*FANTASTIC ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Revised: 10/4/2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Grips are probably replacements, some touch-up on front strap.

*FANTASTIC ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 357723. Cal. 45 Colt. This revolver is a pre-war, post-war model assembled, apparently in 1950, from pre-war made parts. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with late first generation marking on the side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc ivory grips with phenomenal relief carved steer head on right side that has gold horns, ruby eyes and a gold ring through itsnose. Left grip is inlaid with the heavy gold initials “TD” and both grips have rampant Colt silver medallions. Left side of front strap, under grip, is inlaid with Mr. White’s silver cartouche marked “A.A. WHITE / ENG.” Revolver is wonderfully engraved by Mr. White with about 70% coverage on the frame consisting of extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Left recoil shield has a very large raised gold rampant Colt with a raised gold buffalo skull on the loading gate. Top of back strap has an incredible raised gold spread winged American eagle clutching arrows & olive branches in its talons and the back strap is inlaid with a raised, gold longhorn steer head with platinum horns & fantastic detail. Top of bbl, just behind front sight has flat gold inlay of cavalry crossed sabers. Sides of frame, back strap, butt strap, trigger plate, bbl, ejector rod housing & trigger guard are inlaid with flat gold wire as part of the foliate arabesque engraving patterns. Muzzle & root ends of bbl are inlaid with a narrow gold band as is the ejector rod housing. Sides of hammer are also engraved to match. In addition the screw heads on the side of the frame are nicely engraved and the ends of the transverse pin are checkered. Cylinder has full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns with foliate patterns in the flutes. The flutes & lands between the flutes are inlaid with a fine continuous gold band and the back edge of cylinder also is inlaid with a fine gold band. SN was observed on bottom of frame and on right side of the front & back straps under grip. Cyl is unmarked. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, charged to “Arms Selling Expense” and shipped to Mr. John S. du Mont, Greenfield, Mass. on Sept. 27, 1950 in a 1-gun shipment. Alvin White was one of Colt’s premier master engravers for many years as well as engraving on his own under his own shop name. He produced some of the finest engraved Colts of the modern era that are in some of the finest collections in the world today. Mr. John du Mont was one of the deans of the firearms collecting fraternity for many years until his death late in the 20th century. Mr. du Mont amassed a very large collection of a great variety of firearms of very high quality and great value. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate collection; John S. du Mont Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cyl & grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its wonderful post engraving custom finish probably by Colt. Blue is crisp & bright with strong case colors. Gold animals are executed in extreme fine detail and are a true example of Mr. White’s talent. Grips have a small repair in right heel, otherwise are sound and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-36854 JR250 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2151	$25,875.00	Revised: 10/4/2010 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Grips are probably replacements, some touch-up on front strap. FANTASTIC ALVIN WHITE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 357723. Cal. 45 Colt. This revolver is a pre-war, post-war model assembled, apparently in 1950, from pre-war made parts. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with late first generation marking on the side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with 2-pc ivory grips with phenomenal relief carved steer head on right side that has gold horns, ruby eyes and a gold ring through itsnose. Left grip is inlaid with the heavy gold initials “TD” and both grips have rampant Colt silver medallions. Left side of front strap, under grip, is inlaid with Mr. White’s silver cartouche marked “A.A. WHITE / ENG.” Revolver is wonderfully engraved by Mr. White with about 70% coverage on the frame consisting of extremely fine foliate arabesque patterns with shaded background. Left recoil shield has a very large raised gold rampant Colt with a raised gold buffalo skull on the loading gate. Top of back strap has an incredible raised gold spread winged American eagle clutching arrows & olive branches in its talons and the back strap is inlaid with a raised, gold longhorn steer head with platinum horns & fantastic detail. Top of bbl, just behind front sight has flat gold inlay of cavalry crossed sabers. Sides of frame, back strap, butt strap, trigger plate, bbl, ejector rod housing & trigger guard are inlaid with flat gold wire as part of the foliate arabesque engraving patterns. Muzzle & root ends of bbl are inlaid with a narrow gold band as is the ejector rod housing. Sides of hammer are also engraved to match. In addition the screw heads on the side of the frame are nicely engraved and the ends of the transverse pin are checkered. Cylinder has full coverage matching foliate arabesque patterns with foliate patterns in the flutes. The flutes & lands between the flutes are inlaid with a fine continuous gold band and the back edge of cylinder also is inlaid with a fine gold band. SN was observed on bottom of frame and on right side of the front & back straps under grip. Cyl is unmarked. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, charged to “Arms Selling Expense” and shipped to Mr. John S. du Mont, Greenfield, Mass. on Sept. 27, 1950 in a 1-gun shipment. Alvin White was one of Colt’s premier master engravers for many years as well as engraving on his own under his own shop name. He produced some of the finest engraved Colts of the modern era that are in some of the finest collections in the world today. Mr. John du Mont was one of the deans of the firearms collecting fraternity for many years until his death late in the 20th century. Mr. du Mont amassed a very large collection of a great variety of firearms of very high quality and great value. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate collection; John S. du Mont Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cyl & grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains virtually all of its wonderful post engraving custom finish probably by Colt. Blue is crisp & bright with strong case colors. Gold animals are executed in extreme fine detail and are a true example of Mr. White’s talent. Grips have a small repair in right heel, otherwise are sound and retain a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-36854 JR250 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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