*FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 45684SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of the frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and is mounted with spectacular 1-pc gold medallion ivory grip. Grip has an unsigned, very well executed scrimshaw vignette of five buffalo in a prairie scene. Grip panels are mounted to a walnut block and have the SN inside each grip with matching number in the back strap channel on the wood. Revolver is nearly full coverage engraved by the late renowned Colt master engraver, Howard M. Dove, and signed on the left side of the butt strap, under the grip. The SN was noted in the usual place on the bottom of the frame and on left side of front & back straps, under the grip. Engraving consists of extraordinary foliate arabesque patterns with gold wire outline on each side of the frame and hammer with the rampant Colt in gold on the left side of frame. Left recoil shield has an extraordinary detailed bust of an Indian brave with braided hair and two feathers. Cylinder has full coverage matching engraving with gold wire outline around the flutes with dbl wire border at the front of each land between the flutes. Rear edge of the cylinder has two gold wire bands with a zig zag pattern between. Bbl boss on each side of the frame is engraved with a checkerboard pattern, with a rosette around the cylinder pin crossbolt on the left side and flower blossoms in the bottom flute on each side, all reminiscent of Cuno Helfricht pattern engraving. The bbl is spectacularly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns, shell patterns, geometric patterns and checkerboard patterns. Bbl has two gold bands around the muzzle and two at the frame with a snake & dot pattern in gold in the ejector rod housing flute. Back strap has a spectacular fan pattern at the top with gold wire outline and a square & dot pattern in the middle with foliate arabesque patterns elsewhere, in full coverage. Entire back strap & butt strap have fine gold wire outline with scalloped corners. Screw heads are all beautifully engraved. This is an extraordinary example of Mr. Dove’s fantastic work and is nearly identical to three examples found on pp. 765 & 767 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, Wilson. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new. Remains unturned & unfired since finish with bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grips are exceptional with a crisp, mellow ivory patina. 4-36501 JR135 (12,000-16,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2167	$16,100.00	FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 45684SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of the frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and is mounted with spectacular 1-pc gold medallion ivory grip. Grip has an unsigned, very well executed scrimshaw vignette of five buffalo in a prairie scene. Grip panels are mounted to a walnut block and have the SN inside each grip with matching number in the back strap channel on the wood. Revolver is nearly full coverage engraved by the late renowned Colt master engraver, Howard M. Dove, and signed on the left side of the butt strap, under the grip. The SN was noted in the usual place on the bottom of the frame and on left side of front & back straps, under the grip. Engraving consists of extraordinary foliate arabesque patterns with gold wire outline on each side of the frame and hammer with the rampant Colt in gold on the left side of frame. Left recoil shield has an extraordinary detailed bust of an Indian brave with braided hair and two feathers. Cylinder has full coverage matching engraving with gold wire outline around the flutes with dbl wire border at the front of each land between the flutes. Rear edge of the cylinder has two gold wire bands with a zig zag pattern between. Bbl boss on each side of the frame is engraved with a checkerboard pattern, with a rosette around the cylinder pin crossbolt on the left side and flower blossoms in the bottom flute on each side, all reminiscent of Cuno Helfricht pattern engraving. The bbl is spectacularly engraved with foliate arabesque patterns, shell patterns, geometric patterns and checkerboard patterns. Bbl has two gold bands around the muzzle and two at the frame with a snake & dot pattern in gold in the ejector rod housing flute. Back strap has a spectacular fan pattern at the top with gold wire outline and a square & dot pattern in the middle with foliate arabesque patterns elsewhere, in full coverage. Entire back strap & butt strap have fine gold wire outline with scalloped corners. Screw heads are all beautifully engraved. This is an extraordinary example of Mr. Dove’s fantastic work and is nearly identical to three examples found on pp. 765 & 767 of The Colt Engraving Book Volume Two, Wilson. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, as new. Remains unturned & unfired since finish with bright blue and brilliant case colors. Grips are exceptional with a crisp, mellow ivory patina. 4-36501 JR135 (12,000-16,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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