*FINE COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID BY HOWARD DOVE.

*FINE COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID BY HOWARD DOVE. SN SA61851. Cal. 44 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line address. Left side of bbl is inlaid in gold “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and a very detailed rampant Colt in gold. Mounted with outstanding gold Colt medallion 1-pc ivory grip, scrimmed on left side with a very finely detailed rampant Colt. Grip is factory 1-pc made from a set of 2-pc grip panels attached to a wood spacer block as early grips were made. Both panels have the 5-digit SN on the inside and the 5-digit number is also on spacer block. This 1-pc grip was probably created by Howard Dove himself. SN was observed on bottom of frame and left side of front & back straps under the grip. Left toe of butt strap, under the grip is engraved “HMD”, the initials of the engraver Howard M. Dove. Revolver has full coverage extraordinary engraving by Mr. Dove consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on frame, wonderful Helfrecht style foliate rosette on recoil shield and a gold outline shell pattern on loading gate. Both sides of bbl boss are engraved in alternating smooth diamond patterns and punch dot patterns. Left side of frame around the cross bolt is engraved in a flower blossom with another flower blossom on the ejector rod boss. Both bottom front gullets are engraved in tiny flower blossoms. Bbl has about 75% coverage matching engraving with shell patterns at each end of left side bbl markings with diamond patterns in center and matching patterns on right side. Top of bbl is engraved in beautiful zig zag border & geometric patterns. Muzzle is inlaid with wide & narrow gold bands and engraved border patterns with matching gold bands at bbl root. Top gullet of ejector rod housing is inlaid in a gold wire snake & dot pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on outer radius. Top of back strap is engraved in an extraordinary shell pattern outlined in gold wire. Back strap is engraved in foliate arabesque and diamond & dot patterns, outlined in gold wire with foliate arabesque patterns outlined in gold wire on butt strap. Trigger bow is engraved in diamond patterns with additional foliate arabesque patterns on trigger plates. Sides of hammer are engraved in diamond & dot patterns and sides of spur in foliate arabesque patterns, outlined in gold wire and hammer spur is hand checkered. Cylinder has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns around major diameter with offsetting unengraved flutes which are outlined in gold wire. Rear edge of hammer is inlaid with two fine gold wire bands surrounding a deep, fine zig zag pattern. All screw heads are beautifully engraved with a zig zag rosette around hammer screw on both sides. Altogether an extraordinarily beautiful example of the engraver’s art. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including grip, unfired since engraving. Overall retains deep orig style Colt blue and brilliant case colors. Grip is equally fine with a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-42562 JR54 (6,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2083	$10,925.00	FINE COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID BY HOWARD DOVE. SN SA61851. Cal. 44 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line address. Left side of bbl is inlaid in gold “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and a very detailed rampant Colt in gold. Mounted with outstanding gold Colt medallion 1-pc ivory grip, scrimmed on left side with a very finely detailed rampant Colt. Grip is factory 1-pc made from a set of 2-pc grip panels attached to a wood spacer block as early grips were made. Both panels have the 5-digit SN on the inside and the 5-digit number is also on spacer block. This 1-pc grip was probably created by Howard Dove himself. SN was observed on bottom of frame and left side of front & back straps under the grip. Left toe of butt strap, under the grip is engraved “HMD”, the initials of the engraver Howard M. Dove. Revolver has full coverage extraordinary engraving by Mr. Dove consisting of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on frame, wonderful Helfrecht style foliate rosette on recoil shield and a gold outline shell pattern on loading gate. Both sides of bbl boss are engraved in alternating smooth diamond patterns and punch dot patterns. Left side of frame around the cross bolt is engraved in a flower blossom with another flower blossom on the ejector rod boss. Both bottom front gullets are engraved in tiny flower blossoms. Bbl has about 75% coverage matching engraving with shell patterns at each end of left side bbl markings with diamond patterns in center and matching patterns on right side. Top of bbl is engraved in beautiful zig zag border & geometric patterns. Muzzle is inlaid with wide & narrow gold bands and engraved border patterns with matching gold bands at bbl root. Top gullet of ejector rod housing is inlaid in a gold wire snake & dot pattern with foliate arabesque patterns on outer radius. Top of back strap is engraved in an extraordinary shell pattern outlined in gold wire. Back strap is engraved in foliate arabesque and diamond & dot patterns, outlined in gold wire with foliate arabesque patterns outlined in gold wire on butt strap. Trigger bow is engraved in diamond patterns with additional foliate arabesque patterns on trigger plates. Sides of hammer are engraved in diamond & dot patterns and sides of spur in foliate arabesque patterns, outlined in gold wire and hammer spur is hand checkered. Cylinder has full coverage foliate arabesque patterns around major diameter with offsetting unengraved flutes which are outlined in gold wire. Rear edge of hammer is inlaid with two fine gold wire bands surrounding a deep, fine zig zag pattern. All screw heads are beautifully engraved with a zig zag rosette around hammer screw on both sides. Altogether an extraordinarily beautiful example of the engraver’s art. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching including grip, unfired since engraving. Overall retains deep orig style Colt blue and brilliant case colors. Grip is equally fine with a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-42562 JR54 (6,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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