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LOT 1153
Exquisite Cased Deluxe Engraved,
Gold and Silver Plated, U.S.
Historical Society Presidential
Edition Miniature Colt Single Action
Army Revolver with “Tiffany”
Type Patriotic Themed Grip - Serial
no. 19, 3 1/2 inch round bbl., silver/
gold finish, metal grips. This is one
of a reported 1,500 Colt Presidential
Edition miniatures authorized by the
Colt Custom Shop and manufactured
by Uberti in Italy for the U.S. Historical
Society, as a 47% scale miniature non-
firing replica of the legendary Colt
Single Action Army revolver. All of these
engraved Presidential Edition miniatures are made as a faithful copy of the full size serial number 114, which is reported to have been the first to
be engraved. It has been subsequently fitted with a silver and gold “Tiffany” type grip with patriotic designs. The high quality deluxe engraving
consists of floral scroll patterns on punch-dot backgrounds, with “Nimschke” stars and line and dot bordering. “114” on the barrel, bottom of the frame, and trigger
guard, with “19” on the front surface of the frame below the cylinder pin. Includes a fitted hardwood case with a Colt label on the interior of the lid, containing a
cartridge block with dummy ammunition, oiler, cleaning rod, “L” shaped tool, and key.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 99% plus of the original gold and silver finishes, only the slightest handling evidence, and crisp engraving and grip designs.
The action mechanically functions. Case is very fine.
Provenance: The Frank Brownell Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1154
Cased Miniature Colt London Flattop Target Model Single Action Army
Revolver with Elongated Grips - Serial no. M, 3 1/2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. This is an approximately 1/2 scale miniature non-firing
replica of a Colt London Flattop Target Model Single Action Army revolver. It
has been fitted with a set of checkered elongated grips professionally made
by Jim Corp. Top of barrel marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT.
USA DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON”, with “450 ELEY” on the left of the barrel,
small London type proofs, and letter “M” on bottom of the frame and trigger
guard. Includes a fitted hardwood case with a Colt label on the interior of
the lid, containing a cartridge block with .22 Short ammunition (does not
chamber in this non-firing miniature), and a cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 99% bright original niter blue finish and
vivid case colors on the hammer, with minimal handling evidence and crisp
grip checkering. The action mechanically functions. Case is very fine.
Provenance: The Frank Brownell Collection.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
LOT 1152
Highly Attractive Pair of Cattle Brand Engraved Uberti
Miniature Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with Carved
Ivory Grips and Holster Rig -A) Uberti Miniature Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 1464, 2 1/4 inch round bbl., gold finish, ivory
grips. Manufactured in the 1980s by Uberti and 47% scale, non-firing replicas of
the legendary Colt Single Action Army revolver, this stunning pair were subsequently
beautifully deluxe upgraded and engraved. The consignor notes that the revolvers were
engraved by Leo Ferguson, and they feature near full coverage cattle brand and scroll
engraving. It is also noted that the grips were carved by Dennis Holland, and they feature
longhorn skull on one side of the grip on each. The included tooled leather dual holster rig was
made by Tad Mizwa and bears his mark on the retention strap of each holster. The cartridge
loops of the holster include some miniature dummy rounds.
CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, with 99% plus of the gold finish, only the slightest
handling evidence, and the engraving and carving crisp. The action mechanically functions.
The holster rig is very fine with minimal handling evidence overall and the retention loops of
both holsters detached on one side. B) Uberti Miniature Single Action Army Revolver -
Serial no. 1535, 2 1/4 inch round bbl., gold finish, ivory grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, with 99% plus of the gold finish, only the slightest
handling evidence, and the engraving and carving crisp. The action mechanically functions.
Provenance: The Frank Brownell Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1155
Cased Silver Plated Engraved Uberti Miniature Single
Action Army Revolver with Carved Steer Head Ivory
Grip - Serial no. 1684, 2 5/8 inch round bbl., silver finish,
ivory grips. Manufactured c. 1980s by Uberti as a 47%
scale, non-firing miniature replica of the legendary Colt
Single Action Army revolver, this revolver is beautifully
engraved with fine floral scroll patterns, cross hatching
and dot panels, a clamshell motifs, and flower motifs on
either side of the frame. It is fitted with an attractive ivory
grip with a detailed relief carved steer head on the left. “A.
UBERTI ITALY” marked on the bottom of the barrel, with
the two-line patent dates on the left of the frame, “45 CAL”
on the left of the trigger guard. The A gun has matching
visible serial number “1684” on the frame, trigger guard,
and back strap. Includes a hardwood case with fitted felt
lined interior and cartridge block containing 18 dummy
cartridges, and an oiler.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 98% bright original
silver plated finish, with minimal handling evidence, light
cylinder drag lines, sharp engraving, and attractive grip
grain with a crisp steer head. The action mechanically
functions. Case is very fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750