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Lot 254: Documented New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Documented Factory "Soft" Shipped Hartley & Graham Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Etched Panel Double Action Sheriff's Model Revolver with Monogrammed Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 254: Documented New York Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Documented Factory "Soft" Shipped Hartley & Graham Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Etched Panel Double Action Sheriff's Model Revolver with Monogrammed Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000

Documented Factory "Soft" Shipped Hartley & Graham Engraved Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Ejectorless Etched Panel Double Action Sheriff's Model Revolver with Monogrammed Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Thunderer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 LC
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
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Catalog Page: 157
Class: Antique
Description:

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a "soft" finish which indicates the revolver was left in the white for engraving outside the factory, 3 1/2 inch barrel in .41 caliber and type of stocks not listed when shipped to Hartley & Graham of New York City on April 3, 1883. The period New York retailer engraving covers most of the surface and consists mostly of a fine floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background. The backstrap features a line and dot motif. Floral type patterns are featured on each cylinder chamber at the rear and behind the hammer. The barrel has the highly sought after "COLT D.A. 41" etched panel caliber marking on the left side and is stamped with the two-line address legend on top. Floral scrollwork replaces the Colt patent dates marking on the left side of the frame. The left side of the trigger guard is stamped "41 CAL." The pearl bird head grips feature a "MSH" incised monogram accented with black enamel on the right panel at the top.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as period engraved by Hartley & Graham, retaining 80% of the retailer applied nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina mixed with a few patches of pitting. The engraving is crisp. All of the etched caliber panel remains. Some traces of nitre blue finish remains on the hammer. The grips are also very fine with crisp monogram, minimal chipping along the edges and some mild handling marks. Mechanically fine. Provenance: The John Fox Collection.



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