April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2019
Blue & gold finish with Fitz special 2" barrel, cutaway trigger guard, and bobbed hammer spur with serrated top edge of the hammer. Mounted with incredible gold Colt medallion two piece ivory grips that have full coverage, relief carved grape leaf & vine patterns with a fine stippled background. Revolver is incredibly engraved by master engraver Kurt Jaeger with full coverage intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have extremely fine pearled background. The entire perimeter of the revolver, cylinder, and sideplate are outlined in flush gold wire inlay. The sideplate is inlaid with a spectacular gold bald eagle executed in exquisite detail. The right side flat has an equally detailed Indian warrior’s head with braids, necklace, and feathered war bonnet. Bottom of the frame, just in front of the trigger, is engraved in diamond patterns with matching diamond patterns on rear of trigger guard and on the cylinder latch. The Fitzgerald configuration of this revolver was the trademark of John H. Fitzgerald, a Colt field representative from about 1930-1944. He was an expert trick-shot and speed artist, usually with a New Service revolver in caliber .45 Colt. He specialized in police training and promoted the use of this style of revolver as a carry piece. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 99% plus crisp custom blue. Details in the gold inlays are crisp & sharp. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore.