GERMAN SINGLE ACTION CONVERSION ARMY REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO THE LATE ACTOR LEE MARVIN.

GERMAN SINGLE ACTION CONVERSION ARMY REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO THE LATE ACTOR LEE MARVIN. SN 8168. Cal. 22. Unusual conversion of a German Army revolver with 9″ stepped, sleeved rnd bbl with pinched blade front sight and U-notch rear sight screwed to the top rear of the frame. Frame is orig sgl action German Army revolver with thumb safety and 6-shot fluted cylinder that is inscribed around the rear circumference “CONVERSION BY KENNETH R. HOWARD 1961 – CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE” (Mr. Howard known as “Von Dutch” a renown Hollywood custom decorator of cars). Grips are custom made with diamond checkering around the escutcheons. Right side of the bbl is mounted with an unusual ejector rod and right side of the frame has a loading gate. Conversion was effected by sleeving the orig chambers and installing a new bbl. Top strap is mounted with a Bushnell Magnum Phantom 1.3X scope. Accompanied by affidavit from Mrs. Lee Marvin stating that this pistol was Lee Marvins. PROVENANCE: The late actor Lee Marvin. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains about all of its fine custom finish. Shows little use after conversion. Optics are fine. 4-38922 JR122 (300-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1099	$920.00	GERMAN SINGLE ACTION CONVERSION ARMY REVOLVER THAT BELONGED TO THE LATE ACTOR LEE MARVIN. SN 8168. Cal. 22. Unusual conversion of a German Army revolver with 9″ stepped, sleeved rnd bbl with pinched blade front sight and U-notch rear sight screwed to the top rear of the frame. Frame is orig sgl action German Army revolver with thumb safety and 6-shot fluted cylinder that is inscribed around the rear circumference “CONVERSION BY KENNETH R. HOWARD 1961 – CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE” (Mr. Howard known as “Von Dutch” a renown Hollywood custom decorator of cars). Grips are custom made with diamond checkering around the escutcheons. Right side of the bbl is mounted with an unusual ejector rod and right side of the frame has a loading gate. Conversion was effected by sleeving the orig chambers and installing a new bbl. Top strap is mounted with a Bushnell Magnum Phantom 1.3X scope. Accompanied by affidavit from Mrs. Lee Marvin stating that this pistol was Lee Marvins. PROVENANCE: The late actor Lee Marvin. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains about all of its fine custom finish. Shows little use after conversion. Optics are fine. 4-38922 JR122 (300-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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