*ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID FACTORY PRESENTATION CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID FACTORY PRESENTATION CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 001BUCK. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script address with brackets and etched panel on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bottom of bbl is stamped “44” just forward of base pin. Frame is black powder style with 3-line patent dates and without rampant Colt. The factory assigned special SN is found in usual place on bottom of frame and on left side of front & back straps under grip. Three digits of SN are also found on front face of cyl around bushing hole, on the inside radius of ejector rod housing and bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing. Left side of butt strap, under grip, is marked “COLT ENGRAVING”. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grip with raised carved Mexican eagle on left side that has SN on wood block in back strap channel. Engraving consists of 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns which extend over top strap & both sides of bbl. Ejector rod housing has feather patterns in top gullet and foliate arabesque patterns on outer radius with a gold band at frame end. Bbl has gold bands inlaid around muzzle & root end. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes and has a gold band at rear edge. Back strap is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at top & bottom and at butt strap, along with trigger guard. Center of back strap is engraved in script “Gracias Buck / Tu Amigo Colt”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter with lengthy remarks section. Letter identifies this revolver in cal. 44/40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, 1-pc ivory stocks with carved Mexican snake & eagle on left side, factory engraved, Type A scroll with inscription on back strap as stated above. Letter also lists a standard walnut presentation case and shows that it was shipped to Buck’s Trading Post, Rt. 1, Box 146, R.R. 12, Wimberley, TX 78676, on May 6, 1993 in a 1-gun shipment. Remarks section states the following: “The above gun has the following special features; blackpowder style frame, inlaid bands on front and rear of barrel, gold inlaid band on rear of ejector tube, gold inlaid band at rear of cylinder, fire blue screws, etched barrel, serial number on back strap and trigger guard, special serial number assigned (001 Buck)”. On page 2 of the letter is a personal note from Marty Huber, Historian Emeritus of Colt Firearms: “Buck, it is interesting to note that I am a life member of the following collectors groups, Texas Gun Collectors Association, Colt Collectors Association and the Connecticut Gun Guild, and been with Colt Firearms for 57 years, 21 of them with the Historical Department. I have researched and mailed thousands of letters. This letter on your personal gun, serial number 001 Buck, presented to you by Colts Firearms in appreciation of your services rendered is the last letter signed in my official position as a Colt employee serving as Colt Historian Emeritus. We trust the information supplied above will be of interest.” and signed M.S. Huber, Historian Emeritus. Also accompanied by its orig blue 2-pc cardboard box and 1-pc white cardboard sleeve in addition to the beautiful, green velvet lined, footed, walnut presentation case. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl & grip. Appears to be new & unfired with bright royal blue & brilliant case colors. Grip is sound with a light ivory patina. Cardboard box label is missing. Presentation case is extremely fine. 4-36872 JR43 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1110	$6,037.50	ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID FACTORY PRESENTATION CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 001BUCK. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line script address with brackets and etched panel on left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Bottom of bbl is stamped “44” just forward of base pin. Frame is black powder style with 3-line patent dates and without rampant Colt. The factory assigned special SN is found in usual place on bottom of frame and on left side of front & back straps under grip. Three digits of SN are also found on front face of cyl around bushing hole, on the inside radius of ejector rod housing and bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing. Left side of butt strap, under grip, is marked “COLT ENGRAVING”. Mounted with 1-pc ivory grip with raised carved Mexican eagle on left side that has SN on wood block in back strap channel. Engraving consists of 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns which extend over top strap & both sides of bbl. Ejector rod housing has feather patterns in top gullet and foliate arabesque patterns on outer radius with a gold band at frame end. Bbl has gold bands inlaid around muzzle & root end. Cyl is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes and has a gold band at rear edge. Back strap is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns at top & bottom and at butt strap, along with trigger guard. Center of back strap is engraved in script “Gracias Buck / Tu Amigo Colt”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter with lengthy remarks section. Letter identifies this revolver in cal. 44/40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, 1-pc ivory stocks with carved Mexican snake & eagle on left side, factory engraved, Type A scroll with inscription on back strap as stated above. Letter also lists a standard walnut presentation case and shows that it was shipped to Buck’s Trading Post, Rt. 1, Box 146, R.R. 12, Wimberley, TX 78676, on May 6, 1993 in a 1-gun shipment. Remarks section states the following: “The above gun has the following special features; blackpowder style frame, inlaid bands on front and rear of barrel, gold inlaid band on rear of ejector tube, gold inlaid band at rear of cylinder, fire blue screws, etched barrel, serial number on back strap and trigger guard, special serial number assigned (001 Buck)”. On page 2 of the letter is a personal note from Marty Huber, Historian Emeritus of Colt Firearms: “Buck, it is interesting to note that I am a life member of the following collectors groups, Texas Gun Collectors Association, Colt Collectors Association and the Connecticut Gun Guild, and been with Colt Firearms for 57 years, 21 of them with the Historical Department. I have researched and mailed thousands of letters. This letter on your personal gun, serial number 001 Buck, presented to you by Colts Firearms in appreciation of your services rendered is the last letter signed in my official position as a Colt employee serving as Colt Historian Emeritus. We trust the information supplied above will be of interest.” and signed M.S. Huber, Historian Emeritus. Also accompanied by its orig blue 2-pc cardboard box and 1-pc white cardboard sleeve in addition to the beautiful, green velvet lined, footed, walnut presentation case. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including cyl & grip. Appears to be new & unfired with bright royal blue & brilliant case colors. Grip is sound with a light ivory patina. Cardboard box label is missing. Presentation case is extremely fine. 4-36872 JR43 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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