Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2016 : Sale A0316 Lot 1015
COLT, USA A SCARCE .44-40 (WIN) SIX-SHOT FACTORY ENGRAVED DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 1878 SHERIFF, serial no. 21703,

Product Details

COLT, USA
A SCARCE .44-40 (WIN) SIX-SHOT FACTORY ENGRAVED DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL '1878 'SHERIFF'', serial no. 21703,
for 1888, with nickel-plated 3 1/2in. barrel engraved with a borderline around the muzzle and a panel of scrolls alongside the barrel, bordered two line address, no provision for ejector-rod, scroll engraved fluted cylinder, solid frame with floral and scroll engraving on a stippled ground, vacant panel for owners name to back-strap, smooth ivory two-piece grips, lanyard loop to heel, some loss to plating

Other Notes: The engraving on this revolver has been attributed to 'L. D. Nimschke'

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Estimate £3,000-5,000

S5

Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.

Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.