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To escape communism, he illegally immigrated to the West where
he would eventually settle in Mainz and establish a shop which was frequented by American soldiers, local gunsmiths, and other engravers. During this time, he worked heavily on the guns owned by Americans stationed in Germany and Paul Jaeger rifles sent from the United States for embellishment. These revolvers feature near full coverage deep relief floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background. Surrounding this engraving is masterfully executed gold inlaid wire borders with swirls and intertwining lines. Both revolvers features a gold inlaid bison on the recoil shield, Native
American bust on the loading gate, and cowboy on a horse racing through a barren desert at the top of the back strap. The barrels are marked “P.JAEGER INC. JENKINTOWN PA” on the right side. Both revolvers are fitted with carved grips featuring a bison on the left and right panel respectively. Included with the revolvers is a Huey case French fit for both revolvers as well as two screwdrivers, an oiler, a cleaning rod, brush, and container. CONDITION: Near mint as elaborately custom embellished, retaining 99% plus professionally applied custom blue finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Grips are very fine with hairline age cracks, and lightly
softened carving. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with limited storage and handling marks. An extraordinary pair of Colt Sheriff’s Models! B) Colt Sheriff’s Model Revolver - Serial no. 0060SM, 45 Long Colt cal., 3 inch round bbl., blue finish, carved grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Near mint as elaborately custom embellished, retaining 99% plus professionally applied custom blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Grips are very fine with hairline age cracks, and lightly softened carving. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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