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LOT 165
Factory Engraved Colt Officer’s Model Target Double Action Revolver - Serial no. 309672, 38 Special cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, antique ivory grips. This highly attractive revolver was manufactured in 1909 and features elaborate factory engraving consisting primarily of traditional American scroll engraving with beaded backgrounds along with crosshatch and dot panels, floral and star accents, and double line and wavy borders. The engraving covers nearly all of the frame aside from the knurled back strap and smooth front strap, and the engraving on the barrel includes flourishes at the muzzle and interlacing line patterns with accents ahead of the two-line address and patent marking. The “C” and Rampant Colt trademark on the left side of the frame is contained in an oval panel among the scrollwork. It is fitted with a pair of smooth special order grips with golden Colt medallions. A large “4” is marked inside the right panel. Some of the engraving patterns are essentially identical to patterns seen on sn. 313120 sold by Rock Island Auction Co. in December 2023. The revolver was factory documented as shipped to various dealers through the Loan Account a for use as a display piece. The current revolver actually features more extensive engraving. CONDITION: Fine with crisp engraving and markings, 60% plus original blue finish, some thinning on the barrel and grip straps, an empty screw hole at the top of the front strap below the rebound lever, and generally minor overall wear. The period replaced factory grips are also very good and have attractive natural aged tones, a couple of small chips at the lower edge of the left panel, and light handling wear. Mechanically functions although the cylinder does not always lock up.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 166
Documented Factory Engraved Colt Pocket Positive Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter - Serial no. 129238, 32
police cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, pearl grips.
The included factory letter confirms this revolver in .32
caliber with a 2 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, pearl grips, and
factory engraving when shipped to Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk &
Co. in St. Paul, Minnesota, on March 24, 1927. The company
was a hardware wholesaler around the turn of the century. The
revolver features scroll engraving with finely textured backgrounds. The model and caliber markings are contained in a panel among the scrolls on the left side of the barrel and the Rampant Colt trademark is in an oval formed by the scrolls on the left side of the frame. The pearl grips have silver Colt medallions.
CONDITION: Very fine with crisp engraving, 85% plus original blue finish, minor handling and storage wear, and light drag lines. The grips are fine aside from chips at the toe and have attractive natural colors and light handling wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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