CASED AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SAMUEL COLT GOLDEN TRIBUTE MODEL 1847 WALKER.

CASED AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SAMUEL COLT GOLDEN TRIBUTE MODEL 1847 WALKER. SN 04291. Cal. .44. The American Historical Foundation of Richmond, Virginia chose the Walker model to reproduce as a commemorative of Samuel Colt. This handgun is gold plated with bold foliate scroll with dark background across receiver. The left side of the bbl is inscribed in a ribbon, “1814 Colonel Samuel Colt, 1862”, below it is engraved, “1847 Walker”, and right side is engraved with typical Walker mark with “U.S.” above the date “1847.” The cylinder is roll engraved in similar fashion to an orig Walker with mounted troopers chasing mounted Indians and signed, “WL. Ormsby SR. N.Y.” Accompanying this revolver in its glass top case is a gold plated nipple wrench, bullet mold, and a reproduction flask with a label marked, “The Sam Colt Golden Tribute Model 1847 Walker” and identified “American Historic Foundation Richmond, Virginia.” On bottom of bbl covered by rammer is marked, “Uberti – Italy” and on backstrap identified as, “24 of 950.” CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be new and unfired since completion retaining virtually all of its gold plating. Hammer is tied down and gun probably has not been cocked. Case and accessories are in equally new condition. 4-32002 BDT239 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1310	$1,150.00	CASED AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION SAMUEL COLT GOLDEN TRIBUTE MODEL 1847 WALKER. SN 04291. Cal. .44. The American Historical Foundation of Richmond, Virginia chose the Walker model to reproduce as a commemorative of Samuel Colt. This handgun is gold plated with bold foliate scroll with dark background across receiver. The left side of the bbl is inscribed in a ribbon, “1814 Colonel Samuel Colt, 1862”, below it is engraved, “1847 Walker”, and right side is engraved with typical Walker mark with “U.S.” above the date “1847.” The cylinder is roll engraved in similar fashion to an orig Walker with mounted troopers chasing mounted Indians and signed, “WL. Ormsby SR. N.Y.” Accompanying this revolver in its glass top case is a gold plated nipple wrench, bullet mold, and a reproduction flask with a label marked, “The Sam Colt Golden Tribute Model 1847 Walker” and identified “American Historic Foundation Richmond, Virginia.” On bottom of bbl covered by rammer is marked, “Uberti – Italy” and on backstrap identified as, “24 of 950.” CONDITION: Extremely fine. Appears to be new and unfired since completion retaining virtually all of its gold plating. Hammer is tied down and gun probably has not been cocked. Case and accessories are in equally new condition. 4-32002 BDT239 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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