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LOT 75
Nickel Plated Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Relief Carved Eagle and Snake Ivory
Grip and Factory Letter - Serial no. 174836, 38-40 WCF cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, carved ivory grips. The
accompanying factory letter states this revolver was shipped in a single gun shipment on March 8, 1898, to Simmons
Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri, the gateway to the West, in .38-40 caliber with a 4 3/4 inch barrel, nickel finish,
hard rubber stocks. This revolver is fitted with an attractive period ivory grip with a relief carved eagle and snake on the
right side. Considered to be the third most popular caliber in terms of sales in the Single Action Army revolvers, 38,240
standard frame Single Action Army revolvers reportedly manufactured in .38-40 WCF, per page 150 of “The .36 Calibers of
the Colt Single Action Army” by David Brown. Features the two-line Hartford address on top of the barrel, and “38 W.C.F”
caliber designation on the left side, with a blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight. The left side of the frame
carries the two-line patent date markings followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Matching visible serial numbers on the
bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and butt, with assembly number “152” marked on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Fine, with hints of charming frontier patina, retains 60% original nickel plated finish with some smooth gray
patina and brown freckling on the balance, and defined markings. Grip is also fine, with attractive natural patina and
grain, some age lines, minor handling marks, and distinct carving. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 74
Inscribed Early Production Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine with Henry Patent
Barrel Address Marking - Serial no. 17760, 44 RF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. This
carbine was manufactured in 1868. The matching serial number is on the left side of the lower tang concealed by the
buttstock and on the buttstock under the upper tang. The former marking is preceded by a “CO” marking and a “o A”
marking is on the lower tang ahead of the lever latch. The barrel has the desirable two
line Henry patent and King’s improvement marking. The
top of the action is inscribed with “L.C.G.” in script.
It has the standard early style barrel band blade
front and folding rear sights, saddle ring and stud
on the left, and smooth forearm and stock with
a rifle style buttplate with an outwardly opening
cover door for the cleaning rod compartment (rod
not included). Unlike a rifle buttstock, it does not have
a sling swivel which is correct for a carbine.
CONDITION: Very good as partially refinished. The steel surfaces have primarily an
artificial mottled brown patina with overall light pitting and scattered spotting
throughout. Faint barrel markings. There are some copper-brown tones on the lever
and barrel bands. The brass has an attractive aged patina. The revarnished wood is also
very good with moderate overall handling wear including some pressure marks and
scrapes. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 9,500 - 14,000
LOT 76
Rare Krasne & McVay, Tulsa, Oklahoma Marked “Mexican Loop” Holster and Cartridge/Money
Belt - Manufactured in the late 19th or early 20th century by Krasne & McVay of Tulsa, Oklahoma, who were
known saddle makers at the time. After the Civil War, Tulsa became a railroad hub and livestock trading
center, leading to other businesses such as saddlers planting their roots in the town. The holster itself
shows a fairly utilitarian form, having minimal ornamentation apart from some German silver plated, brass
tack decoration near the throat and on the retention loop for the body, where the maker’s mark is stamped
in an oval. The interior of the body is lined with soft buckskin. The holster is configured for a right-handed
shooter and appears it will accommodate a Single Action Army revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel. Included
with the holster is an attractive cartridge/money belt that has no maker’s mark. The belt is constructed of
primarily pigskin, which is not often seen, with a single row of .44/.45 caliber sized cartridge loops, a money
pocket opening near the buckle, rectangular nickeled buckle, and “95/44C” marked on the buckle billet. The
belt is 2 7/8 inches wide and measures approximately 41 3/8 inches long including the billet.
CONDITION: The holster and belt are both fine, showing some mild wear and, some light age-related
cracking, and tight stitching overall. There is some moderate wear and tearing on the buckskin lining of the
holster. A very rare, Tulsa, Oklahoma maker’s marked holster rig!
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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