*EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER.

*EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER. Cal. 45 colt. SN 331111. Fantastic rare colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, two line address with two line patent dates and rampant colt in a circle. It has beautiful 2-pc silver medallion pearl grips with carved ox head on the right side. It has nearly full coverage Cuno A. Helfricht engraving almost identical to the patterns on revolvers number 329243 and 331270 as pictured on pages 442 & 443 The Colt Engraving Book Volume One, Wilson. In addition to the wonderful Helfricht engraving this revolver has the very rare feature of the long flute cylinder. Colt apparently discovering surplus 1878 dbl action cylinders in their inventory and, rather than waste them, fitted them to a few single actions. Page 241 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, states that in 1915, in the serial range 330001 to 331480, these long flute cylinders were fitted to SAA revolvers. According to consignor this is one of only about three known with factory engraving. This revolver has blued screws and the last four digits are stamped on the back of the cylinder. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish with carved steer head pearl grips, factory engraved with long flute cylinder shipped Sept. 23, 1914 to Praeger Hardware Co., San Antonio, TX in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 85% strong bright orig nickel with most of the losses on the bbl. Bbl has about 60% orig nickel with the left side having been cleaned to bright metal. Cylinder is missing the nickel on the front, in one flute, with light flaking elsewhere and overall has about 50% nickel. Ejector rod housing, frame and grip frame retain most of their orig bright nickel finish with some flaking on the back strap and slight losses around the forcing cone area. Screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue, thin on the trigger & hammer screws and butt strap screw. Grips have sharp edges with great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-57544 JR304 (50,000-75,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	399	$40,250.00	EXTREMELY RARE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER. Cal. 45 colt. SN 331111. Fantastic rare colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, two line address with two line patent dates and rampant colt in a circle. It has beautiful 2-pc silver medallion pearl grips with carved ox head on the right side. It has nearly full coverage Cuno A. Helfricht engraving almost identical to the patterns on revolvers number 329243 and 331270 as pictured on pages 442 & 443 The Colt Engraving Book Volume One, Wilson. In addition to the wonderful Helfricht engraving this revolver has the very rare feature of the long flute cylinder. Colt apparently discovering surplus 1878 dbl action cylinders in their inventory and, rather than waste them, fitted them to a few single actions. Page 241 of The Book of Colt Firearms, Wilson, states that in 1915, in the serial range 330001 to 331480, these long flute cylinders were fitted to SAA revolvers. According to consignor this is one of only about three known with factory engraving. This revolver has blued screws and the last four digits are stamped on the back of the cylinder. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter fully identifying this revolver with 4-3/4″ bbl, nickel finish with carved steer head pearl grips, factory engraved with long flute cylinder shipped Sept. 23, 1914 to Praeger Hardware Co., San Antonio, TX in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 85% strong bright orig nickel with most of the losses on the bbl. Bbl has about 60% orig nickel with the left side having been cleaned to bright metal. Cylinder is missing the nickel on the front, in one flute, with light flaking elsewhere and overall has about 50% nickel. Ejector rod housing, frame and grip frame retain most of their orig bright nickel finish with some flaking on the back strap and slight losses around the forcing cone area. Screws are fine and retain most of their orig blue, thin on the trigger & hammer screws and butt strap screw. Grips have sharp edges with great fire and color. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-57544 JR304 (50,000-75,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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