*FINE ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVED COLT BANKERS SPECIAL DA REVOLVER.

*FINE ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVED COLT BANKERS SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 320264. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with 2-line address on right side and caliber & model on left side. Revolver has beautifully executed full coverage flowing foliate pattern engraving with fine stippled background which extends down backstrap, on frontstrap, trigger bow and front of frame. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes with a fine, wide feather pattern around rear edge. Left sideplate is inlaid with gold initials “HMG” and the right rear side of frame is inlaid with a wonderfully detailed raised gold boar’s head. Buttstrap is inscribed “ENGR. BY A. GRIEBEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc, after-market ivory grips. Given the deluxe treatment, even to engraved screw heads, and the inlaid initials, it seems likely that this revolver was engraved for one of Mr. Griebel’s family members. Accompanied by a Safariland brown leather holster. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom blue finish; grips are sound with a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-44866 JR292 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2190	$6,900.00	FINE ARNOLD GRIEBEL ENGRAVED COLT BANKERS SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 320264. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight with 2-line address on right side and caliber & model on left side. Revolver has beautifully executed full coverage flowing foliate pattern engraving with fine stippled background which extends down backstrap, on frontstrap, trigger bow and front of frame. Cyl is engraved to match on the lands between the flutes with a fine, wide feather pattern around rear edge. Left sideplate is inlaid with gold initials “HMG” and the right rear side of frame is inlaid with a wonderfully detailed raised gold boar’s head. Buttstrap is inscribed “ENGR. BY A. GRIEBEL”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc, after-market ivory grips. Given the deluxe treatment, even to engraved screw heads, and the inlaid initials, it seems likely that this revolver was engraved for one of Mr. Griebel’s family members. Accompanied by a Safariland brown leather holster. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its fine custom blue finish; grips are sound with a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-44866 JR292 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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