*TEXAS ENGRAVED TEXAS RANGER USED COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL.

*TEXAS ENGRAVED TEXAS RANGER USED COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 363349. This revolver was used by old time Texas Ranger, Ralph Rohatsch Sr. during his career with the Rangers, which began in the 1930’s. Nickel finish with 2″ bbl and fine 2-pc pearl grips, missing their screw. The engraving on this revolver is very typical of the after market work done at Wolf & Klar in Ft. Worth, Texas in the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. Consignor states that the revolver was shipped to Wolf & Klar in 1928. Accompanied by a notarized letter from Ralph Rohatsch Jr. dated July 1, 2004 wherein he states that this revolver was used by his father during his law enforcement career. Also accompanying is an article from the Standard Times discussing the career of Ranger Rohatsch, which spanned from the 1930’s to when he retired in 1969. Also accompanying is a copy of a photograph of a long row of motorcycle policemen in front of the Texas state capitol building, presumably Mr. Rohatsch is one of them. Finally is a copy of a photograph of eight Texas Rangers of Company D, Alice, Texas, and December 1943, one of which is identified as Ralph Rohatsch. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been fired but very little. Retains virtually all of the orig nickel finish. Grips have a large chip at the top right with chipped toes. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-53885 JR513 (750-1,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	1022	$1,035.00	TEXAS ENGRAVED TEXAS RANGER USED COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 363349. This revolver was used by old time Texas Ranger, Ralph Rohatsch Sr. during his career with the Rangers, which began in the 1930’s. Nickel finish with 2″ bbl and fine 2-pc pearl grips, missing their screw. The engraving on this revolver is very typical of the after market work done at Wolf & Klar in Ft. Worth, Texas in the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. Consignor states that the revolver was shipped to Wolf & Klar in 1928. Accompanied by a notarized letter from Ralph Rohatsch Jr. dated July 1, 2004 wherein he states that this revolver was used by his father during his law enforcement career. Also accompanying is an article from the Standard Times discussing the career of Ranger Rohatsch, which spanned from the 1930’s to when he retired in 1969. Also accompanying is a copy of a photograph of a long row of motorcycle policemen in front of the Texas state capitol building, presumably Mr. Rohatsch is one of them. Finally is a copy of a photograph of eight Texas Rangers of Company D, Alice, Texas, and December 1943, one of which is identified as Ralph Rohatsch. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been fired but very little. Retains virtually all of the orig nickel finish. Grips have a large chip at the top right with chipped toes. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-53885 JR513 (750-1,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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