September 20, 2018 Colt Firearms Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2018
The octagonal barrel is the most desirable of the Cloverleaf Models and serial No. 2021 not only features this sought-after configuration but is beautifully and elaborately engraved with nearly full coverage on barrel, frame and cylinder. Barrel retains no original finish, it has turned to gray patina but markings and engraving are crisp. Brass frame has faint traces of silver in protected areas and again engraving is crisp and sharp. Cylinder has strong traces of silver plating in flutes and in protected areas, while the hammer retains most of its darkened silver plating. Frame screws are blued. Ivory grips have lovely mellow age patina with one tight age crack extending upward on left grip. One of the most desirable Cloverleaf Colts.