Extraordinary Firearms

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(A) ANTIQUE SINGLE ACTION ARMY ETCHED PANEL "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER".

Lot # 1153 (Sale Order: 51 of 302)      

1884 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 106015. 7 - 1/2" barrel with much desirable etched panel on left side "COLT'S FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Chambered in .44-40 WCF cartridge. Blackpowder frame with 3-line patent dates. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated December 3, 1996 and signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .44/40 caliber, blue finish, stocks not listed. Shipped to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. London Agency, 14 Pall Mall, London England on February 25, 1884, in a shipment of 25 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 85-90% original blue. Backstrap is mostly grey patina. Bright unmolested original screws. Appears someone lightly sanded over the iconic etch panel nonetheless the panel is easily legible. Beautiful walnut grips in excellent condition showing very little wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very respectable and honest Colt Frontier Six Shooter with most desirable etched panel. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 106015
1884 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 106015. 7 - 1/2" barrel with much desirable etched panel on left side "COLT'S FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Chambere...mored in .44-40 WCF cartridge. Blackpowder frame with 3-line patent dates. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated December 3, 1996 and signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .44/40 caliber, blue finish, stocks not listed. Shipped to Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. London Agency, 14 Pall Mall, London England on February 25, 1884, in a shipment of 25 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 85-90% original blue. Backstrap is mostly grey patina. Bright unmolested original screws. Appears someone lightly sanded over the iconic etch panel nonetheless the panel is easily legible. Beautiful walnut grips in excellent condition showing very little wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very respectable and honest Colt Frontier Six Shooter with most desirable etched panel. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 106015

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(C) 1931 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CHAMBERED IN SCARCE .38 SPECIAL CARTRIDGE.

Lot # 1154 (Sale Order: 52 of 302)      

1931 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 354338. 5 - 1/2" barrel marked on left side "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL" Only 1,365 pre-War Colt SAA were chambered in .38 Special after 1922. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Factory 2-piece ivory grips with silver medallions. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. Complete with original Colt maroon box with hinged lid. Box is numbered to the gun with proper end label that reads: "5 - 1/2 COLT'S ARMY S.A. REVOLVER .38 / IVORY BLUE". Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Archival letter dated March 8, 1993, signed by Kathleen Hoyt Colt Historian. Letter documents .38 Colt caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, Missouri. for: Rocky River Hardware Co. on June 13, 1931 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97-98% original blue remaining. 95% "mottled" original case color. Grips are near mint showing little to no wear with a nice light honey color patina. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a benchmark quality, special ordered Colt Single Action Army revolver. MKS Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 354338
1931 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 354338. 5 - 1/2" barrel marked on left side "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL" Only 1,365 pre-War Colt SAA...more were chambered in .38 Special after 1922. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Factory 2-piece ivory grips with silver medallions. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. Complete with original Colt maroon box with hinged lid. Box is numbered to the gun with proper end label that reads: "5 - 1/2 COLT'S ARMY S.A. REVOLVER .38 / IVORY BLUE". Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Archival letter dated March 8, 1993, signed by Kathleen Hoyt Colt Historian. Letter documents .38 Colt caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, ivory grips, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, Missouri. for: Rocky River Hardware Co. on June 13, 1931 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97-98% original blue remaining. 95% "mottled" original case color. Grips are near mint showing little to no wear with a nice light honey color patina. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a benchmark quality, special ordered Colt Single Action Army revolver. MKS Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 354338

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(C) RARE, 1 OF 15 KNOWN, 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL ORDERED 6" BAR

Lot # 1155 (Sale Order: 53 of 302)      

1934 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 355083. Rare 6" special ordered barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Left side of barrel marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. 2-piece burl walnut grips with silver inlaid medallions. Collectors generally agree that approximately 15 Single Action Armys were produced with a 6" barrel, and only 6 of those produced have been found. Comes with an original maroon, hinged box with end label marked "6 COLT'S ARMY S.A. REVOLVER .45 / WOOD BLUE" Accompanying Colt archival letter dated November 15, 1972 signed by M.S. (Marty) Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .45 caliber, 6" barrel, blue, grips not listed, shipped to W.A. Shroyer Sons Dayton, Ohio on May 17, 1934 in a single gun shipment. Letter further remarks the 6" barrel was special ordered on Colt Factory Order number 13425. This very gun is pictured on page 176 of Graham, Kopec, and Moore's authoritative work "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" The authors make a definitive statement: "Though factory records show the stocks as "not listed" after critical examinations, the burl walnut grips, with inlaid silver medallions, have been accepted as original". CONDITION: Near mint overall with 97-98% bright original blue showing just slight edge wear and minimum thinning at the muzzle. Most all the bright original case color remain on the frame and hammer with light fading on the recoil shield and loading gate. Grips are excellent showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a benchmark quality example of a very scarce variation of the Colt SAA, worthy of the most advanced collection. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 355083
1934 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 355083. Rare 6" special ordered barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hamm...moreer. Left side of barrel marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. 2-piece burl walnut grips with silver inlaid medallions. Collectors generally agree that approximately 15 Single Action Armys were produced with a 6" barrel, and only 6 of those produced have been found. Comes with an original maroon, hinged box with end label marked "6 COLT'S ARMY S.A. REVOLVER .45 / WOOD BLUE" Accompanying Colt archival letter dated November 15, 1972 signed by M.S. (Marty) Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .45 caliber, 6" barrel, blue, grips not listed, shipped to W.A. Shroyer Sons Dayton, Ohio on May 17, 1934 in a single gun shipment. Letter further remarks the 6" barrel was special ordered on Colt Factory Order number 13425. This very gun is pictured on page 176 of Graham, Kopec, and Moore's authoritative work "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" The authors make a definitive statement: "Though factory records show the stocks as "not listed" after critical examinations, the burl walnut grips, with inlaid silver medallions, have been accepted as original". CONDITION: Near mint overall with 97-98% bright original blue showing just slight edge wear and minimum thinning at the muzzle. Most all the bright original case color remain on the frame and hammer with light fading on the recoil shield and loading gate. Grips are excellent showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a benchmark quality example of a very scarce variation of the Colt SAA, worthy of the most advanced collection. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 355083

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(C) HIGH CONDITION, TEXAS SHIPPED, PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SPECIAL ORDERED SLI

Lot # 1156 (Sale Order: 54 of 302)      

1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 348661. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Scarce special ordered sling swivel mounted to the butt. Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated March 24, 1970, signed by R.H. Wagner, Spare Parts Supervisor. Letter documents .45 caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish. Shipped to Zork Hardware Co. El Paso, Texas on October 18, 1929 in a single gun shipment, Letter further notes: "Our records also indicate this arm was supplied with a swivel". CONDITION: Excellent plus overall with approximately 95+% original bright blue with light muzzle wear, and areas of blue loss on the ejector rod housing. The cylinder shows some thinning with light radial lines and moderate wear on the bevels. Approximately 85% original case color with some fading and wear to the recoil shield and loading gate. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Grips show little wear. Overall a high conditioned, special ordered SAA. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory letter Serial Number: 348661
1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 348661. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-piece che...moreckered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Scarce special ordered sling swivel mounted to the butt. Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated March 24, 1970, signed by R.H. Wagner, Spare Parts Supervisor. Letter documents .45 caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish. Shipped to Zork Hardware Co. El Paso, Texas on October 18, 1929 in a single gun shipment, Letter further notes: "Our records also indicate this arm was supplied with a swivel". CONDITION: Excellent plus overall with approximately 95+% original bright blue with light muzzle wear, and areas of blue loss on the ejector rod housing. The cylinder shows some thinning with light radial lines and moderate wear on the bevels. Approximately 85% original case color with some fading and wear to the recoil shield and loading gate. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Grips show little wear. Overall a high conditioned, special ordered SAA. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory letter Serial Number: 348661

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(C) NEAR MINT CONDITION PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1157 (Sale Order: 55 of 302)      

1927 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 350035. 5 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Replaced 2-piece carved Steerhead ivory grips. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated April 8, 1993, signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian Emeritus. Letter documents .45/c caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips, shipped to Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Co. St. Paul, Minnesota on May 5, 1927 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 97-98% bright original blue and brilliant original case color remaining. Replacement grips fit well, with slight gap at the frame. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Overall a benchmark condition pre-War Colt SAA that would be hard to improve on condition. -MKS- Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Auction Listing Serial Number: 350035
1927 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 350035. 5 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Replaced 2-...morepiece carved Steerhead ivory grips. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated April 8, 1993, signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian Emeritus. Letter documents .45/c caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips, shipped to Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Co. St. Paul, Minnesota on May 5, 1927 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 97-98% bright original blue and brilliant original case color remaining. Replacement grips fit well, with slight gap at the frame. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Overall a benchmark condition pre-War Colt SAA that would be hard to improve on condition. -MKS- Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Auction Listing Serial Number: 350035

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(C) HIGH CONDITION 1901 VINTAGE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CHAMBERED IN SCARCE .38 COLT CARTRI

Lot # 1158 (Sale Order: 56 of 302)      

