ENSEMBLE OF COLT REVOLVERS AND PHOTOS OF AN ANACONDA, MT CHIEF-OF-POLICE.

ENSEMBLE OF COLT REVOLVERS AND PHOTOS OF AN ANACONDA, MT CHIEF-OF-POLICE. Cal. 41 Colt. 1) Model 1877 DA “Thunderer”, blue and case colored with a 4-1/2” bbl, and rampant Colt black hard rubber grips. The right side of the frame is stamped “A.S.”(presumably Anaconda Sheriff) and “WKS”. The top of the backstrap is stamped with a number “4”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this gun and indicating shipment June 5, 1890 to the Colt agency in San Francisco. SN 76210. CONDITION: Bbl retains 70-75% strong bright original blue and the ejector rod housing about 80% blue thinning on the outside. The frame retains mottled gray case colors and the trigger guard & backstrap about 30% thin blue. Grips show moderate to heavy wear but are sound. Bright shiny bore. The mechanics need attention. 2) Colt Model 1895 DA Revolver with 4-1/2” bbl and black hard rubber grips. SN 187302. CONDITION: Good to very good, retains 65-70% blue overall, strong in the sheltered areas. Grips are fine, mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. This lot is accompanied by a notarized letter from Nancy Taylor Farel of Boulder, CO dated October 30, 2002 in which she states that she is the granddaughter of William Albert Taylor who was the owner of these firearms. She reports he lived in Anaconda, MT and was the Chief of Police there and also served as the under-sheriff for Anaconda. Mr. Taylor reportedly died in 1931. Further accompanied by an original 8-1/2 x 6-1/2” photo depicting two gentlemen seated in an early office with a 1906 calendar on the wall and has the notations on the bottom edge “Deer Lodge County/Anaconda MT”. The individual on the left is identified as “T. J. Fleming” and the other as “W.A. Taylor”. Mr. Fleming appears to be wearing a badge on his vest. The other photograph is a reproduced image of Mr. Taylor in a turn of the century police chief’s uniform. This ensemble is true western frontier history. 4-49163 JR282 (3,500-5,000)

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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	931	$0.00	ENSEMBLE OF COLT REVOLVERS AND PHOTOS OF AN ANACONDA, MT CHIEF-OF-POLICE. Cal. 41 Colt. 1) Model 1877 DA “Thunderer”, blue and case colored with a 4-1/2” bbl, and rampant Colt black hard rubber grips. The right side of the frame is stamped “A.S.”(presumably Anaconda Sheriff) and “WKS”. The top of the backstrap is stamped with a number “4”. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this gun and indicating shipment June 5, 1890 to the Colt agency in San Francisco. SN 76210. CONDITION: Bbl retains 70-75% strong bright original blue and the ejector rod housing about 80% blue thinning on the outside. The frame retains mottled gray case colors and the trigger guard & backstrap about 30% thin blue. Grips show moderate to heavy wear but are sound. Bright shiny bore. The mechanics need attention. 2) Colt Model 1895 DA Revolver with 4-1/2” bbl and black hard rubber grips. SN 187302. CONDITION: Good to very good, retains 65-70% blue overall, strong in the sheltered areas. Grips are fine, mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. This lot is accompanied by a notarized letter from Nancy Taylor Farel of Boulder, CO dated October 30, 2002 in which she states that she is the granddaughter of William Albert Taylor who was the owner of these firearms. She reports he lived in Anaconda, MT and was the Chief of Police there and also served as the under-sheriff for Anaconda. Mr. Taylor reportedly died in 1931. Further accompanied by an original 8-1/2 x 6-1/2” photo depicting two gentlemen seated in an early office with a 1906 calendar on the wall and has the notations on the bottom edge “Deer Lodge County/Anaconda MT”. The individual on the left is identified as “T. J. Fleming” and the other as “W.A. Taylor”. Mr. Fleming appears to be wearing a badge on his vest. The other photograph is a reproduced image of Mr. Taylor in a turn of the century police chief’s uniform. This ensemble is true western frontier history. 4-49163 JR282 (3,500-5,000) 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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