ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine engraved Colt single action with 5-1/2” bbl. Engraved in arabesque patterns with punch-dot background and a typical Nimschke fan at the top of the backstrap. It has 3-line patent dates on the frame and is fitted with fine ox-head raised carved pearl grips. It is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that it was shipped “soft” to Hartley & Graham, New York on December 5, 1883. It is well documented that Hartley & Graham was one of Nimschke’s primary customers. SN 102974. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and frame retain 80-85% original nickel finish. The cylinder, backstrap and ejector rod housing appear to be bare metal. The pearl grips are beautiful with great fire and a replaced chip at the right heel with a chip missing at the left toe. Strong bright bore slightly frosted. The safety and half-cock notches will not hold. 4-49162 JR283 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	910	$11,011.00	ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine engraved Colt single action with 5-1/2” bbl. Engraved in arabesque patterns with punch-dot background and a typical Nimschke fan at the top of the backstrap. It has 3-line patent dates on the frame and is fitted with fine ox-head raised carved pearl grips. It is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that it was shipped “soft” to Hartley & Graham, New York on December 5, 1883. It is well documented that Hartley & Graham was one of Nimschke’s primary customers. SN 102974. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and frame retain 80-85% original nickel finish. The cylinder, backstrap and ejector rod housing appear to be bare metal. The pearl grips are beautiful with great fire and a replaced chip at the right heel with a chip missing at the left toe. Strong bright bore slightly frosted. The safety and half-cock notches will not hold. 4-49162 JR283 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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