1st generation Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 200400 manufactured in 1901. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Fire blued screws. 7 - 1/2" barrel marked .38 Colt on left side. 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Colt only produced 1,011 SAA revolvers chambered in .38 Colt cartridge until the chambering was temporarily discontinued in 1914. Top of barrel has single line Hartford, Connecticut address. Left side of frame is marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif with circle. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt Archival Letter dated January 27, 2003 signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .38 Colt caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and walnut grips. Shipped on July 8, 1901 to Gibson & Woodworth in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 90-95% bright original high polished blue remaining on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. 75-80% case color remaining on the frame and hammer. Beautiful 1-piece walnut grips with 95% original varnish with minimum wear and a couple minor dents. Excellent unmolested original screws showing vivid fire blue finish. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive investment-grade Colt Single Action Army revolver in a most desirable and scarce caliber. Would be difficult to improve upon. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 200400
1st generation Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 200400 manufactured in 1901. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Fire blued screws. 7 - 1/2" barrel m...morearked .38 Colt on left side. 1-piece varnished walnut grips. Colt only produced 1,011 SAA revolvers chambered in .38 Colt cartridge until the chambering was temporarily discontinued in 1914. Top of barrel has single line Hartford, Connecticut address. Left side of frame is marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif with circle. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt Archival Letter dated January 27, 2003 signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .38 Colt caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and walnut grips. Shipped on July 8, 1901 to Gibson & Woodworth in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 90-95% bright original high polished blue remaining on the barrel, cylinder, trigger guard, and backstrap. 75-80% case color remaining on the frame and hammer. Beautiful 1-piece walnut grips with 95% original varnish with minimum wear and a couple minor dents. Excellent unmolested original screws showing vivid fire blue finish. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive investment-grade Colt Single Action Army revolver in a most desirable and scarce caliber. Would be difficult to improve upon. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 200400

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(C) HIGH CONDITION PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX & FACTORY LETTER (1927).

Lot # 1159 (Sale Order: 57 of 302)      

1927 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 351270. 4 - 3/4" barrel. Correct 2-line barrel address. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt motif marked on left side of the frame. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Complete with original hinged, maroon color Colt box numbered to the revolver with correct label information. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival letter dated April 20, 1979, signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .45 caliber, 4 - 3/4" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips, shipped to Stauffer, Eshleman & Co. New Orleans, Louisiana on October 31, 1927 in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 98% bright original blue and case color. Faint drag line on cylinder. Some light freckling found on the barrel muzzle. Grips show little to no wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 351270
1927 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 351270. 4 - 3/4" barrel. Correct 2-line barrel address. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardene...mored frame and hammer. 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt motif marked on left side of the frame. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Complete with original hinged, maroon color Colt box numbered to the revolver with correct label information. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival letter dated April 20, 1979, signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .45 caliber, 4 - 3/4" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips, shipped to Stauffer, Eshleman & Co. New Orleans, Louisiana on October 31, 1927 in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 98% bright original blue and case color. Faint drag line on cylinder. Some light freckling found on the barrel muzzle. Grips show little to no wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 351270

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(C) HIGH CONDITION PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN ORIGINAL BOX.

Lot # 1160 (Sale Order: 58 of 302)      

1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 352825. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .32-20 WCF cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-line patent dates with Rampant Colt motif marked on left side of the frame. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Complete with original Colt hinged, maroon box numbered to the revolver with correct label information. Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated December 15, 1989 signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .32-20 caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips. Shipped to Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co. San Francisco, California, c/o Provost Bros. on June 18, 1929 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent plus overall with 97-98% bright original blue with faint muzzle wear and light radial lines on cylinder. 97% bright original case color with light fading on top strap and recoil shield. Grips show little to no wear. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Excellent unmolested original screws. MKS Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 352825
1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 352825. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .32-20 WCF cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-line ...morepatent dates with Rampant Colt motif marked on left side of the frame. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Complete with original Colt hinged, maroon box numbered to the revolver with correct label information. Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated December 15, 1989 signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .32-20 caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips. Shipped to Baker, Hamilton & Pacific Co. San Francisco, California, c/o Provost Bros. on June 18, 1929 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Excellent plus overall with 97-98% bright original blue with faint muzzle wear and light radial lines on cylinder. 97% bright original case color with light fading on top strap and recoil shield. Grips show little to no wear. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Excellent unmolested original screws. MKS Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 352825

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(C) HIGH CONDITION 1929 COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER WITH RARE FACTORY SHIPPED .44 S&W CONVERTIBLE CYLI

Lot # 1161 (Sale Order: 59 of 302)      

1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 352795. 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF cartridge. Left side of barrel roll die marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Complete with special ordered .44 S&W convertible cylinder. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated August 14, 1989, signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .44-40 caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips, shipped to Clinton W. Reyes on February 12, 1929 in a single gun shipment. Letter also remarks: "Records indicate extra .44 S&W cylinder also shipped." CONDITION: Excellent overall with 95+% original bright blue remaining. Most all the original case remains on the frame and hammer with light fading on the recoil shield and loading gate. Grips are excellent showing little wear. Bore is bright and clean. action is tight and crisp. Additional .44 S&W cylinder retains 95+% bright original blue. Overall a very desirable special ordered Colt Frontier Six Shooter. -MKS- Accessories: Cylinder Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF & .44 S&W FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 352795
1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 352795. 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF cartridge. Left side of barrel roll die marked "COLT FRONTIER...more SIX SHOOTER". Complete with special ordered .44 S&W convertible cylinder. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated August 14, 1989, signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .44-40 caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips, shipped to Clinton W. Reyes on February 12, 1929 in a single gun shipment. Letter also remarks: "Records indicate extra .44 S&W cylinder also shipped." CONDITION: Excellent overall with 95+% original bright blue remaining. Most all the original case remains on the frame and hammer with light fading on the recoil shield and loading gate. Grips are excellent showing little wear. Bore is bright and clean. action is tight and crisp. Additional .44 S&W cylinder retains 95+% bright original blue. Overall a very desirable special ordered Colt Frontier Six Shooter. -MKS- Accessories: Cylinder Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF & .44 S&W FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 352795

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(C) BENCHMARK CONDITION PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO EL PASO, TEXAS.

Lot # 1162 (Sale Order: 60 of 302)      

1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 353647. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Frame marked left side with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated May 29, 1991, signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .45/c caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips. Shipped to Momsen-Dunnegan-Ryan Co. El Paso, Texas on December 17, 1929 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 98% bright original blue and vivid case color. No evidence of a cylinder drag line. Unmolested screws. Grips show little to no wear. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Would be most difficult to improve on overall condition. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 353647
1929 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 353647. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Frame marke...mored left side with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated May 29, 1991, signed by Kathleen Hoyt, Colt Historian. Letter documents .45/c caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips. Shipped to Momsen-Dunnegan-Ryan Co. El Paso, Texas on December 17, 1929 in a single gun shipment. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 98% bright original blue and vivid case color. No evidence of a cylinder drag line. Unmolested screws. Grips show little to no wear. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and clean. Would be most difficult to improve on overall condition. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 353647

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(A) ANTIQUE CIVILIAN MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH U.S. ORDNANCE INSPECTED RAC MARKED

Lot # 1163 (Sale Order: 61 of 302)      

1897 Vintage Colt Single Action Army Revolver, serial number 169775. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 LC caliber, marked ".45 Colt" on left side. This barrel was inspected by U.S. Ordnance Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. Ordnance sub-inspection stamp RAC is found on the underside breech of the barrel. Mr. Carr was the Principal Sub-inspector for the entire final U.S. contract of 2,000 Colt Single Action Army Revolvers intended for the U.S. Calvary. These revolvers were inspected from November 12, 1889 through September 19, 1890, and were in the serial number range of 131,208 thru 140,361. This civilian revolver serial number 169775 was assembled in 1897 using a surplus military inspected barrel. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Matching serial numbers found on proper major components. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif with circle found on left side of frame. Fire blued screws. Early smokeless style frame with transverse cylinder pin release. This revolver is accompanied with a Colt Archival Letter dated July 13, 1992 signed by M.S. (Marty) Huber, Colt Historian Emeritus. The letter documents .45/c caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips and shipment to Colt's Patent Firearms Co. San Francisco Agency, San Francisco California in a shipment of 5 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 92% bright original blue. Most all original case color present on the frame and hammer with slight fading. Grips are excellent showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very interesting variation of the Colt Single Action Army revolver. MKS Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Auction Listing Serial Number: 169775
1897 Vintage Colt Single Action Army Revolver, serial number 169775. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 LC caliber, marked ".45 Colt" on left side. This barrel was inspecte...mored by U.S. Ordnance Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. Ordnance sub-inspection stamp RAC is found on the underside breech of the barrel. Mr. Carr was the Principal Sub-inspector for the entire final U.S. contract of 2,000 Colt Single Action Army Revolvers intended for the U.S. Calvary. These revolvers were inspected from November 12, 1889 through September 19, 1890, and were in the serial number range of 131,208 thru 140,361. This civilian revolver serial number 169775 was assembled in 1897 using a surplus military inspected barrel. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Matching serial numbers found on proper major components. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif with circle found on left side of frame. Fire blued screws. Early smokeless style frame with transverse cylinder pin release. This revolver is accompanied with a Colt Archival Letter dated July 13, 1992 signed by M.S. (Marty) Huber, Colt Historian Emeritus. The letter documents .45/c caliber, 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, rubber grips and shipment to Colt's Patent Firearms Co. San Francisco Agency, San Francisco California in a shipment of 5 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 92% bright original blue. Most all original case color present on the frame and hammer with slight fading. Grips are excellent showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very interesting variation of the Colt Single Action Army revolver. MKS Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Auction Listing Serial Number: 169775

