Colt Firearms Auction, Las Vegas

Colt Firearms Auction, Las Vegas

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(A) Very Rare Round Barrel Colt Cloverleaf Revolver (1874).

Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 94)      

The short barrel Cloverleaf is the most desirable variation. Revolver is in very fine condition for one of these rare Colts. Barrel retains considerable original blue finish, patinating to brown overall. Cylinder retains considerable original finish turning brown. Brass frame has beautiful age patina of the type found on the most desirable Henry rifles. Varnished walnut grips have most of their varnish with some marks and dents on both sides. Hammer has original blue on spine and frame screws retain much of their original blue on heads. A very rare and desirable early Colt cartridge revolver. Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cloverleaf Paperwork: No Serial Number: 7188
The short barrel Cloverleaf is the most desirable variation. Revolver is in very fine condition for one of these rare Colts. Barrel retains considerable original blue fin...moreish, patinating to brown overall. Cylinder retains considerable original finish turning brown. Brass frame has beautiful age patina of the type found on the most desirable Henry rifles. Varnished walnut grips have most of their varnish with some marks and dents on both sides. Hammer has original blue on spine and frame screws retain much of their original blue on heads. A very rare and desirable early Colt cartridge revolver. Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cloverleaf Paperwork: No Serial Number: 7188

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(A) Very Fine and Rare Colt 1873 Custer Era Colt Single Action Calvary Revolver (1874).

Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 94)      

An extremely fine and rare Custer range Colt Single Action Army revolver. Inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth. This revolver is one of the finer conditioned full dimension 7-1/2" Ainsworth inspected Custer range revolvers we have encountered. All matching parts, including barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains considerable original bluing, would rate excellent for early Ainsworth. Ejector rod housing has most original blue on inside and protected areas. Cylinder has considerable original blue on flutes, the balance of blue mixed with brown but with little to no wear or pitting. Frame has considerable case color remaining, though fading. Recoil shield case color mostly faded. Trigger guard has some original blue finish, as does the backstrap, mainly in protected area. The screws rate very good to fine. Bore is like a mirror. Action is tight and excellent. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Original walnut grips with visible cartouche "OWA" for Orville W. Ainsworth; most Ainsworth cartouches are vestigial and this one is legible. Two line patent date and crisply struck "US" on left side of frame. All markings mechanically excellent. Front sight not only full dimension but retains feathered bluing around perimeter. One of the most untouched original condition Ainsworth single actions we have encountered. We are waiting on a letter from noted authority John Kopec to find out to what company it was shipped. Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Paperwork: No Serial Number: 6433
An extremely fine and rare Custer range Colt Single Action Army revolver. Inspected by Orville W. Ainsworth. This revolver is one of the finer conditioned full dimension ...more7-1/2" Ainsworth inspected Custer range revolvers we have encountered. All matching parts, including barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains considerable original bluing, would rate excellent for early Ainsworth. Ejector rod housing has most original blue on inside and protected areas. Cylinder has considerable original blue on flutes, the balance of blue mixed with brown but with little to no wear or pitting. Frame has considerable case color remaining, though fading. Recoil shield case color mostly faded. Trigger guard has some original blue finish, as does the backstrap, mainly in protected area. The screws rate very good to fine. Bore is like a mirror. Action is tight and excellent. Hammer retains traces of case colors. Original walnut grips with visible cartouche "OWA" for Orville W. Ainsworth; most Ainsworth cartouches are vestigial and this one is legible. Two line patent date and crisply struck "US" on left side of frame. All markings mechanically excellent. Front sight not only full dimension but retains feathered bluing around perimeter. One of the most untouched original condition Ainsworth single actions we have encountered. We are waiting on a letter from noted authority John Kopec to find out to what company it was shipped. Barrel Length: 7 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Paperwork: No Serial Number: 6433

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(A) Scarce & Desirable Cased Long Barrel .41 Colt Clover Leaf Revolver.

Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 94)      

Manufactured in 1874. This fantastic revolver, serial number 6969, retains nearly 100% of its original Colt factory bright nickle finish, aside from some very minor flaking where the side plate was improperly removed at one time. Both sides of the hammer retain nitre blue finish. Figured walnut grips retain nearly all of their original factory varnish. Face of cylinder is still bright with some minor marring where cylinder pin was removed but nickel is still present. Mirror-like bore. Fine, original English style case is in fine condition with original blue lining, including a cleaning rod and oil bottle. Most of these minty Cloverleafs have English proofs, this one does not. Accessories: Case, Cleaning rod Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Clover Leaf Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 6868
Manufactured in 1874. This fantastic revolver, serial number 6969, retains nearly 100% of its original Colt factory bright nickle finish, aside from some very minor flaki...moreng where the side plate was improperly removed at one time. Both sides of the hammer retain nitre blue finish. Figured walnut grips retain nearly all of their original factory varnish. Face of cylinder is still bright with some minor marring where cylinder pin was removed but nickel is still present. Mirror-like bore. Fine, original English style case is in fine condition with original blue lining, including a cleaning rod and oil bottle. Most of these minty Cloverleafs have English proofs, this one does not. Accessories: Case, Cleaning rod Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Clover Leaf Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 6868

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(A) Fine, Profusely New York Engraved Colt New Line .38 with Fine Ivory Grips (1875).

Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 94)      

This beautifully engraved large caliber New Line, serial No. 5275, retains nearly all of its original period possibly factory nickel. There is one spot underneath the frame where nickel has flaked and slightly patinated, and one spot on cylinder which is eroded. Engraving is crisply executed throughout, nearly full coverage with scrolls and panels. Base pin retains much original bluing. Hammer has bright nitre blue on saddle. Bore is mirror bright. Ivory grips have beautiful mellow patination and appear to be original to the gun. Grip screw retains bright nitre blue. A very fine example of this model. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 5275
This beautifully engraved large caliber New Line, serial No. 5275, retains nearly all of its original period possibly factory nickel. There is one spot underneath the fra...moreme where nickel has flaked and slightly patinated, and one spot on cylinder which is eroded. Engraving is crisply executed throughout, nearly full coverage with scrolls and panels. Base pin retains much original bluing. Hammer has bright nitre blue on saddle. Bore is mirror bright. Ivory grips have beautiful mellow patination and appear to be original to the gun. Grip screw retains bright nitre blue. A very fine example of this model. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 5275

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(A)Very Fine Engraved Colt New Line Single Action Revolver With Purse Type Case(1875).

Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 55 of 94)      

A rare and desirable Colt New Line .30 revolver with beautiful factory ivory grips. R.L. Wilson states that all engraved .30 caliber New Line Colts are rare, and this example is no exception. The engraving is elaborate with beautiful shell design on top strap with ovals in scrolls on cylinder. Barrel retains nearly all of its original nickel finish with some wear at muzzle. Cylinder has most of its original nickel with a few extremely minor spots of erosion. Frame retains most of its original nickel, however backstrap has been polished so steel is blending in with the nickel. Ivory grips have beautiful patina, screws finished in original nitre blue. Hammer has nitre blue on saddle and spine, bright polish on sides. Gun comes in an original period purse casing in good condition. A very attractive ensemble. Accessories: Purse Holster Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .30 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 7974
A rare and desirable Colt New Line .30 revolver with beautiful factory ivory grips. R.L. Wilson states that all engraved .30 caliber New Line Colts are rare, and this exa...moremple is no exception. The engraving is elaborate with beautiful shell design on top strap with ovals in scrolls on cylinder. Barrel retains nearly all of its original nickel finish with some wear at muzzle. Cylinder has most of its original nickel with a few extremely minor spots of erosion. Frame retains most of its original nickel, however backstrap has been polished so steel is blending in with the nickel. Ivory grips have beautiful patina, screws finished in original nitre blue. Hammer has nitre blue on saddle and spine, bright polish on sides. Gun comes in an original period purse casing in good condition. A very attractive ensemble. Accessories: Purse Holster Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .30 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 7974

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(A) Rare & Highly Desirable Cased & Engraved .41 Colt House Model Revolver.

Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 94)      

Manufactured in 1875. This rare revolver has Nimschke-style work on frame but unusual punch and wriggle work on barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains nearly all its original bright blue finish with very minor pitting on underside. Cylinder retains much original bright bluing with some brown mixing throughout. Hammer has considerable bright blue on left side and right side with minor wear. Varnished wood grips have most of their original high polish finish. Action is crisp as new. Factory-type case with bright red lining and full box of .41 short ammunition. Lid has nearly all of its original varnish. Accessories: Case, Box of ammo Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: House Pistol Paperwork: No Serial Number: 8121
Manufactured in 1875. This rare revolver has Nimschke-style work on frame but unusual punch and wriggle work on barrel and cylinder. Barrel retains nearly all its origina...morel bright blue finish with very minor pitting on underside. Cylinder retains much original bright bluing with some brown mixing throughout. Hammer has considerable bright blue on left side and right side with minor wear. Varnished wood grips have most of their original high polish finish. Action is crisp as new. Factory-type case with bright red lining and full box of .41 short ammunition. Lid has nearly all of its original varnish. Accessories: Case, Box of ammo Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: House Pistol Paperwork: No Serial Number: 8121

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(A) Fine Engraved Colt New Line Single Action Revolver (1876)

Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 94)      

A nearly mint factory engraved Colt New Line .22. This beautiful New Line, engraved in standard factory New Line pattern, retains almost all of its nickel finish. Screws retain most of their bright nitre blue. Blued hammer has nitre blue on spine and saddle with bright polish on sides. Cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Etched panel is perfect and rosewood grips have nearly all original high polish varnish. Revolver comes in a period purse-type casing. A great factory engraved New Line .22. Accessories: Holster Purse Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 23685
A nearly mint factory engraved Colt New Line .22. This beautiful New Line, engraved in standard factory New Line pattern, retains almost all of its nickel finish. Screws ...moreretain most of their bright nitre blue. Blued hammer has nitre blue on spine and saddle with bright polish on sides. Cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Etched panel is perfect and rosewood grips have nearly all original high polish varnish. Revolver comes in a period purse-type casing. A great factory engraved New Line .22. Accessories: Holster Purse Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 23685

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(A) Splendid Cased Factory Engraved Nickle and Gilt Colt New Line .30 Revolver with Factory Ivory Gr

Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 94)      

Manufactured 1876. This beautiful revolver would have been perfectly at home in Colt's magnificent display at The Philadelphia Centennial. Cuno Helfricht shop engraving is crisply executed throughout. Barrel retains nearly 100% bright nickel, as does the frame with virtually no peeling and only an extremely minor spot where the grip meets frame. Cylinder retains nearly all its gilding but has toned. Hammer retains most of its gilding, also toned. Trigger has some gilding but mostly toned. Ivory grips fit perfectly; left panel with extremely minor tight age cracking near screw escutcheon, right grip with several long tight cracks running nearly full length of a beautifully patinated grip. Original case is French-fitted gilt leather. Moroccan leather with most gilt remaining in stamps. Interior of case is excellent with superb gilt stamping on lid "Colt's Revolver" with French retailer's stamp. A Philadelphia Centennial Colt Exhibition quality New Line revolver. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .30 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 10242
Manufactured 1876. This beautiful revolver would have been perfectly at home in Colt's magnificent display at The Philadelphia Centennial. Cuno Helfricht shop engraving i...mores crisply executed throughout. Barrel retains nearly 100% bright nickel, as does the frame with virtually no peeling and only an extremely minor spot where the grip meets frame. Cylinder retains nearly all its gilding but has toned. Hammer retains most of its gilding, also toned. Trigger has some gilding but mostly toned. Ivory grips fit perfectly; left panel with extremely minor tight age cracking near screw escutcheon, right grip with several long tight cracks running nearly full length of a beautifully patinated grip. Original case is French-fitted gilt leather. Moroccan leather with most gilt remaining in stamps. Interior of case is excellent with superb gilt stamping on lid "Colt's Revolver" with French retailer's stamp. A Philadelphia Centennial Colt Exhibition quality New Line revolver. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .30 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 10242

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(A) Good Nickel Plated Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver (1877).

Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 94)      

A very fine Colt Open Top .22 revolver. This Open Top retains nearly 100% of its bright factory nickel with a tracking line on the cylinder. These revolvers are commonly found in very poor condition as they were well used on the Frontier. Face of the cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Hammer has 100% bright nickel finish. Frame and takedown screws are nitre blue. Rosewood grips retain nearly all of their original varnish with only the slightest wear to high point on right and left panels. NOTE: Purse does not fit pistol. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Open Top Paperwork: No Serial Number: 96648
A very fine Colt Open Top .22 revolver. This Open Top retains nearly 100% of its bright factory nickel with a tracking line on the cylinder. These revolvers are commonly ...morefound in very poor condition as they were well used on the Frontier. Face of the cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Hammer has 100% bright nickel finish. Frame and takedown screws are nitre blue. Rosewood grips retain nearly all of their original varnish with only the slightest wear to high point on right and left panels. NOTE: Purse does not fit pistol. Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Open Top Paperwork: No Serial Number: 96648

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(A) Cased Blue & Nickel Ivory Gripped Colt New Line .22 Revolver (1877).

Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 94)      

This very attractive, smallest of the Colt revolvers has a barrel with nearly all its original bright bluing and a perfect etched panel "Colt New .22". Cylinder has much of the original bright blue with some very minor erosion. British proofs in each flute and under the barrel. Frame retains almost 100% bright nickel with little, if any, wear. Saddle of hammer, frame and grip screws are blued. Ivory grips have most attractive age patina with extremely minor, tight age cracks around screw escutcheons. Revolver is cased in an original Moroccan leather covered French-fitted English case with purple lining in lid. Gilt stamped in oval "Colt's Fire Arms Co. London S.W/14 Pall Mall". A prize for the collector of Colt New Lines. Accessories: Case, 24 Rounds of .22 Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 49611
This very attractive, smallest of the Colt revolvers has a barrel with nearly all its original bright bluing and a perfect etched panel "Colt New .22". Cylinder has much ...moreof the original bright blue with some very minor erosion. British proofs in each flute and under the barrel. Frame retains almost 100% bright nickel with little, if any, wear. Saddle of hammer, frame and grip screws are blued. Ivory grips have most attractive age patina with extremely minor, tight age cracks around screw escutcheons. Revolver is cased in an original Moroccan leather covered French-fitted English case with purple lining in lid. Gilt stamped in oval "Colt's Fire Arms Co. London S.W/14 Pall Mall". A prize for the collector of Colt New Lines. Accessories: Case, 24 Rounds of .22 Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .22 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Line Paperwork: No Serial Number: 49611

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(A) Superb Nickel Plated Ivory Grip Colt "Thunderer" .41 Caliber Double Action Revolver.

Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 94)      

A spectacular, near pristine mint Sheriff's Model 1877 Colt Thunderer double action with serial No. 16869, manufactured 1879. Features factory one-piece ivory grips. This fantastic Thunderer retains virtually 100% of its bright nickel with perfect frost etched panel on barrel. Bright blue screws, bright blue polish on hammer with no evidence of ever having been fired. The thick one-piece ivory grips have a fantastically beautiful patina. No chips, full dimension and as perfect as can be. The entire revolver is in the most spectacular condition for this model we have seen and could only be improved by the addition of a picture box. Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Paperwork: No Serial Number: 16869
A spectacular, near pristine mint Sheriff's Model 1877 Colt Thunderer double action with serial No. 16869, manufactured 1879. Features factory one-piece ivory grips. This...more fantastic Thunderer retains virtually 100% of its bright nickel with perfect frost etched panel on barrel. Bright blue screws, bright blue polish on hammer with no evidence of ever having been fired. The thick one-piece ivory grips have a fantastically beautiful patina. No chips, full dimension and as perfect as can be. The entire revolver is in the most spectacular condition for this model we have seen and could only be improved by the addition of a picture box. Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Paperwork: No Serial Number: 16869

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(A) Magnificent Factory Engraved Colt Lightning Revolver SN 97530 Made For Mine-Owner C. N. Markle.

Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 94)      

