Battle of Britain proofed on top left side of back strap as shown on page 185 of Kopec, et al, A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, .45 caliber, 5 ½ inch barrel, mint condition as new, unturned cylinder, beautiful case hardening, serial number 357,143, this exact serial noted on page 182 in […]
Colt Single Action Army
Late second generation, very rare, one of only 4 made in .41 Magnum caliber. According to past Colt Factory Historian Marty Huber, the factory did not warrant the standard frame in two modern powerful calibers, the .41 & .44 magnum calibers although these calibers were available in the New Frontier which had a beefier top […]
Gunslingers Magazine 2014 Special Edition
This year’s “Gunslingers Magazine 2014” Special Edition by Gun World features several articles by Kurt House.
Southern Prison Co. Badge
1 and 3/4 inch stamped nickel shield. Circa 1890 This badge goes along with Colt SAA Cathey .44.
Gun belt & holster, a complete “rig”, if you will, for large cartridges .44 or .45 caliber
Gun belt & holster, a complete “rig”, if you will, for large cartridges .44 or .45 caliber, some loops broken, nice holster with nickel studs, the belt is a money belt, both holster & belt unmarked, circa 1930. $795
Great nickel badge, Deputy Sheriff, with hallmark “Krebs Bros”
Great nickel badge, Deputy Sheriff, with hallmark “Krebs Bros. Stamp Works, Portland, Oregon”, traditional five pointed star with ball tips, old style pin on reverse has been re-soldered, circa 1900-1920.
Merwin Hulbert Single Action
Merwin & Hulbert single action first model revolver, about 60% original nickel remaining, early humpback hammer and scarce red & black mottled grips, .44-40 caliber, scalloped flutes, Serial #3941. $3500
Drilling, 16 gauge and about .30 caliber
Drilling, 16 gauge and about .30 caliber, the property of prominent San Antonio, Texas, citizen F. M. Hicks, marked “Charles Hummel & Son, San Antonio, Texas” whose shop was on Commerce Street from about 1870-1920. From daughter’s estate, complete with notebook of information & provenance. In 1882 Hummel testified at the trial of Ben Thompson […]