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(A) DAVID F. CLARK INSPECTED U.S. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH "BRIDGEPORT" OUTFITTED GUNRI

Lot # 1164 (Sale Order: 62 of 302)      

Included in this lot is an 1880 vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 62821. Originally a 7 - 1/2" barrel that has been period cut down to 4 - 7/8" including a frontier gunsmith fashioned brass blade front sight. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece oil-finished walnut grips. 3-line patent dates and "U.S." stamped on left side of the frame. U.S. Ordnance Department sub-inspection stamp "D.F.C." (David F. Clark) found on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. Faint cartouches visible on grips. Revolver has also been outfitted with the "button" style hammer screw for use with a "Bridgeport" gun rig. Accompanying the revolver is a period-correct cartridge/money belt with the "Patented Pistol Carrier" better known as the 'Bridgeport Rig" installed with 4 copper rivets hammered in place. On January 17, 1882 a patent was granted to Captain Louis S. Flatau, Sheriff of Camp County, Texas for a pistol and carbine carrier which he claimed eliminated the use of a holster for the revolver. This patented carrier consisted of a 2-pronged spring plate which riveted onto a waist belt. The hammer screw of the revolver was substituted by a "button" head screw approximately 7/8" long which fit into the 2-pronged plate on the waist belt. One purpose of this invention was to provide a means of hip firing of the revolver rapidly without the customary draw from the holster. The merits of this invention were first presented to the Secretary of War, Robert Lincoln on March 16, 1882 by Captain Flatau the inventor saying: "I hope you will condescend to take notice of this humble notice to yourself of an invention that will prove of great good to the Army." Flatau also presented testimonials from various lawmen from the state of Texas testifying to the merits of the device. On July 31, 1882 the Government placed an order with Hartley & Graham for 500 of the patent "Pistol Carriers" for trial. By June 26, 1883 the 500 "Pistol Carriers" were delivered to the San Antonio Arsenal. They were issued to non-commissioned officers of the Infantry and the Cavalry for trial. The relative merits of the "Pistol Carrier" were to be ascertained by the commanders of the Infantry companies and Cavalry Troops. As might be expected, the deathblow for the "Patented Pistol Carrier" came from the troops, and is explained in detail in a letter written from Fort Davis, Texas on November 30, 1883 by Captain Robert G. Gunther, reading in part "I consider the carrier inferior to the holster now in use, and the holster issued for trial" Other points objecting to the carrier were: "The revolver was only supported by the hammer screw, which would not be sufficient during stress of duty. The revolver would be exposed to weather, resulting in rusting and washing away the protective oil. The revolver would require constant watching to prevent loss during a days ride. There was no security from accident, as the hammer is exposed and could get caught by any part of the equipment, and most importantly, no trooper who has regard for his horse would shoot from the hip, even if the necessity arose, which would be doubtful.". Thus the U.S Ordnance Department abandoned the idea. The "Pistol Carrier" later became commonly known as the "Bridgeport Rig" due to the device being stamped by the name of the manufacturer "BRIDGEPORT G.I. CO." The "Bridgeport Rig" saw some popularity in the southwestern states by various lawmen and gunmen of the day, however are considered scarce with few original specimens known today. The pistol and gun rig was formally in the collection of early antique firearm collector and author Herschel C. Logan. Mr. Logan authored many gun articles and the book "Underhammer Guns" published in 1960. CONDITION: The revolver is very good overall turning a grey-brown patina overall. Bore is turning dark. Action is tight and crisp. Grips are very fine, showing modest wear. Gun rig shows expected aging, with pliable leather. The pistol carrier, originally nickel plated, is beginning to flake, turning a pleasing brown patina. Overall a scarce and very colorful example of "Old West" gun history. -MKS- Accessories: Bridgeport Rig Barrel Length: 4 - 7/8" (cut down) Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Provenance Serial Number: 62821
Included in this lot is an 1880 vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 62821. Originally a 7 - 1/2" barrel that has been period cut down to 4 - 7/8" incl...moreuding a frontier gunsmith fashioned brass blade front sight. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece oil-finished walnut grips. 3-line patent dates and "U.S." stamped on left side of the frame. U.S. Ordnance Department sub-inspection stamp "D.F.C." (David F. Clark) found on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. Faint cartouches visible on grips. Revolver has also been outfitted with the "button" style hammer screw for use with a "Bridgeport" gun rig. Accompanying the revolver is a period-correct cartridge/money belt with the "Patented Pistol Carrier" better known as the 'Bridgeport Rig" installed with 4 copper rivets hammered in place. On January 17, 1882 a patent was granted to Captain Louis S. Flatau, Sheriff of Camp County, Texas for a pistol and carbine carrier which he claimed eliminated the use of a holster for the revolver. This patented carrier consisted of a 2-pronged spring plate which riveted onto a waist belt. The hammer screw of the revolver was substituted by a "button" head screw approximately 7/8" long which fit into the 2-pronged plate on the waist belt. One purpose of this invention was to provide a means of hip firing of the revolver rapidly without the customary draw from the holster. The merits of this invention were first presented to the Secretary of War, Robert Lincoln on March 16, 1882 by Captain Flatau the inventor saying: "I hope you will condescend to take notice of this humble notice to yourself of an invention that will prove of great good to the Army." Flatau also presented testimonials from various lawmen from the state of Texas testifying to the merits of the device. On July 31, 1882 the Government placed an order with Hartley & Graham for 500 of the patent "Pistol Carriers" for trial. By June 26, 1883 the 500 "Pistol Carriers" were delivered to the San Antonio Arsenal. They were issued to non-commissioned officers of the Infantry and the Cavalry for trial. The relative merits of the "Pistol Carrier" were to be ascertained by the commanders of the Infantry companies and Cavalry Troops. As might be expected, the deathblow for the "Patented Pistol Carrier" came from the troops, and is explained in detail in a letter written from Fort Davis, Texas on November 30, 1883 by Captain Robert G. Gunther, reading in part "I consider the carrier inferior to the holster now in use, and the holster issued for trial" Other points objecting to the carrier were: "The revolver was only supported by the hammer screw, which would not be sufficient during stress of duty. The revolver would be exposed to weather, resulting in rusting and washing away the protective oil. The revolver would require constant watching to prevent loss during a days ride. There was no security from accident, as the hammer is exposed and could get caught by any part of the equipment, and most importantly, no trooper who has regard for his horse would shoot from the hip, even if the necessity arose, which would be doubtful.". Thus the U.S Ordnance Department abandoned the idea. The "Pistol Carrier" later became commonly known as the "Bridgeport Rig" due to the device being stamped by the name of the manufacturer "BRIDGEPORT G.I. CO." The "Bridgeport Rig" saw some popularity in the southwestern states by various lawmen and gunmen of the day, however are considered scarce with few original specimens known today. The pistol and gun rig was formally in the collection of early antique firearm collector and author Herschel C. Logan. Mr. Logan authored many gun articles and the book "Underhammer Guns" published in 1960. CONDITION: The revolver is very good overall turning a grey-brown patina overall. Bore is turning dark. Action is tight and crisp. Grips are very fine, showing modest wear. Gun rig shows expected aging, with pliable leather. The pistol carrier, originally nickel plated, is beginning to flake, turning a pleasing brown patina. Overall a scarce and very colorful example of "Old West" gun history. -MKS- Accessories: Bridgeport Rig Barrel Length: 4 - 7/8" (cut down) Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter, Provenance Serial Number: 62821

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(C) RARE, 1 OF 24, PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CHAMBERED IN .44 S&W CALIBER.

