*HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO TEXAS.

*HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO TEXAS. SN 305448. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with extraordinary gold lip pearl 2-pc grips with relief carved ox head that has gold overlay horns, ruby eyes and a gold ring in its nose, on right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on both sides of frame and his trademark sunburst pattern on left recoil shield and loading gate. Ejector rod housing boss is engraved with a hunter star and snake & dot patterns are in the lower gullets. Foliate arabesque patterns extend about half way up the bbl with an engraved ribbon around caliber marking and a hunter star on the top. Gullet of the ejector rod housing is engraved with snake & dot pattern which pattern is also engraved on top strap. Cylinder is engraved with alternating foliate arabesque and geometric patterns on lands between the flutes and with a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark economy pattern fan with geometric patterns at the top & heel of back strap, on butt strap & trigger guard. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks with carved ox head motif, factory engraved and shipped to Charles Hummel & Son, San Antonio, TX on Oct. 15, 1908 in a 1-gun shipment. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains most of a fine restored nickel finish showing light muzzle edge wear and wear on the ejector rod housing and some slight dulling on bbl & cyl from holster wear. Grips have a chipped right heel, otherwise are sound without outstanding gold color with some slight dings on the gold overlay horns and overall retain tremendous fire & color. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch and mechanics need attention, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-41855 JR136 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2201	$9,200.00	HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO TEXAS. SN 305448. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with extraordinary gold lip pearl 2-pc grips with relief carved ox head that has gold overlay horns, ruby eyes and a gold ring in its nose, on right side. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background on both sides of frame and his trademark sunburst pattern on left recoil shield and loading gate. Ejector rod housing boss is engraved with a hunter star and snake & dot patterns are in the lower gullets. Foliate arabesque patterns extend about half way up the bbl with an engraved ribbon around caliber marking and a hunter star on the top. Gullet of the ejector rod housing is engraved with snake & dot pattern which pattern is also engraved on top strap. Cylinder is engraved with alternating foliate arabesque and geometric patterns on lands between the flutes and with a snake & dot pattern around the rear edge. Top of back strap is engraved with Mr. Helfricht’s trademark economy pattern fan with geometric patterns at the top & heel of back strap, on butt strap & trigger guard. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish, pearl stocks with carved ox head motif, factory engraved and shipped to Charles Hummel & Son, San Antonio, TX on Oct. 15, 1908 in a 1-gun shipment. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains most of a fine restored nickel finish showing light muzzle edge wear and wear on the ejector rod housing and some slight dulling on bbl & cyl from holster wear. Grips have a chipped right heel, otherwise are sound without outstanding gold color with some slight dings on the gold overlay horns and overall retain tremendous fire & color. Hammer is not solid in half cock notch and mechanics need attention, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-41855 JR136 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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