RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER.

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. SN 55032. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with a partially visible etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 70-75% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame which extend up both sides of the bbl. Top strap has a circle & dot pattern with snake & dot patterns down both sides of trigger plate. Top of backstrap has Mr. Helfricht’s fan pattern with geometric patterns down backstrap and on trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 65-70% nickel turning milky with the loss areas a dark patina. Right grip has a pinned repair, otherwise grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are a little balky, with perhaps the trigger return spring broken, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore that should clean better. 4-47518 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	1334	$54,625.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. SN 55032. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with a partially visible etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 70-75% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame which extend up both sides of the bbl. Top strap has a circle & dot pattern with snake & dot patterns down both sides of trigger plate. Top of backstrap has Mr. Helfricht’s fan pattern with geometric patterns down backstrap and on trigger guard. Cyl is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 65-70% nickel turning milky with the loss areas a dark patina. Right grip has a pinned repair, otherwise grips are sound with great fire. Mechanics are a little balky, with perhaps the trigger return spring broken, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore that should clean better. 4-47518 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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