June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
SERIAL 61783. MFG. 1887. BARREL 3 3/8" CALIBER .38 COLT. Sheriff model, no ejector. Standard blue and case color finish and fitted with two-piece pearl grips. Matching number on frame, trigger guard and back strap. Assembly number 147 on loading gate. Gun would have been an etched panel, which is no longer visible. It is a six shot double action. The rig consists of what appears to be a handmade holster, lined, hand stitched and outlined in brads, double loop, full skirt, open toes. Holster is decorated with cattle brand carvings and a large B done in brads / tacks as well. Holster is too long for this gun and would have been for a 5 or 6" model. Cartridge belt is also handmade, decorated with stippling and a roller buckle. Cartridge loops accept a .38. Rig is rustic. CONDITION: Very Good. No original finish, now all plum patina but smooth. Two-line barrel address is sharp. Patent dates on left side frame are legible. Pearl grips are excellent and have a small ruby inset on left side. Action operates both single and double. Strong half cock. Bore is well defined but with abrasions.
Provenance: Ex Ron & Linda Gillett Collection