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Desirable Framed Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. “Patches” Advertising Print - Produced in the mid to late 1920’s, from an
oil painting “Tex and His Horse, Patches” by Frank Schoonover, which depicts a western lawman on his horse, Colt Single Action Army revolver with ornate grip visible on his hip, amid desert scenery. “Frank E. Schoonover” signature and the date “’25” visible in lower right corner, with “Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co./Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.” markings in the lower middle. Mounted in a wooden frame measuring 38 1/2 inches x 25 3/8 inches. Being in a sealed frame, we are unable to determine if the print has been trimmed.
CONDITION: Very fine, the print itself shows distinct image and vibrant color with almost no wear or fading. The frame is also very fine with a few scattered minor handling/storage marks. A fantastic display piece to enhance your
gun room or office. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 104
Desirable Collins & Morrison, Omaha Nebraska “Mexican Loop” Colt Single Action Army Revolver Holster with Cartridge Belt - Brothers Gilbert H. and John S. Collins first set up their saddle and leather goods making and wholesaling business
in Omaha, Nebraska in 1864, but quickly
discovered that many of their goods were
more popular further west. From 1872 to 1876,
John served as the post trader at Fort Laramie,
expanding their business to Cheyenne in the
Wyoming Territory. In 1880, Gilbert died, leading John
to begin downsizing the business, selling the Cheyenne
shop in 1886. Not happy in his retirement, John decided to
open a shop in Omaha once again, this time in partnership with John Morrison. The business was purchased in 1890 by Alfred Cornish, who had also purchased the Cheyenne location, who continued to sell saddles and other items under the Collins name for many years. Bearing the Collins & Morrison maker’s mark, this holster and belt were made c. the late 1800s. The holster has lightly tooled borders and the maker’s mark on the front along with “45”. It is made to accommodate a Colt Single Action Army revolver with a 5 1/2 inch barrel and
is in “cross draw” configuration for a right handed shooter. The belt has a single row of cartridge loops that appear to be for .45 Long Colt cartridges and a nickeled buckle. The billet with the buckle is marked “45” while the opposite billet has the maker’s mark and “1”. It measures 3 inches wide and approximately 45 inches long including the billet.
CONDITION: Very good overall with mild wear, some scattered minor age-related cracking, and some minor edge scuffs. The buckle retains about half of the original nickel and all of the stitching appears to remain tight. This rare Collins & Morrison gunbelt rig would make an exceptional pairing with a frontier used Colt Single Action Army in your collection!
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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