Lot # 1165 (Sale Order: 63 of 302)      

1938 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 353306. 4 - 3/4" barrel with interesting dual caliber marking, .44 Russian and .44 S&W Special marked on left side of the barrel. Factory documentation lists the revolver as .44 S&W caliber. According to R.L. Wilson's book, "THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS" page 252 "TABLE OF PRODUCTION TOTALS BY CALIBER" only 24 pre-war Colt SAAs were chambered in .44 S&W, 154 were chambered in .44 Russian, and 506 chambered in .44 S&W Special. Author David M. Brown agrees with those same production quantities in his book "THE 36 CALIBERS OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY" however, Brown also discusses a .44 S&W Russian chambering with a total production of 12, all of which were London shipped. Subject revolver is blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. Revolver is accompanied with a Colt Archival Letter dated July 7, 1965 signed by R.H. Wagner, Spare Parts Supervisor. Letter documents .44 S&W caliber, 4 - 3/4" barrel, blue finish. Shipped to Hampton's Hardware Co., Port Arthur Texas on February 16, 1938 in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. Letter further comments: "We are unable to verify the calibre marking (dual calibers) on the barrel of your revolver as records are no longer available giving this information. It is our understanding that some Single Action Army Revolvers were marked in this manner, but we do not know how many." This exact revolver, s/n 353306, is pictured on page 173 of the definitive book, "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION" by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. CONDITION: Excellent+ with 95-97% bright original blue overall, a couple miniscule areas of light frosting found on breech/left side of the barrel and light thinning at the muzzle. Most all the original bright case color remains on the frame and hammer with light fading on the recoil shield. Unmolested screws with exception of 1 frame screw. Grips are excellent plus showing minimum wear. Bore is bright. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a near "benchmark" quality example in a rare and desirable variation. -MKS- Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 353306
1938 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 353306. 4 - 3/4" barrel with interesting dual caliber marking, .44 Russian and .44 S&W Special marked on left...more side of the barrel. Factory documentation lists the revolver as .44 S&W caliber. According to R.L. Wilson's book, "THE BOOK OF COLT FIREARMS" page 252 "TABLE OF PRODUCTION TOTALS BY CALIBER" only 24 pre-war Colt SAAs were chambered in .44 S&W, 154 were chambered in .44 Russian, and 506 chambered in .44 S&W Special. Author David M. Brown agrees with those same production quantities in his book "THE 36 CALIBERS OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY" however, Brown also discusses a .44 S&W Russian chambering with a total production of 12, all of which were London shipped. Subject revolver is blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Left side of frame marked with 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif. Revolver is accompanied with a Colt Archival Letter dated July 7, 1965 signed by R.H. Wagner, Spare Parts Supervisor. Letter documents .44 S&W caliber, 4 - 3/4" barrel, blue finish. Shipped to Hampton's Hardware Co., Port Arthur Texas on February 16, 1938 in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. Letter further comments: "We are unable to verify the calibre marking (dual calibers) on the barrel of your revolver as records are no longer available giving this information. It is our understanding that some Single Action Army Revolvers were marked in this manner, but we do not know how many." This exact revolver, s/n 353306, is pictured on page 173 of the definitive book, "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION" by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. CONDITION: Excellent+ with 95-97% bright original blue overall, a couple miniscule areas of light frosting found on breech/left side of the barrel and light thinning at the muzzle. Most all the original bright case color remains on the frame and hammer with light fading on the recoil shield. Unmolested screws with exception of 1 frame screw. Grips are excellent plus showing minimum wear. Bore is bright. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a near "benchmark" quality example in a rare and desirable variation. -MKS- Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 353306

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(C) BENCHMARK CONDITION COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHIPPED TO THE EAST PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND POLICE

Lot # 1166 (Sale Order: 64 of 302)      

1933 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 355094. 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF. Left side of barrel marked with roll die inscription "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif on left side of frame. 2-piece checkered rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated October 11, 1985 signed by M.S. (Marty) Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .44-40 caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, grips not listed (indicating standard rubber grips). Shipped to East Providence, Rhode Island Police Dept. / W.C. Sherman, East Providence Rhode Island on January 30, 1933, in a single gun shipment. (Most likely special ordered due to .44-40 WCF chambering, being unusual for a Police service revolver). CONDITION: Near mint overall. This incredibly high condition Colt shows little to no wear. Probably factory test fired only. Would be most difficult to improve upon. MKS Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 355094
1933 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 355094. 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF. Left side of barrel marked with roll die inscription "COLT F...moreRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 2-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif on left side of frame. 2-piece checkered rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated October 11, 1985 signed by M.S. (Marty) Huber, Colt Historian. Letter documents .44-40 caliber, 5 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, grips not listed (indicating standard rubber grips). Shipped to East Providence, Rhode Island Police Dept. / W.C. Sherman, East Providence Rhode Island on January 30, 1933, in a single gun shipment. (Most likely special ordered due to .44-40 WCF chambering, being unusual for a Police service revolver). CONDITION: Near mint overall. This incredibly high condition Colt shows little to no wear. Probably factory test fired only. Would be most difficult to improve upon. MKS Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 355094

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(A) RARE, COLT MODEL 1872 "IMPROVED POCKET POLICE" REVOLVER, HIGHLY EMBELLISHED WITH TIFFANY STYLE S

Lot # 1167 (Sale Order: 65 of 302)      

This rare, exhibition grade Colt is not an altered "conversion" gun, rather a factory-made centerfire Pocket Police revolver. Manufactured by Colt from 1873-1875 with a total production of approximately 6,500 revolvers. Made using leftover components from percussion era Model 1862 Pocket Police revolvers, however, these guns have special frames with later patent date stamps. This revolver, serial number 5772 is marked left side of the frame with 2-line patent dates: "PAT JULY. 25, 1871 / PAT. JULY 2, 1872" same as seen on Model 1871-1872 Colt Open Tops, and very early Colt Single Action Army revolvers. This example is fitted with "Tiffany Style" high relief American Eagle motif grips. Grips are cast in bronze and silver plated, made by Ames Sword Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Presentation engraved in nearly full coverage featuring foliate scrollwork and punch dot backgrounds. Believed to be the work of 19th-century master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Engraving nearly identical to the same Model Colt revolver found on page 291, Volume II of R.L. Wilson's book "Magnificent Colts" featuring the collection of Robert M. Lee, which is also attributed to Nimschke. Serial number 5772 is finished in gold with silver-plated cylinder, hammer, and ejector housing, accented with fire blued screws. The special bored through .38 caliber rebated cylinder also features hand-engraved scrollwork. Colt inspector stamp "C" found inside hammer slot. Housed in a presentation-grade rosewood casing with ammunition block, Ivory handled screwdriver and compartment for a box of Colt .38 centerfire ammunition. French fitted to the revolver in burgundy color velvet interior. Lid has inlaid shield with inscription: "JOSEPH S. SPINNEY/TO/JOSEPH B. HILLO/DEC.25th. 1874." A quick research reveals a Joseph S. Spinney that was a prominent shipping merchant and commercial broker who dealt in railroad equipment. Mr. Spinney lived circa 1829-1893 in New York City. There was also a merchant sailing ship built in 1874 named the "Joseph S. Spinney" which sank on it's way from New York to San Francisco in 1892. No information on Joseph B. Hillo was found. Most likely this incredible presentation Colt revolver was embellished and cased by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in New York, with whom L.D. Nimschke was long associated. CONDITION: Excellent plus with most all the original gold and silver finishes remaining. Most likely unfired as most of the silver is visible inside the cylinder chambers. Slight freckling present on the barrel, mainly from age, not use. This most rare revolver is perhaps one of the best known of its type and is worthy of the most advanced collection. History of this rare presentation Colt deserves further research . -MKS- Accessories: Case, Accessories Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1872 Improved Pocket Police Serial Number: 5772
This rare, exhibition grade Colt is not an altered "conversion" gun, rather a factory-made centerfire Pocket Police revolver. Manufactured by Colt from 1873-1875 with a t...moreotal production of approximately 6,500 revolvers. Made using leftover components from percussion era Model 1862 Pocket Police revolvers, however, these guns have special frames with later patent date stamps. This revolver, serial number 5772 is marked left side of the frame with 2-line patent dates: "PAT JULY. 25, 1871 / PAT. JULY 2, 1872" same as seen on Model 1871-1872 Colt Open Tops, and very early Colt Single Action Army revolvers. This example is fitted with "Tiffany Style" high relief American Eagle motif grips. Grips are cast in bronze and silver plated, made by Ames Sword Co. of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Presentation engraved in nearly full coverage featuring foliate scrollwork and punch dot backgrounds. Believed to be the work of 19th-century master engraver L.D. Nimschke. Engraving nearly identical to the same Model Colt revolver found on page 291, Volume II of R.L. Wilson's book "Magnificent Colts" featuring the collection of Robert M. Lee, which is also attributed to Nimschke. Serial number 5772 is finished in gold with silver-plated cylinder, hammer, and ejector housing, accented with fire blued screws. The special bored through .38 caliber rebated cylinder also features hand-engraved scrollwork. Colt inspector stamp "C" found inside hammer slot. Housed in a presentation-grade rosewood casing with ammunition block, Ivory handled screwdriver and compartment for a box of Colt .38 centerfire ammunition. French fitted to the revolver in burgundy color velvet interior. Lid has inlaid shield with inscription: "JOSEPH S. SPINNEY/TO/JOSEPH B. HILLO/DEC.25th. 1874." A quick research reveals a Joseph S. Spinney that was a prominent shipping merchant and commercial broker who dealt in railroad equipment. Mr. Spinney lived circa 1829-1893 in New York City. There was also a merchant sailing ship built in 1874 named the "Joseph S. Spinney" which sank on it's way from New York to San Francisco in 1892. No information on Joseph B. Hillo was found. Most likely this incredible presentation Colt revolver was embellished and cased by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in New York, with whom L.D. Nimschke was long associated. CONDITION: Excellent plus with most all the original gold and silver finishes remaining. Most likely unfired as most of the silver is visible inside the cylinder chambers. Slight freckling present on the barrel, mainly from age, not use. This most rare revolver is perhaps one of the best known of its type and is worthy of the most advanced collection. History of this rare presentation Colt deserves further research . -MKS- Accessories: Case, Accessories Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1872 Improved Pocket Police Serial Number: 5772

