ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal 44 CF. (converted from rimfire). SN 1885. Very early single action with bbl reduced to 6” and having full coverage after-market engraving with nickel finish and fantastic 2-pc stag grips. This revolver started out life as a Rimfire and was subsequently converted to Center Fire. The engraving completely covers all the exposed surfaces with nice foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. It is a fairly recent application. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 4, 1879 as a 44 Rimfire with 7-1/2” bbl, blue finish and wood grips to “WEXELL & DEGRESS, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO”. This is one of the last of the 1890 rimfire revolvers produced. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 85-90% fine nickel finish with sharp engraving. Grip frame is mostly bare metal. Grips are outstanding with a fine mellow patina. Cylinder pin screw is badly worn with a few of the grip frame screws slightly battered and some of the frame screws are replacements. Strong bore with fine pitting. Good mechanics. 4-50305 JR352 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	1318	$3,220.00	ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal 44 CF. (converted from rimfire). SN 1885. Very early single action with bbl reduced to 6” and having full coverage after-market engraving with nickel finish and fantastic 2-pc stag grips. This revolver started out life as a Rimfire and was subsequently converted to Center Fire. The engraving completely covers all the exposed surfaces with nice foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. It is a fairly recent application. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as having been shipped June 4, 1879 as a 44 Rimfire with 7-1/2” bbl, blue finish and wood grips to “WEXELL & DEGRESS, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO”. This is one of the last of the 1890 rimfire revolvers produced. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains 85-90% fine nickel finish with sharp engraving. Grip frame is mostly bare metal. Grips are outstanding with a fine mellow patina. Cylinder pin screw is badly worn with a few of the grip frame screws slightly battered and some of the frame screws are replacements. Strong bore with fine pitting. Good mechanics. 4-50305 JR352 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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