GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
RARE EARLY NIMSCHKE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH DOUBLE MEXICAN EAGLE CARVED IVORY GRIPS IN A THREE QUARTER SKIRT MEXICAN LOOP HOLSTER MADE BY BURLESON CO. CARRIZO SPRINGS TEXAS. COLT SAA 32818 45 LC IVORY Cal. 45 LC. This 7-1/2" nickel plated Colt SAA was made in 1876 and has fine aesthetic appeal. Gun appears all original and complete with fine aesthetics for an early Western Colt that obviously saw plenty of service but was well cared for. The three quarter skirt Mexican single loop holster has a maker''s mark "Burleson Co. Maker''s Carrizo Springs, Texas" in an oval on the loop. The holster also has a leather concho under the loop. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. "Bill" Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Matching SN on frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder, last 4 digits of SN on bbl are not matching "3324". Revolver was engraved by Nimschke probably along with other SAA Revolvers. During the engraving process, bbls had to be removed. The switch likely took place at this time. Ejector housing and bbl retain about 1/2 their original nickel plating. Bbl has some moderate muzzle wear and wear to left side of bbl engraving. 1-line Hartford address is crisp. Frame, cylinder, backstrap and trigger guard have matching wear especially to left side, traces of nickel are found in protected areas of frame and cylinder. Grips are fairly well fit with considerable wear especially on right side where relief carving is much lower than other side. The "certifiable antique elephant ivory" grips have age patina and cracking. Mechanically gun is functional with discernible rifling in bore. Holster is in very good condition for its age circa 1870''s, stitching is in tact, bottom inside of holster at muzzle has a tear from the weight of the revolver. Maker''s cartouche is very clear and absolutely orig. Concho is also very good with two rawhide tails. 49973-155 JS (9,000-13,000)