GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
VERY RARE COLT SHERIFF''S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER W/3" BARREL. COLT SAA 154062 45 L COLT Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with rare 3" bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt/eagle hard rubber grips that have what appears to be a brand scratched inside each grip. Although grips are unnumbered, they fit extremely well and appear to be correct for this revolver. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were about 1000 Sheriff''s Model revolvers produced 1882-1911, of which only 600 had black powder frames such as found here and only a total 58 had a 3" bbl. This revolver was produced 1894 at a time when the West was still wild and the carrying of a firearm as a daily use tool was expected. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter dated August 1967 and addressed to L. C. Jackson of Jackson Arms, Dallas, Texas which identifies this revolver in Cal. 45 with 3" bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, and being sold to Dunlay & Geisler on Sept 20, 1894 in a shipment of two. PROVENANCE: L.C. Jackson; The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Traces of blue and case colors remain in the most sheltered areas, being an overall smooth, plummy blue/brown patina. Cyl is matching patina, although a little more dull. Period replacement grips are sound and show heavy wear and have turned a dark chocolate. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. Special Note: Consecutive SN to 154062, a SAA Flat-Top Target, offered as the next lot. 50018-162 JR41 (10,000-15,000)