RARE CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL BELT DA REVOLVER FROM THE RENOWNED KARL MOLDENHAUER COLLECTION.

SN 117. Cal. 36. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, nickel silver half moon front sight and 3-line address that is very lightly struck on bottom line not showing “NEW MODEL” at all. Mounted with smooth 2-pc certifiable antique ivory grips. Butt strap is marked in white ink “KM 216” which is the inventory number from the renowned Karl Moldenhauer Collection sold by the Richard Bourne Auction Co. in 1980. This revolver is listed as item #142 in the hardbound publication of that auction and is identified by SN and full description as written by renowned collector/dealer, Eric Vaule. Revolver is full factory engraved, probably by the master himself, L.D. Nimschke, in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with an unusual shaded diamond panel on each side of the frame. The bbl is fully engraved on seven of the eight flats in a variety of patterns and the rammer web is also engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and snake & dot patterns. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns and edges of top strap with snake & dot patterns. Top of back strap is engraved with a fine fan pattern. Back strap is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns with snake & dot patterns on butt strap. Trigger bow is engraved in geometric patterns and a hunter star. Sides of the hammer spur are also engraved. Cylinder is also fully engraved in a variety of patterns. This is one of the more elaborately engraved Remingtons known and likely was an exhibition piece. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an angle spout Remington flask, a 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a brass & steel cleaning rod and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. It would be very difficult to improve on this revolver. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our“Ivory Position Statement”and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% crisp orig nickel with a few minor pimples on the bbl and left frame gullet; cyl retains about 96-97% strong orig nickel with one small area of thinning & losses; front face of cyl is gray metal. Grips have fine age lines in the right side, otherwise they are sound and show a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a crack and a couple of grain checks in the lid, otherwise is sound with nicks, scratches & dings and retains about 90% orig varnish; interior is heavily faded with moderate soil; case partitions are solid; flask is fine and shows about 75% orig finish; mold is gray metal patina; cleaning rod has a dark brown brass handle; cap tin is fine. 4-56536 JR157 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1094

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1094	$23,000.00	RARE CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL BELT DA REVOLVER FROM THE RENOWNED KARL MOLDENHAUER COLLECTION. SN 117. Cal. 36. Nickel finish with 6-1/2″ oct bbl, nickel silver half moon front sight and 3-line address that is very lightly struck on bottom line not showing “NEW MODEL” at all. Mounted with smooth 2-pc certifiable antique ivory grips. Butt strap is marked in white ink “KM 216” which is the inventory number from the renowned Karl Moldenhauer Collection sold by the Richard Bourne Auction Co. in 1980. This revolver is listed as item #142 in the hardbound publication of that auction and is identified by SN and full description as written by renowned collector/dealer, Eric Vaule. Revolver is full factory engraved, probably by the master himself, L.D. Nimschke, in flowing foliate arabesque patterns with an unusual shaded diamond panel on each side of the frame. The bbl is fully engraved on seven of the eight flats in a variety of patterns and the rammer web is also engraved with foliate arabesque patterns and snake & dot patterns. Top strap is engraved in feather patterns and edges of top strap with snake & dot patterns. Top of back strap is engraved with a fine fan pattern. Back strap is engraved in matching foliate arabesque patterns with snake & dot patterns on butt strap. Trigger bow is engraved in geometric patterns and a hunter star. Sides of the hammer spur are also engraved. Cylinder is also fully engraved in a variety of patterns. This is one of the more elaborately engraved Remingtons known and likely was an exhibition piece. Accompanied by an orig, burgundy velvet lined mahogany casing, compartmented in the bottom for the revolver, an angle spout Remington flask, a 2-cavity bullet & ball mold with sprue cutter, a brass & steel cleaning rod and a lacquered tin of Eley’s caps. It would be very difficult to improve on this revolver. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our“Ivory Position Statement”and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 96-98% crisp orig nickel with a few minor pimples on the bbl and left frame gullet; cyl retains about 96-97% strong orig nickel with one small area of thinning & losses; front face of cyl is gray metal. Grips have fine age lines in the right side, otherwise they are sound and show a fine ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Case has a crack and a couple of grain checks in the lid, otherwise is sound with nicks, scratches & dings and retains about 90% orig varnish; interior is heavily faded with moderate soil; case partitions are solid; flask is fine and shows about 75% orig finish; mold is gray metal patina; cleaning rod has a dark brown brass handle; cap tin is fine. 4-56536 JR157 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 1094 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE CASED & FACTORY ENGRAVED REMINGTON NEW MODEL BELT DA REVOLVER FROM THE RENOWNED KARL MOLDENHAUER COLLECTION.