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LOT 662
Cased John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved
and Gold inlaid Colt Lawman Series Wyatt Earp Single Action Army Revolver with Stock
- Serial no. 477WYE, 45 Long Colt cal., 16 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in
1970 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver John Adams
Jr. The revolver displays “C” grade Cuno Helfricht style floral and wavy
zig-zag line with punch dot engraving and a white gold inlaid band
on the barrel at the frame and at the rear of cylinder. The triggerguard under the grip bears John
Adams Jr. “intertwined JA” initials. Included with the revolver is an Adams & Adams Engravers letter
confirming the caliber, barrel length, engraving with white gold bands, and finish when completed in December, 2018 as well as a Colt Lawman Series case, and skeleton buttstock.
CONDITION: Excellent as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Stock is excellent with limited handling marks.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 663
Cased Colt Second Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army Revolver with Miniature Buntline Revolver - Serial no.
54137SA, 45 Long Colt cal., 12 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1970. Fixed blade front and frame
notch rear sights. Standard markings and matching serial numbers on the frame, triggerguard, back strap, and both grip panels. Cylinder numbered “353”. Includes
a hardwood case fitted to the gun and the included miniature non-firing flattop Buntline
special revolver numbered “136” with a reproduction Colt trade label.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with a couple light handling marks, a circular patch of faded case colors on the frame, and crisp grip checkering. Miniature is also excellent. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
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LOT 664
John Adams Jr.
Signed Master
Engraved Colt New
Navy Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter and Adams Custom Engraving Letter - Serial no. 280892,
38 Colt cal., 3 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. The included factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in .38 Colt with a 3 inch barrel, blue finish and grips not listed when shipped to Pacific Hardware & Steel Company in San Francisco, California, on July 31, 1907, in a shipment of two guns. The revolver has subsequently been given “C” coverage Cuno Helfricht style engraving by Master Engraver John Adams Jr. The revolver
is signed “J ADAMS” with Jr.’s signature
“intertwining JA”. The included Adams & Adams Engravers letter confirms the caliber and barrel length as well as the engraving and charcoal blue finish when
completed in July, 2013.
CONDITION: Very fine as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Grips are very fine with some worn spots and a series of dings on the left side. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 665
Cased John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Colt “Tears Of Gettysburg” Style Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver with Accessories - Serial no. 40268, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened/silver finish, checkered grips. Heavily inspired by the “Tears Of Gettysburg” 1861 Colt revolver which
Rock Island had the honor of selling in 2007, this revolver features a band of wavy line engraving at the muzzle from which there is a small offshoot of floral scroll and punch dot engraving. A beautiful spray
of floral scroll with four mythical beast
heads interlaced amongst it surrounds the hand cut barrel marking. The frame is engraved in a similar motif
with five more interlaced beasts. The floral scroll continues to work its way down the back strap where it curls
around onto the butt of the revolver. The triggerguard is flanked by wavy lines and more floral scroll. A wolf’s
head is engraved on either side of the hammer. All of the beasts depicted on the revolver are shown shedding a
single tear in reference to the above revolver. The cylinder displays a wavy line and punch dot motif with floral
scroll behind the naval scene. The piece is signed by Adams Jr. with a stylized “A” on the loading lever latch.
The included Adams & Adams Engravers letter confirms the caliber, barrel length, engraving, grip material and
checkering, and finish when completed on October 11, 2011, as well as a Colt hardwood case containing two
powder flasks, three cap tins, eight lead balls, and a Colt’s Patent bullet mould.
CONDITION: Very fine as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 97% plus Doug Turnbull blue finish and 99% silver and case colors with limited handling marks, some light spotting on the right side of the barrel, an attractive patina on the silver and crisp engraving and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Accessories are excellent to fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500