SAA. Blue and case color finish. Incredible Factory ivory grips with a Colt Factory carving of a saloon girl carved in high relief on left side. Revolver is beautifully engraved in the documented coverage “B” class. Bbl shows scroll engraving at breech end, on both sides of bbl address and both sides of front-sight. Ejector rod housing is scroll engraved also. Frame is wonderfully engraved in a scroll motif on recoil shields and both rear sides. Frame engraving extends onto trigger guard and backstrap side flats. Backstrap is nicely scroll engraved on apron and butt. Trigger guard is engraved on the bow and forward end. SN is stamped on front flat of frame. Cyl is scrolled engraved between flutes and around rear periphery. Bbl has 1-line address on top and model and cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent address with rampant Colt logo to the rear. Revolver was shipped June 19, 1995 to “Armsmear II” which was the company affiliated to famed author and collector Mr. Albert Brichaux, who co-authored the “Factory Engraving” section of Don Wilkerson’s famous Colt books on Single Action Revolvers. Mr. Albert Brichaux was well known both at Colt and in the Colt collecting community during the time of this revolver’s engraving and manufacturing at the Colt Factory, and Mr. Brichaux’s notoriety is clearly on display in this spectacular revolver in both the quality of the factory engraving and the extreme rarity of the Ivory Salon Girl Motif documented by the factory on the Colt Factory Archive Letter Accompanying this gun. Also included is the Colt custom shop box with end label, showing features of this revolver. OF NOTE:* A similarly spectacular Colt SAA in 44-40 Caliber with Relief Carved Factory Ivory Grips was delivered to “Armsmear II” the previous day (June 18th 1995) that this revolver was delivered by Colt and is for sale elsewhere in this current James Julia auction and is serial numbered just a few numbers away from this revolver. A wonderfully executed factory engraved Colt single action army revolver. PROVENANCE: Special order by the collection of Albert Brichaux via Armsmear II, The Vince Sepulveda Collection, Colt Factory Archive Letter. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: As New. Un-fired. 50872-4 (4,000-7,000) C&R; IVORY – Lot 4297 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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*MAGNIFICENT, THIRD GENERATION COLT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN 44-40 CALIBER WITH ASTONISHINGLY RARE IVORY FACTORY RELIEF CARVED SALOON GIRL MOTIF GRIPS DOCUMENTED ON THE COLT FACTORY ARCHIVE LETTER.