May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2020
1913 vintage Colt Single Action Army serial number 327094. Matching serial number on barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. 5 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .38-40 WCF. Nickel plated, Factory engraved in the Cuno Helfricht tradition, featuring detailed scrolls and punch dot backgrounds. Custom one piece ivory grips with carved Eagle and Snake motif on both sides. Accompanying the revolver is a Colt factory archival letter that verifies configuration and factory engraving. Grips are not listed. Gun was shipped on April 23, 1913 to Stauffer Eshleman and Company in New Orleans, Louisianna. Comes with a period tooled leather "jock strap" style holster marked "S.D. Myres / El Paso Tex." CONDITION: Completely refinished with 98% reapplied nickel remaining. Bore is bright with light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Holster is excellent. -MKS-