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The lion’s share of the display was donated and/or sold by Dr. Gerald Klaz. Tiffany marked each piece they
made on special order. The grip and frame housing on this example has the Tiffany & Co. sterling silver
marking just behind the trigger guard. The grip is extensively embossed and engraved with Civil War battle
scenes on both sides, a fasces and laurel on the back strap, some floral motifs scattered throughout, and
an “HB” monogram engraved on the butt. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the standard one-line
address and the matching serial number is visible on the rear face of the cylinder and the bottom of the
barrel latch. It is fitted with a blade front sight a notch rear sight on top of the cylinder catch.
CONDITION: Very fine, the revolver retains 40% of the original blue finish with the balance mostly an
attractive, untouched brown patina. The Tiffany & Co. grip/frame silver is excellent showing an attractive,
lightly aged patina overall with the engraving and etching remaining exceptionally crisp. Mechanically
excellent. These Tiffany & Co. embellished firearms are extremely scarce and are museum worthy pieces
that are capable of defining any collection of fine American arms!
Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000
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