GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
FACTORY ENGRAVED 5-SHOT ROUND CYLINDER COLT HOUSE MODEL REVOLVER. COLT HOUSE 7972 41RF Cal. 41 RF. 2-5/8" bbl, blue finish with silver-plated gunmetal frame, 2-pc nicely figured rosewood grips. Bbl shows 2-line Colt model and address rolled on top with Maltese Cross finials. SN is struck on bottom of bbl and on butt of frame. SN also written in ink on inside of each grip. Frame is stamped "41 CAL" on left side. Top strap has "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871" in sight groove. Bbl is engraved in a punch dot motif with a walking punch border. Frame shows scroll engraving with a fine punch dot background on both sides. Forward part of frame shows a splay on either side near bbl. Cyl is decorated with a walking punch motif with punch dot accent. Rear of cyl shows "C" proof. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains generous traces of blue finish that has drifted to a plum/brown patina. Engraving is sharp. Bbl mark was unevenly struck with top line partially visible. No polishing is evident. Frame retains traces of silver-plate under grip with balance a deep mustard brown patina. Engraving and markings are sharp. Cyl shows 50% blue finish with balance drifting to plum. Grips are fine and show most of the varnish finish with only some small handling marks and high-point wear. Hammer shows fire blue on top and back. Trigger and spring also show considerable blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. An opportunity to obtain a scarce House Model 5-shot Colt House pistol with a total production of about 2150 made. 53094-26 TEP (2,500-3,000)