4211 BEAUTIFUL FIRST GEN WOLF & KLAR RETAILER SHIPPED

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 15,000.00 USD
Estimated at 30,000.00 - 45,000.00 USD
FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SAA WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 349801. Mfg 1927. Of the 357,859 first gen SAA revolvers, it is estimated that total production to be between 3,000-3,500 revolvers. Revolver appears to be engraved by Master Engraver Wilbur Glahn. Glahn's renowned "V" pattern appears at top of backstrap and bottom of grip frame. Frame, cyl. & bbl feature masterfully executed floral scroll engraving with ultra fine punch dot background. Rear of cyl has wavy line engraved border. Revolver is stocked with attractive mother of pearl grips; right panel has raised relief carved steer head with ruby eyes. Gun was shipped to Wolf & Klar of Fort Worth, TX in January of 1927. Wolf & Klar was considered one of the prominent purchasers of Colt revolvers, attracting wealthy businessmen, cattleman, outlaws & lawman from all parts of Texas and beyond. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Archive letter stating the following: "Serial Number: 349801/ Caliber: .45/c/ Barrel Length: 5 1/2"/ Finish: Nickel/ Type of stocks: Rubber/ Factory Engraved: Yes/ Shipped To: Wolf and Klar/ Address: Fort Worth, Texas/ Date of Shipment: January 12, 1927/ Colt Factory Order: #12291/1/ Number of same type guns in shipment: 1". CONDITION: very fine overall. Metal surfaces retain 95% original nickel with very small areas of flaked finish on edges of backstrap, along grip line at butt, rear edge of cyl. left recoil shield & left side of muzzle. Edges of frame & cyl. stops remain sharp & crisp. Very good grips. Left panel has small missing chip at heel. Bright bore with sharp rifling. Mechanically excellent. A difficult to find factory engraved Colt in high original condition. (24-2051/BH). CURIO. $30,000-45,000.