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(A) RARE COLT MODEL 1872 OPEN TOP SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER OWNED BY EARLY TEXAS RANGER JOHN FRANK GREE

Lot # 1168 (Sale Order: 66 of 302)      

Rare and desirable Colt Model 1872 "Open Top" revolver, serial number 1817. Sometimes referred to as the Model of 1871-1872 due to the July 25, 1871 and July 2, 1872 patent dates found on the left side of the frame. Actual production dates are believed to have been from February 1872 through June 1873, only a 17 month production period with a total quantity of approximately 7,000 Open Top revolvers produced. 7 - 1/2" barrel, chambered in .44 Rimfire. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece walnut (Army size) grips. Matching serial number 1817 found on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Roll-die Navy battle scene on cylinder. Much conjecture surrounds the Colt Open Top revolver, mainly due to it specifically being made to accept what was already considered an obsolete metallic cartridge, Winchester's .44 Henry Flat with Stetson swaged bullet. Considering the Open-Top was being manufactured during the same period as the Colt Richards-Mason Conversions of the Model 1860 Armies which were chambered in a cartridge considered superior, the .44 centerfire. One potential reason Colt elected to build these guns could have been to take advantage of the abundant availability of .44 rimfire ammunition, along with the many Winchester Model 1866 carbines and rifles in service. A good case in point is illustrated in the following scenario: John Frank Green along with 19 other men mustered into the newly formed Texas Rangers "Minute Men" Troop V in Boerne, Texas on September 1, 1872. Their pay was $20.00 per month with a few state-issued supplies including a Winchester carbine, cartridges, and a sling. They were to provide everything else they would need, including their own horse, a "six-shooter", food, water, and blankets. The Winchester carbine provided by the State of Texas in 1872 would have been Winchester's Model 1866, chambered in .44 rimfire. At the time, the logical choice for a companion sidearm would have been the newly introduced Colt Model 1872 Open-Top also chambered in .44 rimfire. German-born Johann Gruen who would become John Green, immigrated to Texas in 1846 at the age of six, settling in Fredericksburg. After the early death of both his parents, he worked on local ranches before moving to Bandera County where he raised stock on the Bladen Mitchell Ranch. During the Civil War, Green joined the Frontier Forces for the Confederacy, serving under Capt. Charles de Montel and Capt. Bladen Mitchell. During his years in Bandera and in the Frontier Forces, he became renowned for his Indian-fighting and tracking skills. After the war, Green married Augusta Specht and had three children, William, John, and Mary. They moved to Helotes settlement in Bexar County where he purchased a 100-acre ranch. In Helotes, Green continued his horse-raising business; however continuous Indian raids soon depleted his stock. He joined Texas Rangers Minute Men Troop, Company V of Medina County as a 1st Sergeant, second in command under Lieutenant George Haby, on September 1, 1872, after the State of Texas authorized its formation to protect settlers from Indian Raids. Considered an exemplary frontiersman, accounts of Green's Indian encounters were chronicled in A.J. Sowell's classic book "EARLY SETTLERS AND INDIAN FIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS". Unfortunately, Green was killed by a member of his troop, in what was later described as an accidental shooting. In 2014 a writer and native of San Antonio, Texas, Cynthia Leal Massey authored a well-acclaimed book titled: "DEATH OF A TEXAS RANGER / A TRUE STORY OF MURDER AND VENGEANCE ON THE TEXAS FRONTIER". The book is a fascinating account of John Green's life and his son, William's quest for justice and the truth known surrounding his father's death. A short piece in the July 12, 1873, San Antonio Daily Express noted: "Green was an experienced Indian Fighter and recovered more horses than any man in the section of the county where he lived, consequently, he was much-dreaded by them and all other horse thieves. His death is much regretted and he was otherwise a good man" On Sunday, January 24, 2010 Texas Ranger John F. Green was honored by other Texas Rangers in a grave-side ceremony where they placed the "TEXAS RANGER MEMORIAL CROSS" forever memorializing his grave. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT COLT U.S. ORDNANCE SAMPLE REVOLVER OF 1875.

Lot # 1169 (Sale Order: 67 of 302)      

The following Colt revolver, known as the "Ordnance Sample Revolver of 1875" played a significant role in the development of the iconic Colt Single Action Army. On January 23, 1875 Lt. Colonel James G. Benton, Commanding Officer of the U.S Ordnance Department wrote a letter to Colt Manufacturing Company Vice President and General Agent, General W.B Franklin U.S.A. (Ret), notifying Colt of a problem, which Col. Benton referred to as "throwing-by". Benton reports in the event of rapidly cocking Colt's revolver the cylinder would rotate past its intended lock position. General Franklin replied saying "The reason the cylinder does not catch in the bolt slot when quickly revolved is, the bolt-spring is too limber. If therefore you will return at our expense those that are defective in this respect we will at once have the springs changed, and the pistols returned to you.". Colonel Benton replied saying "I have the honor this day to return to you forty-four (44) Colt's Army revolvers, for such alteration will prevent the 'throwing-by' of the cylinder when the pistol is brought to a full cock. I retain the spare parts furnished, which will answer for the new pistols you may send". What transpired next is unclear because no letter of reply from Gen. Franklin has been found, nor do we know the outcome of the 44 guns mentioned in Benton's letter. However we do know, shortly thereafter on January 27, 1875 the Ordnance Department placed an order with Colt for 200 new revolvers that would incorporate Colt's solution for the "throwing-by" problem. This order is documented in records as the "Seventh Contract Extension". General Franklin acknowledges the order with the following reply: "Your letter of 27 inst. ordering 200 Army Revolvers has been received. We are ready now for a sub-inspector. The fact is noted that 1 pistol of the 200 has already been delivered. If you could send an Officer here to confer with our experts on the 'throwing-by' questions perhaps good may result.". General Franklin had a sample revolver made up with a stronger bolt spring sending it ahead of the remaining 199 guns. This revolver, with its improved bolt spring partially alleviated the problem, it did not entirely solve it. Col. Benton responded to Gen. Franklin's request of sending an officer to confer with Colt's experts to resolve the "throwing-by" problem by ordering Captain J.P. Farley to the Colt factory in Hartford. The singular pistol mentioned in Gen. Franklin's reply is the "Ordnance Sample Revolver of 1875" being offered in this lot. Through a collaborated effort with Capt. Farley the "throwing-by" problem was solved. The last correspondence that mentions "throwing-by" is sent from Colt's General Franklin to Colonel Benton dated February 25, 1875 shedding light on a solution: "I send to you by mail today a cylinder with the channel for the bolt enlarged according to a suggestion made by Capt. Farley. The bolt in this case does not reach the cylinder until it gets within the bevel and attains the end that is desired. But with the last two hundred pistols I think the end of preventing throwing by was attained, (stronger bolt springs) and this bevel is so large that I think a little scaring of the cylinder would look better than this large cut (the stronger bolt spring caused radial scaring on the cylinder). A close examination shows where the bolt first touches bevel. But if you think it best to have the larger bevel, we can easily arrange it for any future orders." Hence the larger bolt stops and approaches we know today and can be found on every Colt Single Action Army revolver, both military and commercial manufactured since this significant event in 1875. This important Colt revolver, "The Ordnance Sample Revolver of 1875" is pictured on page 305 of Kopec, Graham, & Moores 30th Anniversary Edition of their definitive book "A Study of The Colt Single Action Army Revolver". The book provides additional and valuable information regarding this revolver and the events that solved the "throwing-by" problem. The subject revolver has all the characteristics of a standard U.S issued Calvary revolver of 1875. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. 1st Model ejector housing. Italic script barrel address with no die breaks. 2-line patent dates and "U.S." marked on left side of the frame. 1-piece walnut grips with Ordnance sub-inspector Samuel B. Lewis cartouche found on the left side. Balance of gun is fully Ordnance sub-inspected with the Lewis single "L" marks found in all appropriate places. Cylinder and barrel display "P" proof marks. Cylinder remains unimproved with small locking notches and without approaches however revolver is outfitted with a stronger locking bolt spring, providing General Franklin's recommended solution. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) VERY RARE 1 OF 3 KNOWN PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY "SKELETONIZED" REVOLVERS.

