*ENGRAVED 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY.

*ENGRAVED 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY. SN 1310413. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ commercial bbl. Pistol SN falls within the range assigned to Remington Rand for production in 1943. It is apparent that it was somehow purchased or purloined from government service and transformed into the fine engraved pistol we see today. It is wonderfully engraved, probably by Wilbur Glahn with about “D” coverage foliate, floral & arabesque patterns on the slide. Left side of slide is inlaid with a platinum rampant Colt and the top of the slide and ejection port are outlined with platinum wire inlay. Sides of frame are engraved to match with foliate & geometric patterns on front strap, a running leaf pattern on trigger guard and foliate line patterns on bottom front of frame. Pistol is mounted with beautifully engraved Mexican-made sterling silver grip panels with the right side having a raised inscription panel pantograph inscribed “Capt. E.G. Albers / Texas Rangers”. Accompanied by a pair of orig Colt, nickel plated handcuffs in their orig box with two keys in their orig manila envelope. One side of handcuffs is pantograph inscribed “CAPT. E.G. ALBERS, JR. / CO. “F” TEXAS RANGERS”. Also accompanying is a fine reproduction Texas Ranger badge made from a Mexican one peso coin. It is slightly domed and pierced in the shape of a 5-pointed star and inscribed “TEXAS / RANGER” with foliate decoration on each side. Capt. E.G. “Butch” Albers served as a Texas Ranger 1961-1974. Also accompanying is a signed & witnessed letter from Capt. Albers dated Jan. 5, 1988, certifying that these handcuffs were his and used by him “while serving in the Texas Ranger service”. The letter was witnessed by a sergeant in Company F of the Texas Rangers, Waco, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom blue. Grips are very fine with sharp engraving. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Handcuffs are nearly new. Box has two broken corners in the bottom, otherwise is fine. Badge is equally fine with some minor tarnish. 4-41858 JR201 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	1060	$8,625.00	ENGRAVED 1911A1 SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY. SN 1310413. Cal. 45 ACP. Blue finish with 5″ commercial bbl. Pistol SN falls within the range assigned to Remington Rand for production in 1943. It is apparent that it was somehow purchased or purloined from government service and transformed into the fine engraved pistol we see today. It is wonderfully engraved, probably by Wilbur Glahn with about “D” coverage foliate, floral & arabesque patterns on the slide. Left side of slide is inlaid with a platinum rampant Colt and the top of the slide and ejection port are outlined with platinum wire inlay. Sides of frame are engraved to match with foliate & geometric patterns on front strap, a running leaf pattern on trigger guard and foliate line patterns on bottom front of frame. Pistol is mounted with beautifully engraved Mexican-made sterling silver grip panels with the right side having a raised inscription panel pantograph inscribed “Capt. E.G. Albers / Texas Rangers”. Accompanied by a pair of orig Colt, nickel plated handcuffs in their orig box with two keys in their orig manila envelope. One side of handcuffs is pantograph inscribed “CAPT. E.G. ALBERS, JR. / CO. “F” TEXAS RANGERS”. Also accompanying is a fine reproduction Texas Ranger badge made from a Mexican one peso coin. It is slightly domed and pierced in the shape of a 5-pointed star and inscribed “TEXAS / RANGER” with foliate decoration on each side. Capt. E.G. “Butch” Albers served as a Texas Ranger 1961-1974. Also accompanying is a signed & witnessed letter from Capt. Albers dated Jan. 5, 1988, certifying that these handcuffs were his and used by him “while serving in the Texas Ranger service”. The letter was witnessed by a sergeant in Company F of the Texas Rangers, Waco, Texas. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom blue. Grips are very fine with sharp engraving. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Handcuffs are nearly new. Box has two broken corners in the bottom, otherwise is fine. Badge is equally fine with some minor tarnish. 4-41858 JR201 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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