GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CUSTOM ENGRAVED FOR SHERIFF PHIL HARRIS OF EMORY, TEXAS WITH FACTORY LETTER.COLTSAA28045744/40MODERN; C&RCal. 44/40. This gun is accompanied by copy of factory letter showing gun was shipped to El Paso, Texas in June of 1906 with 4-3/4" bbl. Also accompanying is letter from Master Engraver David Wade Harris of Jacksonville, Texas stating he engraved this gun for Sheriff Phil Harris in the 1980's and added carved mother-of-pearl grips. Obviously, Sheriff Harris carried this gun as there is light muzzle wear, but engraving is still strong and gold plating on trigger and hammer still discerned. CONDITION: Fine as refinished and engraved by D. W. Harris in the 1980's. Mechanically fine with crisp well discerned bore. 52247-1 JS (4,000-6,000)