Lot # 1170 (Sale Order: 68 of 302)      

3 skeletonized or cut-away pre-War Colt Single Action Army revolvers produced by the Colt factory are known. 2 of these revolvers were presented to the U.S. Ordnance Department as gifts from Colt. The first of the 3 guns, serial number 15407 was martially marked and presented by General W.B. Franklin U.S.A (Ret.), Colt's Vice President & General Agent to Lt. Colonel James G. Benton Commanding Officer of the U.S. Ordnance Dept. on March 12, 1875, expressly as a gift for the National Armory Museum. The second was a later "civilian" model, serial number 330968, and is now part of the Colt collection of the Connecticut State Library. The third skeleton or cut-away revolver being offered in this lot is the only 1 of 3 to be in private hands and has been in respected Colt Collector Dick Burdick's collection for the past 38 years. This revolver was made up for the Ordnance Department, by Colt, using non-serial-numbered components, including the frame. It is believed to have been an add-on revolver to the 400 repaired SAAs which were shipped to the Ordnance Dept. on January 31, 1896. This revolver was shipped without charge and thus not counted. Mr. Kenneth Moore, well-known co-author of the definitive book "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver" in his analysis of this revolver, found the entry in Colt's ledgers showed there actually were 401 revolvers delivered on January 31, 1896, while the ledgers accounted for only 400 as being repaired on this date. The entry for the 401st revolver was accounted for by 6 dashes (------), being the typical way Colt entered "No Serial Number". Mr. Moore concluded that this special skeletonized revolver, without a serial number was this entry. Skeletonized revolver serial number 15407 was manufactured during the Indian War Cavalry revolver era and has a 7 - 1/2" barrel, while this unnumbered example was manufactured during the Artillery production, Spanish-American War era and has a 5 - 1/2" barrel. Other than barrel lengths the remaining features, most notably the patterns for the cut-outs showing internal mechanism and functions of the 2 revolvers are near identical. Our subject revolver is finished blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 5 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 LC cartridge. 1-piece oil-finished walnut grips. Barrel features an 11/16" wide cut-out located approximately 1/2" from the muzzle, exposing the bore and rifling. Left side of frame has multiple cut-outs exposing the barrel threaded to the frame, cylinder pin locking screw, trigger sear, and all functions of cocking and locking the cylinder into fire position. 2 cut-outs on left side of grip exposes hammer roller against the mainspring and the mainspring mounting screw. Cut-outs in the trigger guard provide an additional view of the trigger sear. Colt inspector mark "O" found inside the hammer slot. No assembly number found on loading gate or inside bottom of frame. 2-line, 3-patent dates found on left side of frame. 6-point star found on right side of trigger bow, indicating return to factory for some type repair. Barrel has a 1-line block letter address with "Co." (including period) and R.A.C. ordnance sub-inspector stamp for Rinaldo A. Carr. As expected, no "P" proof is found on barrel or cylinder. The barrel address along with the R.A.C. sub-inspection mark dates the barrel from 1900-1902, or early 1903. Knowing the revolver was delivered in 1896, the subject of factory return/rework is reasonable to conclude included replacement of the barrel. This revolver was featured in the September 1991 issue of Rampant Colt Magazine with an article by Kenneth Moore. It is also pictured on page 155 of the book "Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, a Continuing Study" by John A. Kopec and H. Sterling Fenn. It is also pictured on color plate XXIX of the 30-year anniversary edition of "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver". This is a remarkable Colt revolver and piece of Colt history, however, what is equally as remarkable is the level of research conducted by Dick Burdick and Kenneth Moore which ultimately led to the conclusions stated in this description. Accompanying this rare Colt revolver is 48 pages of original letters and other documents mostly between Dick Burdick and other well-known Colt authorities/collectors spanning an 8-year period of research from 1984 to 1991. Click here to see the full description.

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(A) RARE SOUGHT AFTER COLT "PINCH FRAME" SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 58.

Lot # 1171 (Sale Order: 69 of 302)      

Coveted by Colt collectors and the centerpiece of the most advanced collections of Colt firearms is the "Pinch Frame" Single Action Army Revolver. Offered in this lot is serial number 58. Manufactured prior to July 1873 this rare revolver was 1 of 9 in the first commercial shipment of Colt Single Action Army revolvers from Colt to Schuyler Hartley & Graham on September 2, 1873. Included in this historic first shipment were serial numbers 31, 33, 41, 43, 50, 51, 58, 59, and 60, all believed to have been "Pinch Frame" guns. Originally intended for the U.S. Military, the "Pinched Frame" sighting feature was abandoned by the U.S. Ordnance Department, resulting from a July 22, 1873 letter written by Ordnance Inspector, Captain J.R. Edie. Captain Edie recommended that an open flute on the revolver top strap offered a superior sighting picture. The total number of "Pinch Frames" manufactured is unknown however is believed to be around 100 or less. These are the first Single Action Army revolvers manufactured by Colt and all were sold commercially. These first-run single action revolvers have unique features found only on their type. Serial number 58 exhibits all those features being 100% authentic and original in all respects. The first and most iconic feature being the pinched area located at the top strap flute forming a rear sight. Small square bolt locks without approaches on the cylinder. Serial number 58 found on the front face of the cylinder between 2 chambers. Serial number 58 is fully visible on barrel without removing the ejector housing. 1st style ejector housing with squared-off front, inside locating lug, and "bullseye" ejector rod. 2-line patent dates "SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 25, 1871" marked on left side of frame. 7 - 1/2" barrel with German silver front sight. Italic barrel address with no die breaks, fully visible "Co.". No "Bin" or "Assembly" numbers found on the loading gate or bottom of frame. Small size "mounting ears" on backstrap to frame. Long outlined knurl on hammer spur. Pronounced undercut at the recoil shield frame juncture. Larger exposed frame area, with serial number 58 forward of trigger guard. Colt inspector mark "C" found inside hammer slot. Colt inspector mark "C" found on barrel, under ejector housing at threaded mounting hole. No threaded boss for ejector housing mounting screw. Small index mark found on top of barrel. Finished blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece walnut stocks. Accompanying this historic revolver is a 4-page handwritten letter from well known Colt authority and co-author of the definitive book "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" Ron Graham dated November 1, 2007. In this letter Mr. Graham outlines the characteristics and authenticity of serial number 58. CONDITION: Fine overall. Fully functionable. Nice dark brown patina overall. Bright original blue found on barrel under the ejector housing. German Silver front sight has been re-soldered in place. Bore has strong rifling with areas of abrasion. Action remains crisp. Grips show moderate wear showing rounded corners with scattered dents and dings. Overall a respectable example of one of the most sought after and coveted Colt revolvers. Worthy of an advanced collection. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 58
Coveted by Colt collectors and the centerpiece of the most advanced collections of Colt firearms is the "Pinch Frame" Single Action Army Revolver. Offered in this lot is ...moreserial number 58. Manufactured prior to July 1873 this rare revolver was 1 of 9 in the first commercial shipment of Colt Single Action Army revolvers from Colt to Schuyler Hartley & Graham on September 2, 1873. Included in this historic first shipment were serial numbers 31, 33, 41, 43, 50, 51, 58, 59, and 60, all believed to have been "Pinch Frame" guns. Originally intended for the U.S. Military, the "Pinched Frame" sighting feature was abandoned by the U.S. Ordnance Department, resulting from a July 22, 1873 letter written by Ordnance Inspector, Captain J.R. Edie. Captain Edie recommended that an open flute on the revolver top strap offered a superior sighting picture. The total number of "Pinch Frames" manufactured is unknown however is believed to be around 100 or less. These are the first Single Action Army revolvers manufactured by Colt and all were sold commercially. These first-run single action revolvers have unique features found only on their type. Serial number 58 exhibits all those features being 100% authentic and original in all respects. The first and most iconic feature being the pinched area located at the top strap flute forming a rear sight. Small square bolt locks without approaches on the cylinder. Serial number 58 found on the front face of the cylinder between 2 chambers. Serial number 58 is fully visible on barrel without removing the ejector housing. 1st style ejector housing with squared-off front, inside locating lug, and "bullseye" ejector rod. 2-line patent dates "SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 25, 1871" marked on left side of frame. 7 - 1/2" barrel with German silver front sight. Italic barrel address with no die breaks, fully visible "Co.". No "Bin" or "Assembly" numbers found on the loading gate or bottom of frame. Small size "mounting ears" on backstrap to frame. Long outlined knurl on hammer spur. Pronounced undercut at the recoil shield frame juncture. Larger exposed frame area, with serial number 58 forward of trigger guard. Colt inspector mark "C" found inside hammer slot. Colt inspector mark "C" found on barrel, under ejector housing at threaded mounting hole. No threaded boss for ejector housing mounting screw. Small index mark found on top of barrel. Finished blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 1-piece walnut stocks. Accompanying this historic revolver is a 4-page handwritten letter from well known Colt authority and co-author of the definitive book "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER" Ron Graham dated November 1, 2007. In this letter Mr. Graham outlines the characteristics and authenticity of serial number 58. CONDITION: Fine overall. Fully functionable. Nice dark brown patina overall. Bright original blue found on barrel under the ejector housing. German Silver front sight has been re-soldered in place. Bore has strong rifling with areas of abrasion. Action remains crisp. Grips show moderate wear showing rounded corners with scattered dents and dings. Overall a respectable example of one of the most sought after and coveted Colt revolvers. Worthy of an advanced collection. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 58

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(C) SET OF 4 NEAR MINT COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" .44-40 WCF REVOLVERS ALL FROM

Lot # 1172 (Sale Order: 70 of 302)      

