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The factory gold and silver plated finish is
another rare special order feature. The factory
engraving, two-tone finish, and relief carved
stocks make for an extremely rare combination
of features for a piece of Colt artistry that is
high prized by collectors. It also features a blade
front sight, the one-line Colt Hartford barrel
address, “32 W.C.F.” in a banner on the left at
the breech, the two-line patent date markings
in a panel followed by the encircled Rampant
Colt trademark on the left side of the frame,
the triangular “VP” proof and “6” on the left side
of the trigger guard, assembly number “355”
on the loading gate, and matching full serial
numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and butt.
The factory engraving, silver and gold plated
finishes, steer carved on the right ivory grip,
combined with it’s exceptional condition places
this jaw dropping Single Action Army among
the most elite of all collectible Colts.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel
and frame retain 98% attractive age darkened
original silver plating. 40% original silver plating
remains on the trigger guard. The cylinder
retains original gold finish in the protected
areas, with nearly of the exposed original silver
plating remaining. 75% of the exposed original
silver plating remains on the hammer and
backstrap. The grips are excellent with attractive
color and grain, some minor handling marks,
and a crisp relief carved steer head on the right.
Mechanically excellent. As a factory master
engraved Cuno Helfricht masterpiece, this
silver and gold plated, relief carved steer head
grip Peacemaker is well deserving of the finest
Single Action Army or firearms art collection. It
is a true rarity that showcases the height of Colt
artistry from the early 20th century.
Provenance: The R.E. Hable Collection;
The Nick Shannon Collection.
Estimate: 110,000 - 180,000