RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Very rare Sheriffs Model, nickel finish, 3-3/4” bbl made without ejector rod housing. Factory engraved with about 70% coverage, fine engraving with fan motifs on the recoil shield, loading gate and top of the backstrap. Cylinder has arabesque patterns with punch dot background and intertwined wiggle-work patterns with a fleur-di-lis at each flute. Top strap is fully engraved and the bbl and frame have foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Grips are very unusual, thick 1-pc pearl with a raised carved steer head on right side and a raised carved stooping eagle on left side. Accompanied by a Colt letter fully identifying this revolver and indicating shipment to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York City on May 6th 1884. Grips are not mentioned in the letter. SN 108330. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All the metal has had the nickel finish completely restored to near original with some fine pitting on the inside of the recoil shields and loading gate. Grips have expert repairs at the right toe and about 1/4” of the left heel. Chambers have very fine pitting. Bore is strong with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-47652 JR529 (10,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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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	700	$8,912.00	RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED SHERIFFS MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Very rare Sheriffs Model, nickel finish, 3-3/4” bbl made without ejector rod housing. Factory engraved with about 70% coverage, fine engraving with fan motifs on the recoil shield, loading gate and top of the backstrap. Cylinder has arabesque patterns with punch dot background and intertwined wiggle-work patterns with a fleur-di-lis at each flute. Top strap is fully engraved and the bbl and frame have foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Grips are very unusual, thick 1-pc pearl with a raised carved steer head on right side and a raised carved stooping eagle on left side. Accompanied by a Colt letter fully identifying this revolver and indicating shipment to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, New York City on May 6th 1884. Grips are not mentioned in the letter. SN 108330. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All the metal has had the nickel finish completely restored to near original with some fine pitting on the inside of the recoil shields and loading gate. Grips have expert repairs at the right toe and about 1/4” of the left heel. Chambers have very fine pitting. Bore is strong with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-47652 JR529 (10,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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