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LOT 287
Very Desirable
Documented El Paso,
Texas Shipped “Fitz
Special” Colt New
Service Model Double
Action Revolver with
Pearl Grips, Factory
Letter, and Lawrence
Holster - Serial no.
349449, 45 Long Colt
cal., 2 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, pearl grips.
Manufactured in 1938,
this is a solid example of
a factory special order
“Fitz special” Colt New
Service Model revolver. The included factory letter
confirms the caliber, barrel length, and special order features
as “trigger guard and rod end cutaway and the hammer
filed off”, as well as stating it was furnished in square butt
configuration with a lanyard swivel (since removed). The
letter also states that the revolver was sold to E.C. Seale
Service in Prescott, Arizona and was shipped to Momsen-
Dunnegan-Ryan Co. in El Paso, Texas on 9 November
1938. These “Fitz specials” were one of the most desirable
purpose-built defensive carry sidearms of the first half of
the 20th century. The left side of the barrel is marked “45
COLT” and the serial number is marked on the frame and
crane. It has a blade front sight fitted on the 2 inch barrel
and a frame-top groove rear sight. The front portion of the
trigger guard is cut away and the bottom of the frame is
contoured. The hammer has been filed off (bobbed). The factory lanyard swivel hole on the butt has been filled.
Includes a unique Lawrence leather holster and a pair of checkered walnut grips.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 85% plus of the refinished nickel plating with some scattered patches of light flaking.
The period replacement grips are very fine with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The
holster is excellent and the extra grips are fine.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 289
Outstanding Nickel Finished Colt
Army Special Double Action Revolver
with Relief Carved Steer Pearl Grips, Box, and
Factory Letter - Serial no. 468207, 38 Special cal., 6
inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. The accompanying
factory letter states the revolver was shipped on May 10, 1922
and delivered to Gus Habich Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a
6 inch barrel in .38 caliber, nickel finish, and type of stocks not
listed. The revolver wears a set of pearl grips decorated with
a relief carved steer head on the right panel. The original hard
rubber grips numbered to the gun are included. The revolver
has standing markings and sights. The period correct box is
unnumbered and features an end label for a .38 caliber Army
Special revolver and a faint nickel finish label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% plus extensively polished original nickel finish with a light cylinder drag line
and a few handling marks. The replacement oversized grips are very fine with highly attractive fiery colors and
crisp craving. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 288
Colt New Service Model Double Action Revolver in
.44-40 W.C.F. with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter - Serial
no. 330519, 44-40 WCF cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1936, this is an attractive
example of Colt’s New Service Model revolver in the desirable .44-40
W.C.F. caliber, which has long been associated with America’s western
frontier. Even after the days of the “Wild West”, revolvers in .44-40
remained highly prized due to the ability to pair them with a Winchester
Model 1892 in the same caliber and carry only one type of ammunition. The
included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed)
as well as sale to Klein Sporting Goods Company in Chicago, Illinois and
shipment to Shapleigh Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri on 22 June 1936 as a single
gun shipment. The top of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address and patent dates,
while the model and caliber marking is on the left. There is a “VP” proof and “3” on the left near the trigger guard,
and the left of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt. It is fitted with a blade front sight, frame-top groove
rear sight, a pair of smooth pearl grips, and a lanyard swivel on the butt.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% plus of the period replated, factory quality nickel finish with some scattered
light handling marks. The grips are very fine with a few light chips near the tops and a few light handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 290
50-Count Colt New Service
Double Action/Single Action
Army Picture Box of .45 Long
Colt Cartridges by Winchester
Repeating Arms Co. - This is
a full 50-count box of .45 Long
Colt cartridges, with a lid label
featuring an image of Colt’s New
Service double action revolver,
the Winchester address, and that
the cartridges are for both Colt’s
Double Action and Single Action
Army revolvers. The side labels
feature Winchester’s guarantee and
trademark. It is primarily made of plain card stock with green labeling and black text. The cartridges inside have
“W.R.A. Co./.45 COLT” headstamps.
CONDITION: Box is very fine with some general light aging and storage related wear, defined text and imagery
on the labels, one separated corner on the lid, and opened seals. Cartridges are very fine. This rare full 50-count
picture box of .45 Long Colt cartridges would make a fine accessory to accompany a Colt New Service or Single
Action Army revolver!
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800