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LOT 1092
Documented Sherman, Texas Shipped
Factory Engraved Antique Etched
Panel Colt Model 1877 Lightning
Double Action Revolver with Pearl Grips and
Factory Letter - Serial no. 56933, 38 Long Colt
cal., 4 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. The
accompanying factory letter states that this highly sought after Model 1877 Lightning revolver was shipped to
Roberts, Hardwick & Taylor of Sherman, Texas on August 30, 1886 and confirms the 4 1/2 inch barrel in .38 caliber, nickel plating, pearl
stocks, and factory engraving. This was a single gun shipment. Per noted Colt historian and author R.L. Wilson, Colt engraved approximately
250 Model 1877s chambered in .38 LC. This is certainly a rare work of steel canvas art. It is not hard to imagine
this revolver carried at the hip of a wealthy Texan. The engraving is consistent with the work of the famed
Cuno Helfricht shop. The revolver is decorated with floral scroll engraving on punch dot background along with
zig-zag line borders and flourishes. A fan pattern is engraved on the recoil shield, loading gate, and back strap
shoulders. An entwining line and dot motif is engraved on the underside of the ejector rod
housing. The barrel carries the desirable acid etched caliber designation “COLT
D.A. 38” on the left side and is stamped with the standard two-line
Colt Hartford address on top. The left side of the frame has the three-
line patent date marking. Matching serial numbers are on the frame,
trigger guard, back strap, and cylinder (“933”).
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% original nickel finish with gray
patina on the back strap. The acid etched panel is faint. The engraving is crisp. The
grips are excellent with attractive fiery colors. Mechanically fine. A Texas shipped,
antique factory engraved Colt Model 1877 DA revolver that will bring added
dimension to any frontier or firearms art collection.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 9,500 - 15,000
LOT 1093
Attractive Bronze Sculpture of Legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer by Robert Summers - Created by Texas artist Robert Summers, this
wonderful bronze sculpture is titled “I’m Frank Hamer”, representing the legendary Texas Ranger and lawman Frank Hamer, who is probably most
remembered for leading the posse that brought about the demise of the gangsters Bonnie and Clyde. On the front of the bronze base is the
title of the piece, the artist’s signature, and a very faint 1979 copyright date. The back of the base features a sculpted Texas Rangers badge,
the Bonnie and Clyde car, and “9/31” signifying its place in a limited production run of 31 pieces. The sculpture itself shows Hamer in full
Texas Ranger attire, including gunbelt, leaning against his saddled horse. The bronze is mounted on a hardwood base that has a turntable
mounted on the bottom for rotating the display. The hardwood base measures approximately 9 3/4 inches x 16 inches at the widest, and
the sculpture and base stand approximately 12 1/2 inches tall. Also included is a fourth
edition copy of the book “I’m Frank Hamer: The Life of a Texas Peace Officer”
by Frost and Jenkins.
CONDITION: Very fine, the bronze showing an attractively aged patina overall with minimal
handling evidence and crisp detail in the sculpting. The base is also very fine with a few light
handling/storage marks. The book is excellent with very minimal handling evidence.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000