CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER.

CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. SN 41179. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 2-line address with the space for an etched panel on left side. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with caliber marking. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on sides, snake & dot pattern on right lower part of frame and on both sides of top strap. Front gullets of frame are also engraved in snake & dot pattern. Sides of bbl are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a foliate spray at the end of bbl address. Top of back strap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s economy fan pattern with geometric patterns down back strap and trigger bow. Cylinder is engraved with geometric patterns on the lands between the flutes, a snake & dot pattern around rear edge and three small dots in each flute. SN was observed on frame, trigger guard & butt strap with the last three digits on the rear face of the cylinder. Grip frame is missing the grip locator pin. Accompanied by an English mahogany casing with empty medallion in the lid. Interior is blue baize lined with compartment partitions relocated to accommodate this revolver. It also is compartmented for an orig Colt turn screw, a brass cleaning rod, a modern pewter oil bottle, a cartridge block containing 14 cartridges and a functioning key. Front of case has a mortised brass lock, missing the escutcheon. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of an old restored nickel finish. Etched panel on the bbl was apparently obliterated in the refinishing process. Grips have a chipped right toe and a small chip at right side at the frame with several age lines and retain a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case retains most of its orig varnish on the outside. Interior is moderately to heavily faded and soiled in the bottom. Accessories are fine. 4-41370 JR152 (4,000-6,000)

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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	2208	$2,587.50	CASED ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 THUNDERER DA REVOLVER. SN 41179. Cal. 41 Colt. Nickel finish with 3-1/2″ bbl, German silver front sight and 2-line address with the space for an etched panel on left side. Left rear web of trigger guard is stamped with caliber marking. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved by Cuno Helfricht with about 60% coverage foliate arabesque patterns on sides, snake & dot pattern on right lower part of frame and on both sides of top strap. Front gullets of frame are also engraved in snake & dot pattern. Sides of bbl are engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with a foliate spray at the end of bbl address. Top of back strap is engraved in Mr. Helfricht’s economy fan pattern with geometric patterns down back strap and trigger bow. Cylinder is engraved with geometric patterns on the lands between the flutes, a snake & dot pattern around rear edge and three small dots in each flute. SN was observed on frame, trigger guard & butt strap with the last three digits on the rear face of the cylinder. Grip frame is missing the grip locator pin. Accompanied by an English mahogany casing with empty medallion in the lid. Interior is blue baize lined with compartment partitions relocated to accommodate this revolver. It also is compartmented for an orig Colt turn screw, a brass cleaning rod, a modern pewter oil bottle, a cartridge block containing 14 cartridges and a functioning key. Front of case has a mortised brass lock, missing the escutcheon. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains most of an old restored nickel finish. Etched panel on the bbl was apparently obliterated in the refinishing process. Grips have a chipped right toe and a small chip at right side at the frame with several age lines and retain a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. Case retains most of its orig varnish on the outside. Interior is moderately to heavily faded and soiled in the bottom. Accessories are fine. 4-41370 JR152 (4,000-6,000) 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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