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CONDITION: Mint, unfired and fresh as the day it was delivered, this extraordinary presentation Colt revolver retains 99% original bright high polish blue finish with absolutely crisp engraving and inscription, minor casting flaw in the gripstrap, and 99% vibrant original case colors on the loading lever and hammer. The grips are excellent plus. Mechanically untested due to the untouched nature of this extraordinary revolver. The case is extremely fine with some minor warping and minor separation
at one of the corners of the lid, with a few light handling marks. The accessories are excellent plus. One of the precious few elites in the pantheon of fine and historic arms collecting. Rock Island Auction Company proudly offers “The McClatchie Root”.
Provenance: McClatchie family descendants, Wallace Beinfeld Collection, Richard Ellis, The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection, Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 250,000 - 375,000
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