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About Mint Colt New Army Double Action .38 Caliber Revolver, in the Original Box, #275220. ... (Total: 2 Items)
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Scarce Colt in superb condition with a great history.
About Mint Colt New Army Double Action .38 Caliber Revolver, in the Original Box, #275220. Accompanied by a factory letter documenting special order details, and a history of use by a South Dakota sheriff. The gun was shipped March 28, 1907 to the J. F. Schmelyer Arms Co., Kansas City, Mo. 4.5" barrel, nickel finish, eagle carved mother of pearl grips, all documented by factory letter. The gun bears the inscription "J. W. L." on the underside of the butt. The gun has been fired, but is for all intents and purposes as new, housed in the original factory paste board box, with original factory labels and a 1.75" x 4.25" printed label on the top, "On His Majesty's Service". The box also contains the original cleaning rod, a brush and another cleaning rod housed in the nickeled brass handle. The box shows some edge wear but is in very good sound condition, labels perfect. The initials on the bottom of the butt are those of John Wesley Laughlin. Laughlin served as the Sheriff of Hughes County South Dakota, circa 1910, and, according to family tradition, was presented this gun during his tenure, with accompanying family letter and consigned by his lineal descendant. Also accompanied by a circa 1905 cabinet photograph of Laughlin in a militia uniform by an Iowa photographer.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
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