Includes factory letter documenting all features except grips. This is the most luxuriously engraved Colt Lightning revolver known, prominently pictured on pages 256 and 257 of "Colt Pistols, The Collection of R. E. Hable" by Larry Wilson. The entire gun retains nearly all of its bright Colt nickle finish with some minor fading within the engraved cylinder flutes. The sunburst treatments on the recoil shield are reminiscent of the famous panel scene Colt Single Actions. The engraving on the cylinder is of a quality reserved for the magnificent Panel Scene Single Actions. Each chamber has an alternating different treatment, with three chambers having shields and sunbursts, and the other three with scrolls on a punch dot background. The engraving on the trigger guard is also of the highest order with dozens of tiny panels filled with engraving. The frame is beautifully engraved with scrolls and flowers on a punch dot background. The owner's initials are beautifully engraved on the back strap. All the screws retain nearly all their original Colt factory nitre blue. The hammer retains almost all its original niter blue with minor loss towards the top. Sides of hammer are a bright polish. Beautifully contrasting gutta percha grips are most elegant in combination with the high polish nickel. Bore is brilliant and face of cylinder shows little evidence of firing. The engraving on this revolver stands up to the closest examination and the more one studies it, the more one appreciates the artistry. This revolver can stand as one of the Colt factory's greatest artistic achievements on a Colt Lightning revolver. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 97530
Includes factory letter documenting all features except grips. This is the most luxuriously engraved Colt Lightning revolver known, prominently pictured on pages 256 and ...more257 of "Colt Pistols, The Collection of R. E. Hable" by Larry Wilson. The entire gun retains nearly all of its bright Colt nickle finish with some minor fading within the engraved cylinder flutes. The sunburst treatments on the recoil shield are reminiscent of the famous panel scene Colt Single Actions. The engraving on the cylinder is of a quality reserved for the magnificent Panel Scene Single Actions. Each chamber has an alternating different treatment, with three chambers having shields and sunbursts, and the other three with scrolls on a punch dot background. The engraving on the trigger guard is also of the highest order with dozens of tiny panels filled with engraving. The frame is beautifully engraved with scrolls and flowers on a punch dot background. The owner's initials are beautifully engraved on the back strap. All the screws retain nearly all their original Colt factory nitre blue. The hammer retains almost all its original niter blue with minor loss towards the top. Sides of hammer are a bright polish. Beautifully contrasting gutta percha grips are most elegant in combination with the high polish nickel. Bore is brilliant and face of cylinder shows little evidence of firing. The engraving on this revolver stands up to the closest examination and the more one studies it, the more one appreciates the artistry. This revolver can stand as one of the Colt factory's greatest artistic achievements on a Colt Lightning revolver. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 97530

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(A) Superb & Possibly Unique Cased Set of Factory Exhibition Engraved Pearl Gripped Colt No. 3 Derri

Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 94)      

One of the finest cased sets of factory engraved Colt No. 3 Derringers ever to be offered for sale. These lovely guns are cased in their original silk lined Hartley & Graham case with Hartley & Graham gilt stamped ribbon. Finished in bright nickel and retaining considerable traces of original gilding, these guns are nothing short of spectacular. Gun (A) retains nearly all of its original factory bright nickel with only minor staining on left side of barrel. Beautifully engraved frame retains considerable traces of original bright gilding. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Barrel screw retains some original bluing. Hammer retains much darkened case color. Pearl grips are numbered "26218" obviously an error. Inside grip stamped "E" for engraved. Pearl grips are nearly perfect with good fire and no chips. Grip screw slightly marred. Bore is near mint with no evidence of having been fired. Gun (B) barrel retains nearly 100% of its original bright nickel. Gilding on frame is bright within the sharp cuts of the engraving. Screws retains considerable original bluing. Hammer retains much faded case colors. Pearl grips numbered 25454 but are original to gun and nearly perfect with no chips and good fire. Bore is brilliant with no evidence of firing. Exterior of box shows wear but retains some original gilt stamping. Interior of box with minor staining, some fraying to silk around hinges but basically fine. A unique set of Colt Derringers impossible to duplicate. Provenance: the National Firearms Museum in exchange for a documented Rough Rider Colt Single Action Army. Accessories: Case, 19 Rounds Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Deringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: (A) 26216 (B) 26242
One of the finest cased sets of factory engraved Colt No. 3 Derringers ever to be offered for sale. These lovely guns are cased in their original silk lined Hartley & Gra...moreham case with Hartley & Graham gilt stamped ribbon. Finished in bright nickel and retaining considerable traces of original gilding, these guns are nothing short of spectacular. Gun (A) retains nearly all of its original factory bright nickel with only minor staining on left side of barrel. Beautifully engraved frame retains considerable traces of original bright gilding. Engraving is sharp and crisp. Barrel screw retains some original bluing. Hammer retains much darkened case color. Pearl grips are numbered "26218" obviously an error. Inside grip stamped "E" for engraved. Pearl grips are nearly perfect with good fire and no chips. Grip screw slightly marred. Bore is near mint with no evidence of having been fired. Gun (B) barrel retains nearly 100% of its original bright nickel. Gilding on frame is bright within the sharp cuts of the engraving. Screws retains considerable original bluing. Hammer retains much faded case colors. Pearl grips numbered 25454 but are original to gun and nearly perfect with no chips and good fire. Bore is brilliant with no evidence of firing. Exterior of box shows wear but retains some original gilt stamping. Interior of box with minor staining, some fraying to silk around hinges but basically fine. A unique set of Colt Derringers impossible to duplicate. Provenance: the National Firearms Museum in exchange for a documented Rough Rider Colt Single Action Army. Accessories: Case, 19 Rounds Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Deringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: (A) 26216 (B) 26242

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(A) Fine Nickel Plated Cased and Engraved Colt 3rd Derringer.

Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 94)      

An extremely fine and beautifully period engraved Colt No. 3 derringer, serial number 11336 with the desirable high hammer and fine ivory grips, which are numbered to the gun. This lovely derringer retains nearly all of its bright nickel finish with 100% on barrel, one minute peel on right side of frame forward of engraving, and one other small peel on backstrap. Hammer has nearly all original bright nickel. Nickeled screws. Mellow, patinated ivory grips are good with slight damage and tight crack on right panel. Engraving is luxurious and of a high order. Bore is fine, action is excellent. Derringer is cased in a French-fitted silver-bound period case with purple velvet lining. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: 11336
An extremely fine and beautifully period engraved Colt No. 3 derringer, serial number 11336 with the desirable high hammer and fine ivory grips, which are numbered to the...more gun. This lovely derringer retains nearly all of its bright nickel finish with 100% on barrel, one minute peel on right side of frame forward of engraving, and one other small peel on backstrap. Hammer has nearly all original bright nickel. Nickeled screws. Mellow, patinated ivory grips are good with slight damage and tight crack on right panel. Engraving is luxurious and of a high order. Bore is fine, action is excellent. Derringer is cased in a French-fitted silver-bound period case with purple velvet lining. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: 11336

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(A) Fine Cased Nickel Plated & Blued Colt 3rd Model Derringer.

Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 94)      

A fine 3rd Model Colt Derringer with Colt's patent Firearms Company Pall Mall leather covered French case. Retains almost all of its original bluing on the barrel and all of its original nickel on the frame. Gun shows very little use overall; rosewood grips have most of their original varnish with slight marks. The ejector screw is marred. Bored is excellent. Leather case in very fine condition on exterior, interior with gilt Pall Mall label is frayed but still legible. Accessories: Case, 3 Rounds of .41 Rimfire Ammo Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: 8918
A fine 3rd Model Colt Derringer with Colt's patent Firearms Company Pall Mall leather covered French case. Retains almost all of its original bluing on the barrel and all...more of its original nickel on the frame. Gun shows very little use overall; rosewood grips have most of their original varnish with slight marks. The ejector screw is marred. Bored is excellent. Leather case in very fine condition on exterior, interior with gilt Pall Mall label is frayed but still legible. Accessories: Case, 3 Rounds of .41 Rimfire Ammo Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: 8918

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(A) Rare and Historic Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Model Derringer.

Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 94)      

This beautiful engraved Colt Model 3 Derringer features crisply cut factory engraving and retains nearly all of its slightly toned nickel finish on barrel, frame, hammer and trigger. Beautiful dark rosewood grips have most of their original varnish. Bright bore showing little or no use. Derringer is cased in an original burl walnut case with silver plaque engraved "Lieut. Col. Steble" for Richard Fell Steble, Mayor of Liverpool England. Case is in excellent condition overall; bound with brass strips and is of the highest quality English craftsmanship, as befitting a highly respected British Lord Mayor. Colonel Steble appears extensively in the historical record and further research on this beautiful derringer will prove most rewarding. Accessories: Case, 4 Rounds of ammo Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: NSN
This beautiful engraved Colt Model 3 Derringer features crisply cut factory engraving and retains nearly all of its slightly toned nickel finish on barrel, frame, hammer ...moreand trigger. Beautiful dark rosewood grips have most of their original varnish. Bright bore showing little or no use. Derringer is cased in an original burl walnut case with silver plaque engraved "Lieut. Col. Steble" for Richard Fell Steble, Mayor of Liverpool England. Case is in excellent condition overall; bound with brass strips and is of the highest quality English craftsmanship, as befitting a highly respected British Lord Mayor. Colonel Steble appears extensively in the historical record and further research on this beautiful derringer will prove most rewarding. Accessories: Case, 4 Rounds of ammo Barrel Length: 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Derringer Paperwork: No Serial Number: NSN

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(A) Superb & Extremely Rare American Cased Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier Revolver Serial No

Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 94)      

This superb Big Colt DA is in factory new, mint condition throughout. The etched panel is perfect. Revolver throughout is as new as antique gun can be. Finish is absolutely 100% except for extremely minor peeling on face of cylinder. Revolver has never been fired. Screw heads have never seen a screwdriver. Grips are as new. Hammer retains all of its original fire blue. Cylinder has no tracking line. This DA is essentially as it left the factory in 1881. It is cased in a unique, original, factory style case with red felt interior and two full boxes of .44 ammunition. Additionally, is an extremely rare factory combination takedown tool for the 1878 DA revolver. This superb gun was originally sold by legendary Colt authority and dealer Herb Glass Sr. in May of 1987 where he states it came from a Connecticut estate auction. This revolver is the best of the best and would be the centerpiece of any 19th Colt cartridge or DA revolver collection. Accessories: Case, Two boxes of ammo, tool Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .44 C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: No Serial Number: 6361
This superb Big Colt DA is in factory new, mint condition throughout. The etched panel is perfect. Revolver throughout is as new as antique gun can be. Finish is absolute...morely 100% except for extremely minor peeling on face of cylinder. Revolver has never been fired. Screw heads have never seen a screwdriver. Grips are as new. Hammer retains all of its original fire blue. Cylinder has no tracking line. This DA is essentially as it left the factory in 1881. It is cased in a unique, original, factory style case with red felt interior and two full boxes of .44 ammunition. Additionally, is an extremely rare factory combination takedown tool for the 1878 DA revolver. This superb gun was originally sold by legendary Colt authority and dealer Herb Glass Sr. in May of 1987 where he states it came from a Connecticut estate auction. This revolver is the best of the best and would be the centerpiece of any 19th Colt cartridge or DA revolver collection. Accessories: Case, Two boxes of ammo, tool Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .44 C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: No Serial Number: 6361

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(A) The Unique and Magnificent Factory Engraved Colt New Police Revolver The "Hastings Christmas 188

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 94)      

