ENGRAVED RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1458. One of only about 1,800 of these revolvers, made in period 1875-1880. It has nickel finish, 7-1/2” bbl, 1-line block letter address with 3-line patent dates on left side of frame and 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved Mexican eagle holding a snake on right side. It is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with foliate arabesque patterns on frame & sides of bbl with Nimschke’s trademark fan at top of backstrap. There are arabesque patterns on top of bbl with a wavy line & star engraving patterns on top strap. The backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard have light arabesque patterns. This revolver is virtually identical to another rimfire revolver from the Buddy Hackett Collection. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish & wood grips shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY, Oct. 1, 1878 in a shipment of eight same-type guns. It is well known that Moores was a major customer for the Nimschke Engraving Shop, leaving little doubt that this revolver was engraved before it was sold. Given its current configuration it undoubtedly saw service in Mexico. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except cyl which is numbered “149”. Overall retains about 30% nickel finish with balance a gray metal color with some very fine pitting, particularly on sides of bbl and front sides of frame. Grip has a couple of cracks along back edge with a minor chipped toe and numerous age lines and retains a beautiful mellow patina. Base pin is a replacement. Will not hold at half cock or safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30627 JR295 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	1158	$0.00	ENGRAVED RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1458. One of only about 1,800 of these revolvers, made in period 1875-1880. It has nickel finish, 7-1/2” bbl, 1-line block letter address with 3-line patent dates on left side of frame and 1-pc ivory grip with deep relief carved Mexican eagle holding a snake on right side. It is engraved by L.D. Nimschke with foliate arabesque patterns on frame & sides of bbl with Nimschke’s trademark fan at top of backstrap. There are arabesque patterns on top of bbl with a wavy line & star engraving patterns on top strap. The backstrap, butt strap & triggerguard have light arabesque patterns. This revolver is virtually identical to another rimfire revolver from the Buddy Hackett Collection. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver with blue finish & wood grips shipped to J.P. Moores Sons, New York, NY, Oct. 1, 1878 in a shipment of eight same-type guns. It is well known that Moores was a major customer for the Nimschke Engraving Shop, leaving little doubt that this revolver was engraved before it was sold. Given its current configuration it undoubtedly saw service in Mexico. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching except cyl which is numbered “149”. Overall retains about 30% nickel finish with balance a gray metal color with some very fine pitting, particularly on sides of bbl and front sides of frame. Grip has a couple of cracks along back edge with a minor chipped toe and numerous age lines and retains a beautiful mellow patina. Base pin is a replacement. Will not hold at half cock or safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-30627 JR295 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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