*ENGRAVED LATE PRODUCTION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*ENGRAVED LATE PRODUCTION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Long Colt. SN S13501A. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl & 1-pc ivory grip with very deep relief carved buffalo head on the left side with ruby eyes. This fine sgl action is spectacularly engraved in near full coverage, “C” to “D” coverage, by Colt Custom Shop engraver, Denise Thirion, & is signed “DT” on left side of frame just below rampant Colt. Engraving patterns consist of the styles of a number of Colt master engravers such as Helfricht & Nimschke. Incorporating their patterns, along with some of her own, Ms. Thirion has created a true masterpiece with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns superb fine punch dot background with fine crosshatch patterns on cylinder, small fans on left shoulder of backstrap, Nimschke’s demon dog on top of backstrap with Helfricht’s square & dot patterns in various places, notably a large pattern on backstrap. She has also included the wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. Sides of front sight have a beautiful fan pattern with another small fan around front trigger guard screw. Patterns are nice & tight with good flow & minimal chisel marks. Grip is exquisitely carved from a sgl piece of elephant ivory. Screw heads are also engraved & they, along with trigger, base pin & ejector rod head, are all niter blued. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Jim Alaimo of Nutmeg Sports, Manchester, CT, authenticating this revolver as one that he had created by Ms. Thirion. CONDITION: As new. Appears to be unfired, retains virtually all of its fine orig nickel finish. Grip is sound with sharp edges & a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-57526 JR404 (5,000-10,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	459	$10,350.00	ENGRAVED LATE PRODUCTION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Long Colt. SN S13501A. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl & 1-pc ivory grip with very deep relief carved buffalo head on the left side with ruby eyes. This fine sgl action is spectacularly engraved in near full coverage, “C” to “D” coverage, by Colt Custom Shop engraver, Denise Thirion, & is signed “DT” on left side of frame just below rampant Colt. Engraving patterns consist of the styles of a number of Colt master engravers such as Helfricht & Nimschke. Incorporating their patterns, along with some of her own, Ms. Thirion has created a true masterpiece with intertwined foliate arabesque patterns superb fine punch dot background with fine crosshatch patterns on cylinder, small fans on left shoulder of backstrap, Nimschke’s demon dog on top of backstrap with Helfricht’s square & dot patterns in various places, notably a large pattern on backstrap. She has also included the wolf’s head on each side of hammer nose. Sides of front sight have a beautiful fan pattern with another small fan around front trigger guard screw. Patterns are nice & tight with good flow & minimal chisel marks. Grip is exquisitely carved from a sgl piece of elephant ivory. Screw heads are also engraved & they, along with trigger, base pin & ejector rod head, are all niter blued. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Jim Alaimo of Nutmeg Sports, Manchester, CT, authenticating this revolver as one that he had created by Ms. Thirion. CONDITION: As new. Appears to be unfired, retains virtually all of its fine orig nickel finish. Grip is sound with sharp edges & a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-57526 JR404 (5,000-10,000) 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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