The Henry Eurotas Hastings factory engraved pearl gripped Colt New Police .38. This superb New Police is possibly the finest known example of this model revolver. It was presented to Henry E. Hastings at Christmas in 1883. Mr. Hastings was a member of the First Church of Hartford and doubtless a wealthy and prominent citizen at that time. The beautiful revolver retains nearly 100% of its original bright Colt factory nickel throughout, with only the most minor haze forming at extreme butt. The etched New Police panel is as it left the factory in 1883.The nearly full coverage engraving is lovely and makes the Hastings New Police look like a smaller version of a Panel Scene Single Action Army. The scrolls are flawless in execution and design. The saddle of the hammer retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue. The screws retain all their original nitre blue. The bore is mirror bright and the chambers of the cylinder show no evidence of firing. The inscription on the backstrap reads "Henry E. Hastings Christmas 1883." The pearl grips show beautiful fire and are as new. Factory engraved New Police model revolvers are "virtually unknown", according to R. L. Wilson. This fantastic revolver comes with an original period flap holster in a condition as good as the magnificent revolver it contains. One of the great prizes of the Feldman collection. This revolver is as good as it gets. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Police Paperwork: No Serial Number: 18210
The Henry Eurotas Hastings factory engraved pearl gripped Colt New Police .38. This superb New Police is possibly the finest known example of this model revolver. It was ...morepresented to Henry E. Hastings at Christmas in 1883. Mr. Hastings was a member of the First Church of Hartford and doubtless a wealthy and prominent citizen at that time. The beautiful revolver retains nearly 100% of its original bright Colt factory nickel throughout, with only the most minor haze forming at extreme butt. The etched New Police panel is as it left the factory in 1883.The nearly full coverage engraving is lovely and makes the Hastings New Police look like a smaller version of a Panel Scene Single Action Army. The scrolls are flawless in execution and design. The saddle of the hammer retains nearly all of its bright nitre blue. The screws retain all their original nitre blue. The bore is mirror bright and the chambers of the cylinder show no evidence of firing. The inscription on the backstrap reads "Henry E. Hastings Christmas 1883." The pearl grips show beautiful fire and are as new. Factory engraved New Police model revolvers are "virtually unknown", according to R. L. Wilson. This fantastic revolver comes with an original period flap holster in a condition as good as the magnificent revolver it contains. One of the great prizes of the Feldman collection. This revolver is as good as it gets. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Police Paperwork: No Serial Number: 18210

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(A) Likely the Finest Factory Engraved Blue & Case Colored Colt Lightning Known to Exist (1886).

Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 94)      

This truly spectacular panel scene Colt Lightning has the very desirable Sheriff's Model configuration, the barrel is beautifully engraved, retaining nearly all of its original factory high polish blue finish with the most perfect "COLT DA 38" panel we have seen. Frame retains nearly all of its original case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all its original bright high polish blue with slight browning around the strain screw. Backstrap retains most of its original finish with some slight thinning. The engraved bighorn sheep in the panel at top of grip strap is spectacular, beautifully detailed and exquisitely rendered. Hammer has all of its high polish nitre blue on saddle. Sides of hammer have their original factory polish. Base pin has perfect checkering and most of its original finish. Trigger retains nearly all of its original bright factory nitre blue. Oversized special order deluxe checkered walnut grips have much original varnish with only slight wear at high points. Revolver has what appears to be its original lanyard ring. Bore is perfect. Cylinder shows test firing only. This gun has been featured on the cover of the Las Vegas Arms Show program for years and is accompanied by not only a factory letter but a letter from Herbert G. Houze detailing provenance of this revolver, once owned by Senator Peter McLaren of Perth, Ontario. This Lightning has been in almost every famous Colt collection including that of Lightning expert Dr. Richard C. Marohn. Impossible to improve upon. Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 55021
This truly spectacular panel scene Colt Lightning has the very desirable Sheriff's Model configuration, the barrel is beautifully engraved, retaining nearly all of its or...moreiginal factory high polish blue finish with the most perfect "COLT DA 38" panel we have seen. Frame retains nearly all of its original case colors. Trigger guard retains nearly all its original bright high polish blue with slight browning around the strain screw. Backstrap retains most of its original finish with some slight thinning. The engraved bighorn sheep in the panel at top of grip strap is spectacular, beautifully detailed and exquisitely rendered. Hammer has all of its high polish nitre blue on saddle. Sides of hammer have their original factory polish. Base pin has perfect checkering and most of its original finish. Trigger retains nearly all of its original bright factory nitre blue. Oversized special order deluxe checkered walnut grips have much original varnish with only slight wear at high points. Revolver has what appears to be its original lanyard ring. Bore is perfect. Cylinder shows test firing only. This gun has been featured on the cover of the Las Vegas Arms Show program for years and is accompanied by not only a factory letter but a letter from Herbert G. Houze detailing provenance of this revolver, once owned by Senator Peter McLaren of Perth, Ontario. This Lightning has been in almost every famous Colt collection including that of Lightning expert Dr. Richard C. Marohn. Impossible to improve upon. Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Lightning Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 55021

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(A) Extremely Rare & Highly Desirable Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's Model .45 with 4" Barrel.

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 94)      

With Colt factory letter confirming shipment to John P. Lovell Arms Company of Boston, Massachusetts. This extremely rare factory lettered Sheriff's Model retains nearly all of its original bright Colt factory nickel finish, with only very minor spotting on cylinder where it must have rested in a drawer in Boston. Screws retains nearly all of their brilliant factory nitre blue, as does base pin. Hammer and trigger retain almost all of their original factory nickel. Bore is brilliant and cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Hard rubber eagle grips fit well but are possibly replaced. This rare gun was once the property of legendary Colt collector Albert Brichaux, who sent for the factory letter in December of 1983. If you're looking for a great nickel, factory original Sheriff's Model, look no further! Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Sheriffs Model Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 123289
With Colt factory letter confirming shipment to John P. Lovell Arms Company of Boston, Massachusetts. This extremely rare factory lettered Sheriff's Model retains nearly ...moreall of its original bright Colt factory nickel finish, with only very minor spotting on cylinder where it must have rested in a drawer in Boston. Screws retains nearly all of their brilliant factory nitre blue, as does base pin. Hammer and trigger retain almost all of their original factory nickel. Bore is brilliant and cylinder shows no evidence of firing. Hard rubber eagle grips fit well but are possibly replaced. This rare gun was once the property of legendary Colt collector Albert Brichaux, who sent for the factory letter in December of 1983. If you're looking for a great nickel, factory original Sheriff's Model, look no further! Barrel Length: 3 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Sheriffs Model Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 123289

