*WONDERFUL ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*WONDERFUL ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 289024. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5 1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and has the caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and it is mounted with Colt gold medallion smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch-dot background. Bbl and ejector rod housing have extensive engraving patterns with the cylinder having full coverage except for the flutes. Backstrap, butt strap and trigger guard are also engraved to match. Engraving patterns are broad and sweeping with light shading. The shoulders of the backstrap are engraved in a sunburst pattern, which pattern is also found on each land of the cylinder between the flutes. Each land of the cylinder also has an unusual diagonal pattern with matching patterns between the cylinder stop notches and a complete band of foliate patterns around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on Feb. 28, 1907 in a 5-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish over scattered fine pitting. Grips need fitting, otherwise are very fine and retain a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36597 JR168 (7,500-12,500)

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
	2177	$5,175.00	WONDERFUL ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 289024. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Nickel finish with 5 1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and has the caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and it is mounted with Colt gold medallion smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns with punch-dot background. Bbl and ejector rod housing have extensive engraving patterns with the cylinder having full coverage except for the flutes. Backstrap, butt strap and trigger guard are also engraved to match. Engraving patterns are broad and sweeping with light shading. The shoulders of the backstrap are engraved in a sunburst pattern, which pattern is also found on each land of the cylinder between the flutes. Each land of the cylinder also has an unusual diagonal pattern with matching patterns between the cylinder stop notches and a complete band of foliate patterns around the rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on Feb. 28, 1907 in a 5-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Overall retains about all of a fine, professionally restored finish over scattered fine pitting. Grips need fitting, otherwise are very fine and retain a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36597 JR168 (7,500-12,500) 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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