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LOT 99
Colt Sheriff’s Model
1877 Lightning
Double Action
Revolver with Etched
Barrel Panel and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 50898, 38 Long Colt cal., 4 1/2 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, checkered rosewood grips. This is a solid
representative example of Colt Sheriff’s Model 1877 DA revolver
most commonly referred to as the Lightning. Accompanied by a
factory letter confirming its configuration of: .38 Colt, nickel finish,
the stocks were not listed. The letter further states that this revolver has shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York, New York on October 24, 1884 in a shipment of 25 revolvers. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co/ HARTFORD CT. U.S.A” , the left side is marked “COLT D.A. 38” in an etched panel. The left side of the frame is marked with the three line, three patent date marking and the left rear of the trigger guard is marked “38 CAL”. The complete matching serial number is marked on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with a partial serial number “898” on the rear face of the cylinder. The assembly number “219” is marked on the rear of the loading gate. Blade front sight with rear notch sight. Nickel finish with fire blue trigger and hammer of which the sides are polished bright. The grips are checkered rosewood. CONDITION: Fine with 85% original nickel finish remaining on the barrel
showing slight flaking around the muzzle with small patches of
spotting down the length. The cylinder retains 80% original nickel plated finish with small patch of spotting and some very minor pin prick pitting. 90% original nickel finish remains on the frame exhibiting spotting and
minor flaking on the high edges. The worn replacement grips are very good with a few slight age cracks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 3,750
LOT 98
Scarce Documented “2 Inch” Barreled Colt 1877 Double Action Thunderer Sheriff’s Model Revolver with Etched Barrel Panel and Factory Letter - Serial no. 33980, 41 Long Colt cal., 2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. This is a very fine example of a very scarce short “2 inch” barreled Colt Model 1877 DA Sheriff’s model revolver. This rare revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter dated April 1980 that verifies the exact configuration of this pistol (short 2 inch barrel with nickel finish and rubber grips) and that it was shipped to Hartley & Graham May 23, 1882 in a lot of 25 revolvers. The top of the barrel is marked with: “COLT” and the left side has the standard etched panel marked “COLT D.A. 41”. The left side of the frame has the standard Colt three line/three patent dates, and the rear upper left edge of the trigger guard is marked “41 CAL”. It is fitted with the checkered Colt hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt logo on the top. It has matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the “442” assembly number on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 60% of the untouched original nickel plated finish overall with wear and flaking on the side of the frame, the muzzle and front edges of the cylinder. The grips are fine with distinct checkering showing wear on the sides. Mechanically excellent. A very fine, scarce, documented 2 inch Colt 1877 DA Thunderer Sheriff model revolver.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 100
Rare Tooled Leather “Mexican Loop” Holster and Boise Saddlery Co. Marked Cartridge/Money Belt for a Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Likely manufactured towards the end of the 19th century, this is a very attractive holster rig for a 4 3/4 inch barreled Colt Single Action Army revolver. The belt is marked for the Boise Saddlery Co. and is the only known piece of gunleather bearing such a marking, making it incredibly scarce, even among the already small crown of Idaho marked gunleather. The holster has light border tooling on the body, two retention loops, a recurved throat, and an open toe. The belt is marked “BOISE SADDLERY/CO/ BOISE CITY.I.” on the billet retainer loop. The belt itself is 3 5/8 inches wide and approximately 43 1/4 inches long including the billet, with a single row of cartridge loops for .44 or .45 caliber cartridges and a money pocket opening near the buckle. A strip of welting was added along the lower edge/seam of the belt during the period of use. CONDITION: Very good, the holster shows some moderate wear typical of period use and some light age cracking. The belt is also fine with moderate wear and some scattered spot of moderate age cracking, including on the billet which is fragile. A rare Boise Idaho made gunbelt with a period holster that would make a great addition to a Single Action Army or gunleather collection! Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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