*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT ARMY SPECIAL DA REVOLVER.

Revised: 9/12/2011

CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 335589

*RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT ARMY SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 335589. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Mounted with 2-pc silver Colt medallion smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in about “A” coverage of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Left side of frame below the cyl opening is engraved in a wavy zig zag & foliate pattern. Top & heel of back strap and butt strap are engraved in geometric patterns. Top strap of frame is stamped with large dots. Bbl boss of frame on each side is engraved in a starburst pattern with matching patterns at front edges of lands between the flutes of cylinder. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over each side of bbl. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 38 with 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and factory engraved, shipped to Norvell Shapley Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on July 15, 1912 in a 25-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 1-page letter from noted Colt authority, author & researcher, R.L. Wilson, which verifies some of the above information and additionally states that it was engraved by the company’s engraving shop and that it was entered into the production book on Jan. 16, 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90-95% strong orig factory blue with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42098 JR94 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1174	$3,450.00	Revised: 9/12/2011 CORRECTION: Correct Serial number is 335589 RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT ARMY SPECIAL DA REVOLVER. SN 335589. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue finish with 4-1/2″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Mounted with 2-pc silver Colt medallion smooth ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in about “A” coverage of foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Left side of frame below the cyl opening is engraved in a wavy zig zag & foliate pattern. Top & heel of back strap and butt strap are engraved in geometric patterns. Top strap of frame is stamped with large dots. Bbl boss of frame on each side is engraved in a starburst pattern with matching patterns at front edges of lands between the flutes of cylinder. Foliate arabesque patterns extend over each side of bbl. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 38 with 4-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and factory engraved, shipped to Norvell Shapley Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on July 15, 1912 in a 25-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 1-page letter from noted Colt authority, author & researcher, R.L. Wilson, which verifies some of the above information and additionally states that it was engraved by the company’s engraving shop and that it was entered into the production book on Jan. 16, 1912. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains about 90-95% strong orig factory blue with muzzle & sharp edge wear. Front & back straps are a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42098 JR94 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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