There are many legendary stories within the gun collecting community, none more remarkable than the 4 Colts, and their story being offered in this lot. Known as "A FAMILY REUNION" among collectors of Colt's invincible Single Action Army. In the early 1970s well-known collector Mel Guy purchased 2 of these revolvers at the Sahara Antique Gun Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, knowing they were from the same shipment of 4. Later, he found a third gun in the exact same configuration and condition as the pair. At the time he did not know this gun was also from the same shipment. However, his "little voice" said it might very well be, so he purchased it. Mel later ordered a Colt Archival letter to learn the 3rd gun he had purchased was indeed from the same shipment of January 20, 1923. Having 3 guns from a shipment of 4 guns of the same type is a remarkable collecting feat. What came later is even more remarkable. The good fortune of finding the 3 guns launched a relentless search to find the 4th revolver. One evening, after searching for 3 - 1/2 years, Mel received a phone call from another well-known collector/dealer, saying he had found the missing gun. That last revolver is serial number 344413, and was complete with the original box numbered to the gun. In the July 1976 edition of "ARMS GAZETTE" magazine is an article co-authored by Ron Graham and Mel Guy, describing the guns and the story titled "A FAMILY REUNION". A copy of the magazine is included with this lot. Presented here are all 4 revolvers serial numbers, 344537, 344599, 344613, and 344413 including the original box. All 4 guns are configured identically and in surprisingly same condition. Featuring 7 - 1/2" barrels with left side roll die marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40". Finished blue with case hardened frames and hammers. Fitted with grips that are most collectors' favorite, stunning 2-piece checkered walnut with Fleur-de-Lis borders and silver, deep dished Colt medallions. All 4 revolvers have same Colt inspection stamp number "2" located inside the hammer slots. Accompanying the revolvers are 2 sets of Colt Archival Letters, for each serial number. All eight letters document same configurations, sold to F.P. Leffingwell, shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois on January 20, 1923 in a shipment of 4 guns of the same type. CONDITION: All 4 revolvers are nearly mint overall, retaining approximately 97% original bright blue and case color. Grips and also near mint showing little to no wear. Actions are tight and crisp. Bores are bright and clean. Serial number 344413 shows blue wear on the barrel left side at the muzzle, possibly from being stored in its original box. These guns simply do not get much better and are worthy of the most advanced Colt collection. -MKS- Accessories: (A) Box Barrel Length: (ALL) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (ALL) Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: (ALL) Factory Letter, Arms Gazette Magazine Serial Number: (A) 344413 (B) 344537 (C) 344599 (D) 344613
There are many legendary stories within the gun collecting community, none more remarkable than the 4 Colts, and their story being offered in this lot. Known as "A FAMILY...more REUNION" among collectors of Colt's invincible Single Action Army. In the early 1970s well-known collector Mel Guy purchased 2 of these revolvers at the Sahara Antique Gun Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, knowing they were from the same shipment of 4. Later, he found a third gun in the exact same configuration and condition as the pair. At the time he did not know this gun was also from the same shipment. However, his "little voice" said it might very well be, so he purchased it. Mel later ordered a Colt Archival letter to learn the 3rd gun he had purchased was indeed from the same shipment of January 20, 1923. Having 3 guns from a shipment of 4 guns of the same type is a remarkable collecting feat. What came later is even more remarkable. The good fortune of finding the 3 guns launched a relentless search to find the 4th revolver. One evening, after searching for 3 - 1/2 years, Mel received a phone call from another well-known collector/dealer, saying he had found the missing gun. That last revolver is serial number 344413, and was complete with the original box numbered to the gun. In the July 1976 edition of "ARMS GAZETTE" magazine is an article co-authored by Ron Graham and Mel Guy, describing the guns and the story titled "A FAMILY REUNION". A copy of the magazine is included with this lot. Presented here are all 4 revolvers serial numbers, 344537, 344599, 344613, and 344413 including the original box. All 4 guns are configured identically and in surprisingly same condition. Featuring 7 - 1/2" barrels with left side roll die marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40". Finished blue with case hardened frames and hammers. Fitted with grips that are most collectors' favorite, stunning 2-piece checkered walnut with Fleur-de-Lis borders and silver, deep dished Colt medallions. All 4 revolvers have same Colt inspection stamp number "2" located inside the hammer slots. Accompanying the revolvers are 2 sets of Colt Archival Letters, for each serial number. All eight letters document same configurations, sold to F.P. Leffingwell, shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, Illinois on January 20, 1923 in a shipment of 4 guns of the same type. CONDITION: All 4 revolvers are nearly mint overall, retaining approximately 97% original bright blue and case color. Grips and also near mint showing little to no wear. Actions are tight and crisp. Bores are bright and clean. Serial number 344413 shows blue wear on the barrel left side at the muzzle, possibly from being stored in its original box. These guns simply do not get much better and are worthy of the most advanced Colt collection. -MKS- Accessories: (A) Box Barrel Length: (ALL) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (ALL) Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: (ALL) Factory Letter, Arms Gazette Magazine Serial Number: (A) 344413 (B) 344537 (C) 344599 (D) 344613

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(A) WONDERFUL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET REVOLVER WITH PALL MALL ADDRESS & BISLEY WHITE

Lot # 1173 (Sale Order: 71 of 302)      

First introduced into the Colt catalogues in 1890, the Flat Top Target Models saw unimpressive sales overall, with the majority of sales being sent to England in small shipments. Only approximately 925 Single Action Army Flattop Target Models were produced before the Bisley and Bisley Target Models were announced in 1894-1895, and the Flat Top Single Action Model was dropped from Colt catalogs. This example, manufactured in 1890, was manufactured the same year that Colt began advertising the Flat Top Single Action Army. The left side of the barrel is stamped "450 ELEY.", with the top bearing Colt's single line Pall Mall address. The left side of the frame bears Colt's 3-line patent stamp. Cylinder bears English proofs, with the bottom of the barrel bearing 2 English proofs over "45 M". Major metal components feature a deep and lustrous bluing, with the frame screws, grip screws, and trigger being nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt hard rubber grips that are embossed with the Rampant Colt logo within an oval at the top and an eagle and chief motif at the bottom. The barrel measures 7 - 1/2" and features Metford rifling, as well as the "new shape" front sight, indicating that this is one of the only 12 Single Action Flat Top Target revolvers that were manufactured with this "new shape" front sight. Accompanying this revolver is a printed scan of the Colt records entry stating that 12 Single Action Army Target pistols were manufactured with the "new shape" front sight, as well a Whitehead Cup Challenge Army Bisley medal that is engraved "T.C. COPE." on the rear. Revolver is housed within a contemporary blue Colt factory plastic case. CONDITION: Excellent, as professionally period restored, exhibiting few overall spots of light wear, some spots of extremely light pitting around stampings, as well as some very light cleaned surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing and a few minor marks from handling and storage but are otherwise fine. Medal shows areas of age-related discoloration but is otherwise very good. Of the 925 Single Action Flat Top Target Model revolvers produced, only 84 were chambered in the .450 Eley cartridge, and only 12 in total featuring the "new shape" front sight, making this an exceptional example of a scarce and highly desirable Colt Single Action Flat Top Target revolver. MLW Accessories: Bisley Medal, Colt hard case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .450 Eley FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Flattop Target Paperwork: Copy of Colt Records Serial Number: 133228
First introduced into the Colt catalogues in 1890, the Flat Top Target Models saw unimpressive sales overall, with the majority of sales being sent to England in small sh...moreipments. Only approximately 925 Single Action Army Flattop Target Models were produced before the Bisley and Bisley Target Models were announced in 1894-1895, and the Flat Top Single Action Model was dropped from Colt catalogs. This example, manufactured in 1890, was manufactured the same year that Colt began advertising the Flat Top Single Action Army. The left side of the barrel is stamped "450 ELEY.", with the top bearing Colt's single line Pall Mall address. The left side of the frame bears Colt's 3-line patent stamp. Cylinder bears English proofs, with the bottom of the barrel bearing 2 English proofs over "45 M". Major metal components feature a deep and lustrous bluing, with the frame screws, grip screws, and trigger being nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt hard rubber grips that are embossed with the Rampant Colt logo within an oval at the top and an eagle and chief motif at the bottom. The barrel measures 7 - 1/2" and features Metford rifling, as well as the "new shape" front sight, indicating that this is one of the only 12 Single Action Flat Top Target revolvers that were manufactured with this "new shape" front sight. Accompanying this revolver is a printed scan of the Colt records entry stating that 12 Single Action Army Target pistols were manufactured with the "new shape" front sight, as well a Whitehead Cup Challenge Army Bisley medal that is engraved "T.C. COPE." on the rear. Revolver is housed within a contemporary blue Colt factory plastic case. CONDITION: Excellent, as professionally period restored, exhibiting few overall spots of light wear, some spots of extremely light pitting around stampings, as well as some very light cleaned surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting strong rifling throughout. Grips show some light smoothing and a few minor marks from handling and storage but are otherwise fine. Medal shows areas of age-related discoloration but is otherwise very good. Of the 925 Single Action Flat Top Target Model revolvers produced, only 84 were chambered in the .450 Eley cartridge, and only 12 in total featuring the "new shape" front sight, making this an exceptional example of a scarce and highly desirable Colt Single Action Flat Top Target revolver. MLW Accessories: Bisley Medal, Colt hard case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .450 Eley FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Flattop Target Paperwork: Copy of Colt Records Serial Number: 133228

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(A) HIGH CONDITION COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SHIPPED TO SAN FRANCISCO COLT AGENCY IN 1898.

