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LOT 3434
Factory Engraved Colt New Service Target Double Action .44-40 Revolver with Factory
Letter - Serial no. 307499, 44-40 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The
accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 7 1/2 inch
barrel in .44 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed when shipped to W.S. Brown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 22, 1921.
Although the factory letter does not confirm the engraving, we firmly believe that the
embellishment on this revolver was done by Glahn, a factory engraver. The engraving covers
around 70% of the surfaces. Floral scrollwork on a punch dot background adorns the rear
sides of the barrel, frame (including the flat top strap), cylinder flats and trigger guard. Floral
motifs inside triangles are featured on the frame, cylinder flats and butt. Note the engraved patterns on the cylinder flats alternate. The area around the hammer has a zig-zag line motif accented with an ornate star burst motif. It has standard Colt markings, target sights, fleur-de-lis grips numbered to the gun and checkered grip straps, trigger and hammer spur.
CONDITION: Very fine as factory engraved. The revolver retains 95% factory blue finish showing some minor holster type wear. There is a moderate scuff mark on the trigger guard and a small patch of light pitting on
the barrel. The engraving is crisp. The grips are fine with some chipping along the lower bottom edges and some blemishes in the checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3435
Colt New Service Double Action Target Revolver with Scarce Dual Caliber .44 Russian/S&W Markings - Serial no. 83325, 44 Russian S&W special cal., 7 1/2 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1915. The revolver has an elevation adjustable blade front sight, a windage adjustable square notch rear sight, a barrel marked “NEW SERVICE” followed by “RUSSIAN AND/S&W SPECIAL” and “44” on the left side, checkered grip straps, nicely figured diamond checkered grips, and a crane
numbered to the gun.
CONDITION: Very fine with refinished barrel, the balance retaining 90% original blue finish, light cylinder drag line, and minor handling evidence.
The grips are very fine with a few dings and scratches and sharp
checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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