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LOT 3207
Documented Factory Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Tooled Holster - Serial no. 117084, 41 Long Colt cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured
in 1900, this is a fine example of a documented, factory engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer revolver. According to Colt historian R.L. Wilson, approximately 475
Model 1877 Thunderers were factory engraved per the factory records. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including the engraving (grips not listed) as well as sale to A.J. Anderson, who the consignor notes was located in Texas, and shipment to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis on 8 March 1900. The top of the barrel is marked with the
standard two-line address with “COLT D.A. 41” on the left in an engraved banner. The three-line patent dates and circled Rampant Colt are marked on the left of the frame. The matching serial
number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and rear face of the cylinder
(“084”), and the assembly number “45” is marked inside the loading gate. It is fitted with a blade front sight, frame top groove rear sight, and a pair of smooth grips. Includes a floral pattern tooled leather holster.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% of the original nickel finish with some mild flaking scattered throughout showing a grey or brown patina, mostly around the engraving and markings, and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The slightly shrunken grips are very fine with a few hairline age cracks around the screw, some light handling marks, and an attractively aged tone.
Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with moderate wear. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3208
Documented Antique Factory Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter - Serial no. 66075, 41 Long Colt cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1888, this is a documented example of a factory engraved Model 1877 “Thunderer” revolver. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration including the factory engraving (grips not listed), as well as shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on 19 June 1888 in a six gun shipment. The engraving consists of primarily floral scroll with some zig-zag line accents and fan motifs on the recoil shield and loading gate. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address, while the left has a very faint etched panel with engraved border. The three-line patent date marking is on the left of the frame and an “A” is marked on the left rear of the trigger guard. It is fitted with a blade front sight, frame top groove rear sight, and a pair of smooth pearl grips.
CONDITION: Very good, retains traces of the original blue finish in sheltered areas with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina, some scattered patches of light surface pitting, and the majority of the engraving remaining crisp. The oversize period replacement grips are fair with some scattered minor chipping and cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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