Lot # 1174 (Sale Order: 72 of 302)      

1898 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 176522. 7 - 1/2 inch barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF with roll die inscription "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on left side of barrel. Early smokeless style frame with transverse cylinder pin release. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Two-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif with circle on left side of frame. Two-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Fire blued screws. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated January 27, 2003 signed by Kathleen Hoyt Colt Historian. Letter documents .44-40 caliber, 7 - 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, rubber grips and shipment to Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company, San Francisco Agency, San Francisco California on February 24, 1898 in a shipment of 25 guns of same type. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 93-95% bright original blue. Grip forestrap mostly blue/grey patina. 80-85% original case colors on frame and hammer. Beautiful unmolested fire blue screws. Excellent grips showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive, high condition "transition" Colt Frontier Six Shooter. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 176522
1898 Vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 176522. 7 - 1/2 inch barrel chambered in .44-40 WCF with roll die inscription "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on ...moreleft side of barrel. Early smokeless style frame with transverse cylinder pin release. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Two-line patent dates and Rampant Colt motif with circle on left side of frame. Two-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. Fire blued screws. Accompanying revolver is a Colt Archival Letter dated January 27, 2003 signed by Kathleen Hoyt Colt Historian. Letter documents .44-40 caliber, 7 - 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, rubber grips and shipment to Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company, San Francisco Agency, San Francisco California on February 24, 1898 in a shipment of 25 guns of same type. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 93-95% bright original blue. Grip forestrap mostly blue/grey patina. 80-85% original case colors on frame and hammer. Beautiful unmolested fire blue screws. Excellent grips showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive, high condition "transition" Colt Frontier Six Shooter. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 176522

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(C) HIGH CONDITION COLT BISLEY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO ABERCROMBIE & FITCH (1913).

Lot # 1175 (Sale Order: 73 of 302)      

Bisley Model revolver manufactured by Colt in 1913. The top of the barrel bears Colt's single line address with "(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT" stamped on the left side. Left side of frame bears patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, with the barrel, grip straps, and trigger guard being blued. Frame screws, cylinder pin screw, and trigger are nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece stag handle grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and trigger guard, as well as on the butt. Matching assembly numbers are present on the rear of the frame and loading gate. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter, listing a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and "Not Listed" stocks. Factory letter indicates that this example was sent in a single shipment to Abercrombie & Fitch Company in New York, New York on April 23rd, 1913. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory applied finish, exhibiting some areas of light wear, some scattered marks from handling and storage overall, as well as some small scatter spots of very light inactive oxidation. Frame retains strong case coloring, with a small area of loss on the right side. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Stag handle grips are very good overall. An extremely attractive example of a Colt Bisley revolver that was shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch. MLW Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 326682
Bisley Model revolver manufactured by Colt in 1913. The top of the barrel bears Colt's single line address with "(BISLEY MODEL) 45 COLT" stamped on the left side. Left si...morede of frame bears patent information followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame and hammer are case color hardened, with the barrel, grip straps, and trigger guard being blued. Frame screws, cylinder pin screw, and trigger are nitre blued. Frame is mounted with 2-piece stag handle grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame and trigger guard, as well as on the butt. Matching assembly numbers are present on the rear of the frame and loading gate. Revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter, listing a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, and "Not Listed" stocks. Factory letter indicates that this example was sent in a single shipment to Abercrombie & Fitch Company in New York, New York on April 23rd, 1913. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory applied finish, exhibiting some areas of light wear, some scattered marks from handling and storage overall, as well as some small scatter spots of very light inactive oxidation. Frame retains strong case coloring, with a small area of loss on the right side. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Stag handle grips are very good overall. An extremely attractive example of a Colt Bisley revolver that was shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch. MLW Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 326682

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(C) CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN FITTED CASE.

Lot # 1176 (Sale Order: 74 of 302)      

1901 Vintage Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver, serial number 215442. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .41 Colt cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Loading gate has a blue finish. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips. Professionally and profusely hand engraved with foliate scrollwork featuring punch dot backgrounds. Engraver or time of the engraving is unknown. Colt shipping records do not exist for this serial number. Housed in a deluxe French-fitted case marked "COLT" on lid. CONDITION: Excellent overall with most of the reapplied finishes remaining. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. MKS Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley SAA Paperwork: Paperwork Serial Number: 215442
1901 Vintage Colt Bisley Model Single Action revolver, serial number 215442. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .41 Colt cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. L...moreoading gate has a blue finish. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips. Professionally and profusely hand engraved with foliate scrollwork featuring punch dot backgrounds. Engraver or time of the engraving is unknown. Colt shipping records do not exist for this serial number. Housed in a deluxe French-fitted case marked "COLT" on lid. CONDITION: Excellent overall with most of the reapplied finishes remaining. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. MKS Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley SAA Paperwork: Paperwork Serial Number: 215442

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(C) COLT BISLEY SHERIFF'S MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1177 (Sale Order: 75 of 302)      

The following information comes from the "Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson, page 266 caption E, "Originally shipped as a .38-40 with 4 - 3/4" barrel. Returned to the factory in the mid-1920's and rebuilt by the Colt's Custom Gun Department. Converted to a Sheriff's Model frame with 3" barrel, .45 caliber. Made for early arms collector J.C. Harvey; and illustrated on Page 156 of the Pioneer Colt Book: A History of the Colt Revolver, by Haven and Belden (1940). Factory rework numbers J 787 B marked on the muzzle end of the cylinder, and 787 B marked on the back flat of the loading gate, and on the left side of the backstrap and trigger guard strap (under left grip). Although not present on No. 322123, a star or ampersand on the trigger guard is another indication of factory refinish (gun was refinished at time of conversion by factory). This custom revolver was the last Bisley Sheriff's Model manufactured, extremely rare. Serial No. 259336 and No. 322123 are the only authentic specimens known to the authors." This book was written in 1971. This gun is illustrated in color on page 238, illustration D, of the same book. There is no notation by R.L. Wilson in regards to the serial number stamping of this revolver as the number "1" is a larger font. We believe that this is the revolver shown in this book as the case coloring of the frame is a match. This revolver was found in Europe and imported back to America and has a "SIMPSON LTD" import stamp on bottom of frame. PROVENANCE: R.Q. Sutherland collection. CONDITION: Serial No. 2123 is scratched into right grip panel. Gun has matching numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap; 322 is illegible from the 1920's factory refinish. Barrel has 2-line address on top and "BISLEY MODEL 45 COLT" on left side. 2-line patent with pony in circle on left side of frame. The "VP" proof on left front trigger guard is weak. All other legends are sharp as new. CONDITION: The gutta percha Colt grips have softened to a dark chocolate brown and are near mint. All screw heads are near perfect with most of the original blue finish. Case colors on frame remain at 85% with some light toning on top strap, loss of color on left recoil shield but majority of case colors are brilliant. Barrel has a mere hint of muzzle wear. Trigger guard has a hint of high edge wear. All blued surfaces remain at a solid 99%. Hammer retains 95% brilliant case colors. Cylinder has a light drag line and a hint of high edge wear, still a solid 98% or better. Functions like new with near mint to mint bore. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Serial Number: 322123
The following information comes from the "Book of Colt Firearms" by R.L. Wilson, page 266 caption E, "Originally shipped as a .38-40 with 4 - 3/4" barrel. Returned to the...more factory in the mid-1920's and rebuilt by the Colt's Custom Gun Department. Converted to a Sheriff's Model frame with 3" barrel, .45 caliber. Made for early arms collector J.C. Harvey; and illustrated on Page 156 of the Pioneer Colt Book: A History of the Colt Revolver, by Haven and Belden (1940). Factory rework numbers J 787 B marked on the muzzle end of the cylinder, and 787 B marked on the back flat of the loading gate, and on the left side of the backstrap and trigger guard strap (under left grip). Although not present on No. 322123, a star or ampersand on the trigger guard is another indication of factory refinish (gun was refinished at time of conversion by factory). This custom revolver was the last Bisley Sheriff's Model manufactured, extremely rare. Serial No. 259336 and No. 322123 are the only authentic specimens known to the authors." This book was written in 1971. This gun is illustrated in color on page 238, illustration D, of the same book. There is no notation by R.L. Wilson in regards to the serial number stamping of this revolver as the number "1" is a larger font. We believe that this is the revolver shown in this book as the case coloring of the frame is a match. This revolver was found in Europe and imported back to America and has a "SIMPSON LTD" import stamp on bottom of frame. PROVENANCE: R.Q. Sutherland collection. CONDITION: Serial No. 2123 is scratched into right grip panel. Gun has matching numbers on frame, trigger guard and backstrap; 322 is illegible from the 1920's factory refinish. Barrel has 2-line address on top and "BISLEY MODEL 45 COLT" on left side. 2-line patent with pony in circle on left side of frame. The "VP" proof on left front trigger guard is weak. All other legends are sharp as new. CONDITION: The gutta percha Colt grips have softened to a dark chocolate brown and are near mint. All screw heads are near perfect with most of the original blue finish. Case colors on frame remain at 85% with some light toning on top strap, loss of color on left recoil shield but majority of case colors are brilliant. Barrel has a mere hint of muzzle wear. Trigger guard has a hint of high edge wear. All blued surfaces remain at a solid 99%. Hammer retains 95% brilliant case colors. Cylinder has a light drag line and a hint of high edge wear, still a solid 98% or better. Functions like new with near mint to mint bore. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Serial Number: 322123

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