GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
BEAUTIFUL JERRY HARPER ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.COLT3RD GEN SAAS58640A45 COLTMODERN; IVORYCal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with Cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates & Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with custom 1-pc ivory grip that has orig Colt silver medallions. Revolver is beautifully engraved by Jerry Harper in L.D. Nimschke patterns with extra flourishes with about B+ coverage. Scrolls are beautifully executed with a fine hand showing great skill. Mr. Harper''s signature is found on right side of front strap under the grip with his engraved initial under ejector housing & rear face of cyl. Accompanied by a 3-pg letter to consignor over the signature of Jim Alaimo, former superintendent of the Colt Custom Shop & now the proprietor of Nutmeg Sports, LLC. The letter relates the biography of Jerry Harper & this revolver. Mr. Alaimo states that he produced the grips in his own shop in Connecticut where he does ivory work for the Colt Custom Gun Shop utilizing certified pre-ban African elephant ivory. Accompanied a modern wood case. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine. Overall retains 99%+ fine custom nickel finish, appears to be new & unfired. "Certifiable pre-ban African elephant ivory" grip is equally new with a creamy ivory patina. Case is fine. 50062-68 JR134 (4,000-7,000)