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Extraordinary Engraved Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion A true masterpiece of mid-19th century percussion engraving offered for the first time. Colt 1862 Pocket Police, serial number 34145, features a variety of extravagant embellishments. Manufactured circa 1867, this Colt was shipped from the factory & subsequently embellished, likely through one of Colt’s primary New York dealers, who utilized several Colt factory engravers at this time. The deluxe engraving on this piece covers approximately ¾ of the

Hartford Mayor Presentation 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army Extremely interesting 2nd Generation Single Action Army presented by Hartford Mayor James Kinsella to Mayor George Dietrich of Offenbach, Germany in 1958. Kinsella’s relationship to Dietrich is unclear, however, Colt factory records also show several other Single Actions intended for presentation from Kinsella to other foreign mayors during this time period, including the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, West Berlin, and also a presentation to then

Excellent, original M1911A1, retaining a high percentage of its original parkerized finish. Slight takedown mark and some scattered areas of finish loss at the muzzle & edges. WB (Broberg) inspector mark on left side of frame. Correct COLT 45 AUTO, “G” and “P” marked barrel. Matching numbered slide with “P” proof forward of rear sight. Included slightly earlier than shipment two-tone blued, unmarked Colt magazine & later full blued COLT 45 AUTO marked magazine. Coltwood

Highly unusual & seldom seen Egyptian contract Colt Government model. This pistol retains some blue, but exhibits finish wear throughout. Minimal pitting and corrosion. Pistol is now fitted with a close time period USGI slide with similar wear, bearing serial number 745057, rather than its original commercial slide. Mechanically sound. Right front bow of triggerguard contains an Arabic stamp – this inscription is an abbreviation, but roughly translates to ‘Police” or belonging to police. Of

Excellent Officer’s Model Target 22 with original grips & excellent set of Roper grips. This Colt exhibits a high percentage of its original blue finish, with some finish loss at muzzle and minimal scattered handling marks & fine scratches. No rust or corrosion. Mechanically excellent, and a fine example of a pre-WWII Colt target revolver. Included Colt Archive Letter confirms original specifications & indicates shipment to The Sutcliffe Company of Louisville, Kentucky in 1938. Includes

US Indian Agents, in the late 18th century and early 19th century, were primarily responsible for implementing federal policy, including assimilating Native Americans into American culture. Their roles also included preventing conflict between natives & settlers, maintaining a relationship with the US military, and supervising trade between natives & settlers. The mid-19th century saw public opinion began to turn on the Indian Agents, as they were largely seen as corrupt & inefficient – many took

Colt Single Action Army – Engraved by Morgan Rumpler-Smith New production Colt Single Action Army, with engraving commissioned by the Colt Archives to Morgan Rumpler-Smith of RSM Engraving. Revolver features “A” level coverage with Helfricht inspired scroll, floral, and sunburst motifs covering the frame, cylinder, backstrap, and ejector tube in a unique layout. Revolver is signed “RSM” on the triggerguard, and also under the grips with “M Rumpler Smith – Colt Archives” to positively identify

Excellent Bob Burt Factory Colt Master engraved 3rd generation Single Action Army. This masterpiece by one of Colt’s most accomplished engravers features “B” coverage scroll on the frame, barrel, cylinder, triggerguard, and backstrap. Gold inlaid bands on the barrel, ejector tube, and rear of cylinder complement the engraving and the gold inlaid Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Revolver features perfectly fitting Colt factory fleur-de-lis checkered rosewood stocks and is finished in

An interesting 1860 Army, originally part of a U.S. Government Shipment in late 1863 & subsequently period embellished. Revolver retains very little original finish. Engraving is of very high quality, featuring an extremely well executed vine, scroll, and floral layout. Engraving also features checkerboard and punch dot fills that perfectly accent the scroll. Checkerboard style engraving on the butt & cylinder appears to have been done at a later time, by a different hand than