COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY.

COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY. SN 185307. Cal.44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has usual rebated 6-shot cyl and 3-screw frame not cut for shoulder stock, marked on left side “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped with caliber marking. Brass trigger guard & iron back strap are mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. No disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers or the bore. Accompanied by a notarized letter dated May 13, 1988 from Paul A. Schaffer, who states that he is the descendant of Augustus Durant (sic) who was a Texas Ranger in 1857, re-enlisted in 1859 and again in 1874. His first two tours of duty were with Capt. Tobin and Ford with the 1874 tour of duty under the renowned Texas Ranger, Capt. McNelly. Also accompanied by a framed image of a seated Durand w/ his 1860 projecting from his belt. Also accompanied by a copy of a small article by someone named Taylor Thompson dated August 1963 entitled “A Knightly Chief of the Texas Border” which encompasses the life of Joseph Durand and his family. Augustus Durand was Joseph’s younger brother. The Durand Family was descended from French nobility and fought in the crusades under Henry of Navarre. When they emigrated to America and settled in Louisiana is unknown but apparently is known that in 1836 after killing his rival suitor in a duel over a woman, Joseph Durand, Augustus’ older brother, left Louisiana with seven other young men, which probably included his brothers, Adolphus & the youngest brother, Augustus, and headed for Texas to help in the fight for independence from Mexico. The Durand party arrived just after the Battle of San Jacinto and settled in the San Antonio area. A quick Google search disclosed that Augustus Durand had served in the Texas Rangers with the Frontier Battalion sometime between 1874 and 1891. The 1874 date coincides with the family history when Augustus Durand served under the famous Texas Ranger, Capt. Leander H. McNelly, one of the Rangers most renowned & respected captains. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains. No disassembly was effected to check for matching SNs beyond those visible externally. Overall retains a very dark attic patina with some light crusty rust on the bbl and back strap. Wedge screw is a replacement and a few of the other screws are slightly battered. Grip has battered bottom edges with broken toes and chipped heels and shows heavy wear. Mechanics are a little loose but functional. 4-41449 JR258 (5,000-10,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2302	$2,300.00	COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER WITH TEXAS RANGER HISTORY. SN 185307. Cal.44. Usual configuration with 8″ rnd bbl, German silver front sight and 1-line New-York U.S. America address. It has usual rebated 6-shot cyl and 3-screw frame not cut for shoulder stock, marked on left side “COLTS PATENT” and left shoulder of trigger guard is stamped with caliber marking. Brass trigger guard & iron back strap are mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip. No disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers or the bore. Accompanied by a notarized letter dated May 13, 1988 from Paul A. Schaffer, who states that he is the descendant of Augustus Durant (sic) who was a Texas Ranger in 1857, re-enlisted in 1859 and again in 1874. His first two tours of duty were with Capt. Tobin and Ford with the 1874 tour of duty under the renowned Texas Ranger, Capt. McNelly. Also accompanied by a framed image of a seated Durand w/ his 1860 projecting from his belt. Also accompanied by a copy of a small article by someone named Taylor Thompson dated August 1963 entitled “A Knightly Chief of the Texas Border” which encompasses the life of Joseph Durand and his family. Augustus Durand was Joseph’s younger brother. The Durand Family was descended from French nobility and fought in the crusades under Henry of Navarre. When they emigrated to America and settled in Louisiana is unknown but apparently is known that in 1836 after killing his rival suitor in a duel over a woman, Joseph Durand, Augustus’ older brother, left Louisiana with seven other young men, which probably included his brothers, Adolphus & the youngest brother, Augustus, and headed for Texas to help in the fight for independence from Mexico. The Durand party arrived just after the Battle of San Jacinto and settled in the San Antonio area. A quick Google search disclosed that Augustus Durand had served in the Texas Rangers with the Frontier Battalion sometime between 1874 and 1891. The 1874 date coincides with the family history when Augustus Durand served under the famous Texas Ranger, Capt. Leander H. McNelly, one of the Rangers most renowned & respected captains. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains. No disassembly was effected to check for matching SNs beyond those visible externally. Overall retains a very dark attic patina with some light crusty rust on the bbl and back strap. Wedge screw is a replacement and a few of the other screws are slightly battered. Grip has battered bottom edges with broken toes and chipped heels and shows heavy wear. Mechanics are a little loose but functional. 4-41449 JR258 (5,000-10,000) 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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