2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 200
Engraved and Silver Plated First Generation Colt
Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Relief
Carved Steer Head Grip and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 304691, 45 LC cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., silver finish,
antique ivory grips. Manufactured in 1908 and subsequently custom
embellished. The profuse factory quality engraving consists mostly of
floral scrollwork on a punch dot background along with a floral motif
on the top strap, fan pattern behind the hammer, scallop borders, wavy line
and dot motif on top of the ejector rod housing, and kidney motifs on both
sides of the frame at the hammer screw. The barrel has the one-line Hartford
address on top and “45 COLT” inside a banner on the left side.
The left side
of the frame
has the
two-line patent dates followed by
a Rampant Colt. The right side of the trigger guard has a Colt factory
ampersand rework mark, possibly for the engraving and silver plating.
The revolver is plated in silver and fitted with Rampant Colt medallion
grips featuring a carved steer head on the right panel. Matching serial numbers
are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The included factory letter lists
the revolver in .32-20 with 7 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and grips not listed when
shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co. in Chicago on 25 May 1908.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom embellished, retaining 99% of the aged darkened replated silver. The
engraving is crisp. The slightly oversize grips are fine with typical age cracking, mellow aged appearance,
some minor handling marks and crisp carving. Action functions, but is slightly out of time.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
LOT 202
Jeff Flannery Master Engraved and Gold Plated Colt
Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial
no. SA13244, 45 Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., gold finish,
pearl grips. Manufactured 1978 with standard markings and
features along with 50% plus coverage floral scroll and punch dot
background engraving. The engraving is signed with an intertwined
“JF” on the underside of the ejector housing, which could be an early
signature of master engraver Jeff Flannery as the engraving
is certainly expertly executed.
CONDITION: Near new as master embellished by Jeff Flannery with some thinning on
the edges and high spots, a few light scratches, and faint cylinder drag marks. There are
a few hairline cracks
in the otherwise
excellent grips.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2500 - 3750
LOT 201
Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army
Revolver - Serial no. 202730, 32 WCF cal., 5 1/2 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1900 and
subsequently custom engraved. The revolver features profuse
broad floral scrollwork on a stippled background. Even the sides of
the hammer are engraved. The barrel address, caliber designation and
frame patent date makings are inside engraved banners. Matching serial
numbers are on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Factory letter lists
the revolver with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .32-20 caliber and blue finish when
shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis on December 7, 1900.
LOT 203
Bill Johns Engraved Gold Inlaid Colt Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 66852SA, 357 magnum cal.,
5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, plastic
grips. Originally manufactured in 1973 and subsequently masterfully
engraved by Bill Johns, located in Cody, Wyoming, who signed his
work with his signature “BJ” stamp in front of the trigger guard. The
embellishment features flourishes of floral scroll on the barrel, cylinder,
trigger guard, and back strap, and gold inlaid bands at the muzzle, breech, and rear of
the cylinder. There is a cattle brand type heart over “U” gold inlaid on the back strap.
Includes a Murray Leather Co. leather soft case.
CONDITION: Fine as professionally custom
embellished, retaining 99% plus of the reapplied
nickel plating and a few minor handling marks on
the grips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3500
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
CONDITION: Very fine as
masterfully embellished, retains
97% plus of the refinished blue and
case colors with the left side of muzzle a
smooth grey patina, and a light cylinder
drag line. The grips are also very fine with
some light dings and scratches, a small chip
in the bottom edge (right panel), and crisp
checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2250 - 3500
BOTH SIDES
PICTURED
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