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Documented, Attractive San Antonio Texas Shipped Cuno Helfricht Master Factory Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Steer Head Pearl Grips and Factory Letter - Serial no. 332217, 45 Long Colt cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. This fantastic work of Colt factory artistry is the embodiment of early 20th century American fine art by famed Colt Master Engraver
Cuno Helfricht. Helfricht was Colt’s longest tenured in house master engraver who had literal hands on experience with the transition from percussion to cartridge revolvers and eventually automatic pistols. It is safe to say that no other engraver knew the lines of the 19th century’s most iconic firearm: the Colt 1873 Single Action Army better than Helfricht, and it is with great pride and pleasure we present this virtually flawless example executed by his own hand. During his tenure with Colt, Helfricht saw the transition from percussion to cartridge firearms and a rapidly growing market for engraved firearms. At the height
of the firearm engraving fad, Helfricht oversaw a shop of six engravers. By the turn of the century, experts believe that Helfricht did most of the work himself with the help from one to two assistants. Helfricht’s successor’s included famed Colt engravers Wilbur Glahn and William Gough.
