ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. SN 22945. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address with a tiny “45” on bottom under base pin. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Left side of grip frame under the grip has the assembly number “253” which number was also observed on the loading gate. Cylinder, which is usually matching numbered to the revolver has four or five different sets of three numbers, none of which match. Engraving, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop, possibly by the master himself, consists of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with a flower blossom on right side around hammer screw and a large geometric rosette on left side. Foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length on each side of bbl with a wavy border pattern around the bbl address terminating in geometric patterns. Top strap is engraved with snake & dot patterns on each side which extend down the rear edge of frame by hammer slot. Top of back strap and rear of recoil shield are engraved in various geometric patterns as are the back strap & trigger guard. Cylinder has Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst patterns on lands between the flutes with a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains 30-40% orig nickel finish with balance gray metal color. Engraving on left side of bbl shows heavy wear with pitting on ejector rod housing. Cylinder also shows heavy wear with fine pitting. Grips are sound showing great fire & color. Hammer spring has been lightened and cylinder doesn’t lock tight, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-36759 JR132 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2165	$3,450.00	ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 DA REVOLVER. SN 22945. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address with a tiny “45” on bottom under base pin. Mounted with smooth 2-pc pearl grips and has a lanyard swivel in the butt. Left side of grip frame under the grip has the assembly number “253” which number was also observed on the loading gate. Cylinder, which is usually matching numbered to the revolver has four or five different sets of three numbers, none of which match. Engraving, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop, possibly by the master himself, consists of full coverage foliate arabesque patterns on frame with a flower blossom on right side around hammer screw and a large geometric rosette on left side. Foliate arabesque patterns extend nearly full length on each side of bbl with a wavy border pattern around the bbl address terminating in geometric patterns. Top strap is engraved with snake & dot patterns on each side which extend down the rear edge of frame by hammer slot. Top of back strap and rear of recoil shield are engraved in various geometric patterns as are the back strap & trigger guard. Cylinder has Mr. Helfricht’s sunburst patterns on lands between the flutes with a snake & dot pattern around rear edge. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains 30-40% orig nickel finish with balance gray metal color. Engraving on left side of bbl shows heavy wear with pitting on ejector rod housing. Cylinder also shows heavy wear with fine pitting. Grips are sound showing great fire & color. Hammer spring has been lightened and cylinder doesn’t lock tight, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-36759 JR132 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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