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LOT 3177
Fine and Desirable Documented
San Francisco Shipped Antique
Acid Etched Panel Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action
Army Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial no. 83422, 44-40 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut
grips. The included factory letter states this revolver was shipped on November 17, 1882, to N. Curry & Brothers of
San Francisco, California, in .44-40 caliber and nickel finish, with barrel length and type of stocks not listed, a common
indication of a 7 1/2 inch barrel and walnut grip, which were standard for the period. This shipment was for 10 guns. The
.44-40 WCF Single Action Army has found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker collectors. When introduced in 1877, the .44-40 WCF Single Action
Army was intended to be used in conjunction with the another legendary Western icon, the Winchester Model 1873 Rifle, which used the same cartridge.
“The .44-40 WCF was added to the list of Colt calibers for use with the popular Winchester rifle of the same caliber,” wrote Colt author David Brown. “This
combination of a rifle and a six shooter using the same cartridge made it possible for their user to buy only one kind of ammunition,
and he could carry ‘fodder’ for both guns in the same cartridge belt.” The left
side of the barrel has the highly desirable “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”
in an acid etched panel. Around 1890, this highly desirable acid etched
panel was replaced with a roll stamped marking. The barrel has the correct
“44” caliber designation stamped in small font on the underside. The top
of the barrel is stamped with the one-line Hartford address. The left side of
the frame has the three-line patent date markings. “44 CF” stamped on the
left side of the trigger guard. Matching visible serial numbers on the frame,
trigger guard, and butt, with assembly number “1762” on the loading gate.
CONDITION: Fine, exhibiting hints of western character with a very fresh natural appearance, retains 75% original nickel plating with smooth gray
patina and some brown surface freckling on the balance. Nearly all of the acid etched panel remains. Grip is very fine, retains most of the original
glossy varnish finish, with tight fitment, some light dents and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. A very desirable documented
San Francisco shipped nickel plated acid etched panel black powder Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army revolver.
Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection.
Estimate: 7,000 - 12,000
LOT 3176
Attractive New York Engraved E.
Remington & Sons Model 1888 Transitional
Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 133, 44-40 WCF
cal., 5 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Reportedly, less than 1,000 Model 1888 Single Action
Army Revolvers were manufactured c. 1888-1889, per “Flayderman’s Guide” (9th Edition, 5E-055.5), with this
attractive example featuring exquisite engraving in the style of Louis D. Nimschke, who is known to have been
tasked with engraving firearms for Remington and other leading firearms companies for exhibitions, as well as important
presentations such as the factory engraved Remington New Model Army revolvers that were presented to Ulysses S. Grant and previously sold by Rock
Island Auction Co. for $5.17 million in May of 2022. The extent of the engraving suggests this revolver was possibly selected for engraving as a factory
exhibition piece to help promote Remington’s revolvers. The Model 1888 was the successor to the Model 1875, and was intended to be the competitor to
the Colt Single Action Army. Hartley & Graham assumed control of Remington Arms Company in 1888, and it is likely that these revolvers were specifically made
for Hartley & Graham with parts on hand at the factory. Hartley & Graham referred to these revolvers as the “New Model Pocket Army.” Today, this model is one of the most sought after
of all of the Remington produced handguns. The engraving on this revolver consists of Nimschke type floral scroll patterns on beaded backgrounds, with clamshell motifs on the loading gate and recoil
shield, “Nimschke stars” on the left of the frame and by the ejector on the right of the frame. The barrel has “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A.” marked on top in an engraved border reading from the
muzzle towards the breech. “44” marked on the left side of the trigger guard. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the frame under the grip, with matching numbers on the interiors of the grip
panels. It has a blade front sight and frame notch rear sight.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% retailer nickel finish, with some light holster type wear showing smooth brown patina and a few patches of minor surface pitting, a light cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving overall. Grips are
very good as re-oiled, with dings and scratches, a small chip in the bottom inner edge of the right panel, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. This attractive engraved Remington Model 1888 Single Action Army revolver is
worthy of any fine American firearms collection!
Provenance: The Howard “Skip” Quade Collection.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
LOT 3178
Fine 1882 Dated Liberty Head Ten Dollar Gold Coin - Manufactured in Philadelphia in 1882, measuring about 1 inch in diameter with a reeded
edge. The obverse features Liberty’s head surrounded by thirteen stars over “1882”, the reverse marked “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/TEN D.”
around an American eagle and banner reading “IN GOD WE TRUST”.
CONDITION: Very fine, showing some light scratching and wear.
Provenance: The Fred Sweeney Collection; The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,250