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(A) Superb Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved Cased Nickel Plated Pearl Gripped Colt Single Action

Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 94)      

A superb exhibition factory engraved Colt Single Action Army, serial number 53441, from 1880. Factory 1-piece pearl grips, in its original English-style oak factory casing. This splendid, almost full coverage, factory engraved Single Action is one step below a panel scene gun in the luxuriousness of its factory engraving. Frame has nearly full coverage and the cylinder is engraved in flutes, as well as a large band at rear- and if that is not enough, the hammer itself is beautifully engraved no both sides with scrolls. Barrel retains most of its original factory nickel plating, with a few minor dark spots. Ejector rod housing has considerable steel showing where the nickel is missing, but the engraving is very crisp. Frame has nearly all its original factory nickel, with perfect markings. Cylinder retains nearly all of its factory bright nickel, with only minor losses. Backstrap has nearly all its original nickel plating, with lovely shell engraving. Trigger guard has nearly all is original nickel except where it meets the grip, which is mostly a very pleasing steel color. All screws retain most all their bright niter blue. Hammer retains virtually all its bright nickel plating with almost no lifting. Bore is mirror bright and gun appears to be test fired only. Factory pearl grips fit perfectly, with no significant chips and display excellent fire. Case is in excellent condition, with only a few minor nips to original green felt lining. Colt's Pall Mall instruction label in lid is original. Formerly in the world famous collection of German industrialist Karl Press. This beautiful revolver is pictured in the Colt literature, and would grace the collection of the most advanced collector of Colt Single Actions. Accessories: Case, Cleaning rod Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 53441
A superb exhibition factory engraved Colt Single Action Army, serial number 53441, from 1880. Factory 1-piece pearl grips, in its original English-style oak factory casin...moreg. This splendid, almost full coverage, factory engraved Single Action is one step below a panel scene gun in the luxuriousness of its factory engraving. Frame has nearly full coverage and the cylinder is engraved in flutes, as well as a large band at rear- and if that is not enough, the hammer itself is beautifully engraved no both sides with scrolls. Barrel retains most of its original factory nickel plating, with a few minor dark spots. Ejector rod housing has considerable steel showing where the nickel is missing, but the engraving is very crisp. Frame has nearly all its original factory nickel, with perfect markings. Cylinder retains nearly all of its factory bright nickel, with only minor losses. Backstrap has nearly all its original nickel plating, with lovely shell engraving. Trigger guard has nearly all is original nickel except where it meets the grip, which is mostly a very pleasing steel color. All screws retain most all their bright niter blue. Hammer retains virtually all its bright nickel plating with almost no lifting. Bore is mirror bright and gun appears to be test fired only. Factory pearl grips fit perfectly, with no significant chips and display excellent fire. Case is in excellent condition, with only a few minor nips to original green felt lining. Colt's Pall Mall instruction label in lid is original. Formerly in the world famous collection of German industrialist Karl Press. This beautiful revolver is pictured in the Colt literature, and would grace the collection of the most advanced collector of Colt Single Actions. Accessories: Case, Cleaning rod Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Yes Serial Number: 53441

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(A) Excellent Colt New Pocket Double Action Revolver (1895).

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 94)      

An extremely fine Colt New Pocket .32 revolver. In an original Colt's New Pocket Revolver box, serial No. 14009. This fine antique Colt retains nearly all of its beautiful bright Colt factory bluing on barrel and cylinder with only a minor tracking line. Front of cylinder arbor shows minor damage. Trigger has all of its original brilliant niter blue, as does saddle of hammer. Frame has most of its original bright blue. Checkered Colt's gutta percha grips are near perfect with no damage. Gun appears to be unfired. Box is good with nice label warning against smokeless powder. This is a lovely antique Colt New Pocket revolver. Accessories: Box, Manual Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .32 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Paperwork: No Serial Number: 7118
An extremely fine Colt New Pocket .32 revolver. In an original Colt's New Pocket Revolver box, serial No. 14009. This fine antique Colt retains nearly all of its beautifu...morel bright Colt factory bluing on barrel and cylinder with only a minor tracking line. Front of cylinder arbor shows minor damage. Trigger has all of its original brilliant niter blue, as does saddle of hammer. Frame has most of its original bright blue. Checkered Colt's gutta percha grips are near perfect with no damage. Gun appears to be unfired. Box is good with nice label warning against smokeless powder. This is a lovely antique Colt New Pocket revolver. Accessories: Box, Manual Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .32 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Pocket Paperwork: No Serial Number: 7118

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(C) Very Rare Desirable Factory Engraved Ivory Gripped Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-Automatic

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 94)      

Manufactured 1903. This first year production Pocket Hammer is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfricht with his characteristic beautifully rendered shell as extreme muzzle end of slide. The frame is richly decorated with perfectly cut scrolls. Slide retains nearly all its high polish Colt factory bluing with some thinning at high points. Frame retains nearly all its original Colt factory bluing; trigger still retains much bright nitre blue. Original magazine with "PAT. SEPT. 9, 1884" on floor plate. Thick ivory grips appear to be factory original but no letter to confirm. There were fewer than 15 factory engraved specimens of this limited production Colt automatic pistol. Serial No. 18377 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the scarcest and most desirable of all engraved Colt automatic pistols. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 Auto FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Paperwork: No Serial Number: 18377
Manufactured 1903. This first year production Pocket Hammer is beautifully engraved by Cuno Helfricht with his characteristic beautifully rendered shell as extreme muzzle...more end of slide. The frame is richly decorated with perfectly cut scrolls. Slide retains nearly all its high polish Colt factory bluing with some thinning at high points. Frame retains nearly all its original Colt factory bluing; trigger still retains much bright nitre blue. Original magazine with "PAT. SEPT. 9, 1884" on floor plate. Thick ivory grips appear to be factory original but no letter to confirm. There were fewer than 15 factory engraved specimens of this limited production Colt automatic pistol. Serial No. 18377 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the scarcest and most desirable of all engraved Colt automatic pistols. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 Auto FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Paperwork: No Serial Number: 18377

