RARE RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1168. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with dashes at each end. Bore is conventionally rifled with six equal lands & grooves as found on this special run of rimfire revolvers. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with the caliber marked on the left shoulder of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. The SN was observed on bottom of the bbl under ejector rod housing, on cylinder and in usual three positions on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Bottom of bbl also has a tiny “44” just forward of the base pin. Only about 1,892 of these rare revolvers were produced in period 1875-1887 with the vast majority going to lesser developed countries where maintenance was minimal or non-existent and the 7-1/2″ bbl was not well accepted. Therefore it is rare to find one of these revolvers in orig configuration and orig finish is usually out of the question. One of the major recipients of these revolvers was the firm of Wexell & De Gress of Mexico City. Another firm who received a number of these revolvers was Meyers & Geiger of New York who were major exporters. Only a few were sold within the U.S. This caliber in the single action revolver was obsolete before it was introduced and therefore saw very limited acceptance in the U.S., whereas Mexico, other South American countries and some middle-eastern countries were still heavily using the Henry and Model 1866 Winchester rifles. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. Backstrap channel of grip was too heavily oil & rust stained to determine if a SN was present, however condition of this grip and fit to frame leaves no doubt that it is orig to this revolver. Overall retains a dark even brown patina with traces of blue in sheltered areas on bbl. Front edge of frame is moderately to heavily pitted as is front face of cylinder with rust spotting over most surfaces. Grip, as noted, has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Most of screws are slightly battered. 4-38940 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2191	$5,750.00	RARE RIMFIRE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 1168. Cal. 44 RF Henry. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with dashes at each end. Bore is conventionally rifled with six equal lands & grooves as found on this special run of rimfire revolvers. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with the caliber marked on the left shoulder of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip. The SN was observed on bottom of the bbl under ejector rod housing, on cylinder and in usual three positions on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap. Bottom of bbl also has a tiny “44” just forward of the base pin. Only about 1,892 of these rare revolvers were produced in period 1875-1887 with the vast majority going to lesser developed countries where maintenance was minimal or non-existent and the 7-1/2″ bbl was not well accepted. Therefore it is rare to find one of these revolvers in orig configuration and orig finish is usually out of the question. One of the major recipients of these revolvers was the firm of Wexell & De Gress of Mexico City. Another firm who received a number of these revolvers was Meyers & Geiger of New York who were major exporters. Only a few were sold within the U.S. This caliber in the single action revolver was obsolete before it was introduced and therefore saw very limited acceptance in the U.S., whereas Mexico, other South American countries and some middle-eastern countries were still heavily using the Henry and Model 1866 Winchester rifles. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. Backstrap channel of grip was too heavily oil & rust stained to determine if a SN was present, however condition of this grip and fit to frame leaves no doubt that it is orig to this revolver. Overall retains a dark even brown patina with traces of blue in sheltered areas on bbl. Front edge of frame is moderately to heavily pitted as is front face of cylinder with rust spotting over most surfaces. Grip, as noted, has chipped toes and shows heavy wear with a wonderful hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. Most of screws are slightly battered. 4-38940 (6,000-8,000) 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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