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Lot #125
Lot #127

Lot 126: Factory Master Engraved First Generation Colt SAA Revolver

Documented Factory Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 126: Factory Master Engraved First Generation Colt SAA Revolver

Documented Factory Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $17,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Factory Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 3163
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1917, this revolver features factory floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background on the rear barrel sides and lower frame sides. There is a zigzag line and dot design on the ejector housing, cylinder, top strap, back strap, trigger guard, forward sides of the frame and recoil shield bordering a sunburst design. There is also a sunburst design on the loading gate and a shell design on the top of the back strap. These engraving patterns are a nearly exact match to the Helfricht engraved revolver on page 448 of "Colt Engraving Vol. 1" by R. L. Wilson and was shipped just half a year later. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and the left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, three patent dates in a banner followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left rear of the trigger guard is marked with the number "1". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, all nickel finish and fitted with factory pearl grips with Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, pearl grips, factory engraving and that it was the sole gun of this type shipped to Stauffer Eshleman and Company in New Orleans, La, on April 11, 1917. Hardware merchants Stark, Stauffer & Co. became Stauffer, Eshleman & Co. in 1885 and were active into the late 20th century. Many notable guns used in the South and Southwest were purchased through them including other Colts owned by Clyde Barrow and multiple Texas Rangers.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The revolver retains 90% of the period replated nickel finish, which is beginning to frost in areas and showing some finish loss on the muzzle. The pearl grips are very good with a repair on the upper left side, and minor age crack on the left side and large chip repair on the lower right side. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.



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