GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1871 OPEN TOP REVOLVER WITH CARVED IVORY GRIPS. COLT 1871 OPEN TOP 3655 44 CAL IVORY Cal. 44 RF. Beautiful and pleasing early cowboy era Rimfire Colt gun appears all original and authentic with well preserved markings including engraving and beautifully patinaed carved Mexican eagle grips. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Iron overall gray with dark highlights in engraving, scattered small blemishes including muzzle wear from holster and light pitting especially at cylinder face and bbl taper. Gun appears all original to time of use with exception of several replaced screws. Matching SNs are found on bbl, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Wedge appears original with matching patina, though not numbered. "Certifiable antique elephant ivory" grips are well fit with slight gap and old spacers at top and appear original to time of use of gun. 49973-154 JS (8,000-12,000)