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LOT 603
Cased, Engraved, and Silver Inlaid Uberti “Texas” Paterson Replica Percussion Revolver with Accessories - Serial no.
34, 36 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, pearl grips. Features fine floral scroll pattern engraving on the barrel and frame, with two silver inlaid bands bordering the German silver front sight post. The cylinder is engraved with a coach wagon scene and is also bordered with silver inlay. Fitted with smooth pearl grips. Includes an oiled walnut presentation case with Colt marked cap tin, brass powder flask, cleaning rod, screwdriver, key, single cavity bullet mold, and a copy of “Paterson Colt Pistol Variations” by Phillips and Wilson in the bottom case drawer.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99%
plus of the blue and casehardened finishes with minimal minor handling marks and traces of a cylinder drag line. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
LOT 604
Cased Howard Dove Signed
and Engraved United States
International Muzzle Loading
Team Colt Model 1862 Police Single
Action Percussion Revolver - Serial
no. U.S.I.M.L.T.-3, 36 cal., 5 1/2 inch
round bbl., French grey finish, walnut
grips. This modern reissue Model 1862
revolver was professionally embellished
by Master Engraver Howard Dove, who
signed the backstrap with “HM DOVE-
Colt ENGRI-82-220” under the grips.
Howard Dove was regarded as the
“Official Engraver” by the Colt Collectors
Association and is one of only two engravers
in modern times to work for both Colt and
Winchester at the same time. Standard markings and features, with 50% floral and scroll coverage with punch dot backgrounds and stamped with the U.S. International Muzzle Loading Team serial number. Founded in 1976, the USIMLT is a non-profit corporation that recruits the best muzzleloading shooters from across the nation to compete in the Muzzle Loading Associations International Confederation (MLAIC) World Championship Events. With Colt custom walnut display case and key.
LOT 606
Cased Engraved and Silver Banded America
Remembers Reproduction Colt Paterson
Improved Belt Model No. 2 Percussion
Revolver - Serial no. 26-100, 36 cal., 5 inch
octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
checkered grips. One of 100 manufactured. The
revolvers were researched and designed by
noted firearms historian and author Dennis Adler,
who wrote “Colt Blackpowder Reproductions &
Replicas and Metallic Cartridge Conversions.” Each
revolver was then customized by gunsmith R.L.
Millington, hand engraved and silver inlaid by
Conrad Anderson, fitted with grips made by Dan Chesiak, and given a polished Colt blue finish and case colors by Doug Turnbull Restorations Inc. With 1842 style wood display case made by Duncan Everhart, brass powder flask, bullet mold, disassembly tool, and two keys.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and casehardened finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Case is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm B. Troup, Captain, US Army, Retired Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 607
Attractive Cased Gold Damascene Embellished Italian Copy of a Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver - Serial no. 3832,
31 cal., 5 3/4 inch part
round bbl., blue/gold finish,
hardwood grips. Believed to
be manufactured in the 1950s,
this revolver was subsequently
masterfully embellished with
extensive gold Damascene
style inlays and gold finish that
covers nearly the entire surface.
Matching serial numbers are
visible on the frame, trigger
guard, loading lever, and back
strap. It is fitted with post
and hammer notch sights and a pair of smooth hardwood grips. Includes a hardwood case with blank brass escutcheon on the lid, powder flask, oiler, combination tool, dual cavity mold, and cap tin.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally embellished, retains 99% plus of the blue and gold finishes and appears to retain all of the gold inlays. The grip is also very fine with only the slightest handling marks and retains nearly all of the varnish. Mechanically excellent. The relined custom case is fine with a few minor age cracks and chips, mainly on edges/corners, and the accessories are very good overall.
Provenance: The Malcolm B. Troup, Captain, US Army, Retired Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 608
John Adams Sr. Signed and Master
Engraved Colt Walker Black Powder
Series Percussion Revolver with
Case and Accessories - Serial no. 3752,
44 cal., 9 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
smooth grips. Over 75% coverage
engraving including oak leaf scroll,
American eagle, and the Texas Ranger
logo. The inscription on the back strap
reads “CoL. JACK HAYS”, the man this
piece is honoring, and “No. 1” on the
butt. John Adams Sr.’s signature is found just ahead of the trigger guard. Includes a wood display case, powder flask, cap tin, nipple wrench, and bullet mold.
CONDITION: Very fine overall as master embellished by John Adams Sr., retaining 99%
nickel finish with only minor handing marks. Mechanically excellent. The case and
accessories are all excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 447
CONDITION: Excellent overall as master embellished by Howard Dove, with traces of original blue finish, but otherwise intentionally rubbed to French gray. Nearly all varnish retained on grips. Mechanically good. The case is fine.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 605
Colt Lawman Series Wild Bill Hickok
Single Action Army Revolver with Case
and Factory Letter - Serial no. 59WBH,
45 cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/nickel
finish, pearlite grips. Manufactured in 1969.
Standard markings and features. Included
factory letter indicates it was shipped to
Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons, Illinois,
on October 28, 1969. With commemorative case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finish with limited handling marks. Case is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250