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(C) Extremely Fine 1st Year Production Factory Engraved & Cased Colt 1903 Hammerless .32 Pocket Pist

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 94)      

Factory engraved by the master Cuno Helfricht with factory case and factory pearl grips. One of the finest factory engraved Colt automatics, No. 2612 features almost full coverage on the frame with incredibly finely cut scroll with Helfricht's own checkering pattern within. Grip safety is beautifully engraved as well and slide has 3/4 coverage. A beautifully cut starburst decorates the rear of the slide. Pistol retains nearly all the original bright bluing with some thinning towards front of slide and frame. Very slight wear on front safety and strap. Trigger has most of the nitre blue with slight rub to rear sight. The rarity and desirability of this fantastic Colt is further enhanced by it being a first year production piece, a barrel bushing gun. The factory leather-covered wood case is damaged at front and scuffed; green lining rates fine. Case features cartridge block for 15 cartridges and cleaning kit, all in recesses. Pistol still has original factory tag. We have seen only one 1903 automatic equal to this example, one formerly in the Robert M. Lee Collection and purchased by him at Butterfield and Butterfield engraved with portraits of American presidents. Accessories: Case, 10 Rounds of ammo, Cleaning tools Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Auto FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Hammerless Paperwork: No Serial Number: 2612
Factory engraved by the master Cuno Helfricht with factory case and factory pearl grips. One of the finest factory engraved Colt automatics, No. 2612 features almost full...more coverage on the frame with incredibly finely cut scroll with Helfricht's own checkering pattern within. Grip safety is beautifully engraved as well and slide has 3/4 coverage. A beautifully cut starburst decorates the rear of the slide. Pistol retains nearly all the original bright bluing with some thinning towards front of slide and frame. Very slight wear on front safety and strap. Trigger has most of the nitre blue with slight rub to rear sight. The rarity and desirability of this fantastic Colt is further enhanced by it being a first year production piece, a barrel bushing gun. The factory leather-covered wood case is damaged at front and scuffed; green lining rates fine. Case features cartridge block for 15 cartridges and cleaning kit, all in recesses. Pistol still has original factory tag. We have seen only one 1903 automatic equal to this example, one formerly in the Robert M. Lee Collection and purchased by him at Butterfield and Butterfield engraved with portraits of American presidents. Accessories: Case, 10 Rounds of ammo, Cleaning tools Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Auto FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Hammerless Paperwork: No Serial Number: 2612

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(C)Extremely Fine and Rare Pair of Consecutively Numbered & Factory Engraved Colt 1903 Army Model Do

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 94)      

An extremely rare and unique pair of luxurious Helfricht-engraved U.S. Army Model 1903 Colt double action revolvers, serials No. 219751 and No. 219752, with factory checkered ivory grips. U.S. Army 1903 double actions are rare to find with factory engraving but to find a consecutively numbered pair is more than unusual. Both revolvers have "J.T.T." inspection on left side of trigger guard bow. Engraving is of a very high order, probably by Helfricht himself. Gun (A) Revolver No. 219751 retains nearly all of its original bright factory bluing. Cylinder has all of its original bluing with an almost invisible tracking line. Frame has all of its original bright blue with extremely minor fading at butt strap. Trigger retains most of its nitre blue, as does the hammer with polished sides. Revolver shows almost no evidence of firing and would rate near mint. Checkered ivory grips show excellent age patina, with only minor checking around escutcheon. Gun (B) Revolver No. 219752 is in virtually identical condition throughout with the exception of some very minor browning to the blue in front of frame and trigger guard bow. Grips are nearly perfect with lovely golden patination and crisp checkering. Interestingly, revolver No. 219751 has a military half-moon sight, while revolver No. 219752 has a factory adjustable target sight. One of the most spectacular and attractive factory engraved pairs of double action Colt revolvers. It has been our pleasure to offer and catalog this magnificent pair of revolvers. Barrel Length: 5 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Army Model Paperwork: No Serial Number: 219751, 219752
An extremely rare and unique pair of luxurious Helfricht-engraved U.S. Army Model 1903 Colt double action revolvers, serials No. 219751 and No. 219752, with factory check...moreered ivory grips. U.S. Army 1903 double actions are rare to find with factory engraving but to find a consecutively numbered pair is more than unusual. Both revolvers have "J.T.T." inspection on left side of trigger guard bow. Engraving is of a very high order, probably by Helfricht himself. Gun (A) Revolver No. 219751 retains nearly all of its original bright factory bluing. Cylinder has all of its original bluing with an almost invisible tracking line. Frame has all of its original bright blue with extremely minor fading at butt strap. Trigger retains most of its nitre blue, as does the hammer with polished sides. Revolver shows almost no evidence of firing and would rate near mint. Checkered ivory grips show excellent age patina, with only minor checking around escutcheon. Gun (B) Revolver No. 219752 is in virtually identical condition throughout with the exception of some very minor browning to the blue in front of frame and trigger guard bow. Grips are nearly perfect with lovely golden patination and crisp checkering. Interestingly, revolver No. 219751 has a military half-moon sight, while revolver No. 219752 has a factory adjustable target sight. One of the most spectacular and attractive factory engraved pairs of double action Colt revolvers. It has been our pleasure to offer and catalog this magnificent pair of revolvers. Barrel Length: 5 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Army Model Paperwork: No Serial Number: 219751, 219752

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