RARE COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER.

RARE COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 45616. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-9/16″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips. Right grip has an extremely elaborate raised carved ox head, probably carved by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Right rear web of the trigger guard is stamped with a small upside down ampersand which indicates factory restoration. Left side of the front & back straps, under the grip, front face of cyl, cyl pin & bottom of bbl are stamped with assembly number “640N”. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked with caliber. Although this model revolver was produced in fairly large quantities they are seldom encountered with short bbls. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 41 with 2-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY NY, on August 8, 1883 in a 50-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Overall retains virtually all of its fine restored Colt finish. Trigger & edges of hammer retain most of their factory fire blue; grips have a small chip in right side, otherwise are sound with great fire & exceptional color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45333 JR84 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1578	$4,025.00	RARE COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 45616. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 2-9/16″ rnd bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with 2-pc pearl grips. Right grip has an extremely elaborate raised carved ox head, probably carved by renowned master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Right rear web of the trigger guard is stamped with a small upside down ampersand which indicates factory restoration. Left side of the front & back straps, under the grip, front face of cyl, cyl pin & bottom of bbl are stamped with assembly number “640N”. Left rear web of trigger guard is marked with caliber. Although this model revolver was produced in fairly large quantities they are seldom encountered with short bbls. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 41 with 2-1/2″ bbl, nickel finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Hartley & Graham, NY NY, on August 8, 1883 in a 50-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Pete Harvey (1994); Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching as noted above. Overall retains virtually all of its fine restored Colt finish. Trigger & edges of hammer retain most of their factory fire blue; grips have a small chip in right side, otherwise are sound with great fire & exceptional color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45333 JR84 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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