FINE ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, CARRIED BY SHERIFF IN DUVAL COUNTY, TEXAS, 1888-1890.

FINE ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, CARRIED BY SHERIFF IN DUVAL COUNTY, TEXAS, 1888-1890. SN 127579. Cal. 45 Colt, Nickel finish with 4-3/4” barrel with 2-line address, patent markings on left side of frame. This gun is mounted with a beautiful pair of two-piece smooth pearl grips with “rampant colt” medallion inset in each. Revolver is factory engraved by Cuno Helfricht with his typical foliate, sunburst, snake & dot and punch-dot backgrounds. According to accompanying provenance and historical documents; this gun was made in 1888 was given to Linton Lafayette Wright who was Sheriff of Duval County, San Diego, Texas from 1880 to 1890. Gun was refinished at colt in 1912 where the well fit mother-of-pearl grips were added. One of the most famous Colt collectors, Robert Q Sutherland purchased this gun in 1943 from Sheriff Wright’s son-in-law. This gun is in beautiful condition though it no doubt saw use during an important time in Texas history. Gun is accompanied by a large folio of documents including factory letter detailing its provenance and history. PROVENANCE: Sheriff LL Wright, his son-in-law, Robert Q Sutherland, pictured in Wilson &Sutherland’s Book of Colt Firearms, page 252, Alan Kelley, Doug Carlson, CD Terry, Bill Porterfield, pictured in January 3, 2001 The Picture, San Diego, Texas newspaper article concerning Sheriff Wright CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall retaining over 95% nickel, losses of nickel to back of trigger guard and back strap as can be seen in photographs account for most of the nickel loss (where expected from holding gun) and these areas show dark patina. Muzzle wear to left side with nickel worn away in about ½” x ¼” area. Serial numbers match overall with no serial number on cylinder or grips. MOP grips are fine and well fit with chip at right outside toe, action is crisp, and markings are all crisp and discernible with exception of “45 cal” mark on left side of triggerguard that is weak but mostly discernible. “332 N” markings are found internally on most pieces probably associated with Colt factory refurbish as denoted by “hollow star” marking on right side of trigger guard. 4-46566 JS172 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1374	$26,450.00	FINE ENGRAVED BLACK POWDER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, CARRIED BY SHERIFF IN DUVAL COUNTY, TEXAS, 1888-1890. SN 127579. Cal. 45 Colt, Nickel finish with 4-3/4” barrel with 2-line address, patent markings on left side of frame. This gun is mounted with a beautiful pair of two-piece smooth pearl grips with “rampant colt” medallion inset in each. Revolver is factory engraved by Cuno Helfricht with his typical foliate, sunburst, snake & dot and punch-dot backgrounds. According to accompanying provenance and historical documents; this gun was made in 1888 was given to Linton Lafayette Wright who was Sheriff of Duval County, San Diego, Texas from 1880 to 1890. Gun was refinished at colt in 1912 where the well fit mother-of-pearl grips were added. One of the most famous Colt collectors, Robert Q Sutherland purchased this gun in 1943 from Sheriff Wright’s son-in-law. This gun is in beautiful condition though it no doubt saw use during an important time in Texas history. Gun is accompanied by a large folio of documents including factory letter detailing its provenance and history. PROVENANCE: Sheriff LL Wright, his son-in-law, Robert Q Sutherland, pictured in Wilson &Sutherland’s Book of Colt Firearms, page 252, Alan Kelley, Doug Carlson, CD Terry, Bill Porterfield, pictured in January 3, 2001 The Picture, San Diego, Texas newspaper article concerning Sheriff Wright CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall retaining over 95% nickel, losses of nickel to back of trigger guard and back strap as can be seen in photographs account for most of the nickel loss (where expected from holding gun) and these areas show dark patina. Muzzle wear to left side with nickel worn away in about ½” x ¼” area. Serial numbers match overall with no serial number on cylinder or grips. MOP grips are fine and well fit with chip at right outside toe, action is crisp, and markings are all crisp and discernible with exception of “45 cal” mark on left side of triggerguard that is weak but mostly discernible. “332 N” markings are found internally on most pieces probably associated with Colt factory refurbish as denoted by “hollow star” marking on right side of trigger guard. 4-46566 JS172 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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