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Silver and Gold Plated Cuno Helfricht Deluxe Factory Master Engraved Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver Guns International #: 103651658 Seller's Inventory #: 40951164 Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Company: MALLARDS SHOOTING SUPPLY AND APPAREL Member Since: 5/10/23 First Name: MALLARDS Last Name: SALES CONSULTANT State: Florida Zip: 34428 Country: United States Phone: (352) 794-3507 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 118 Total Number of Listings: 2032 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Please Note: All sales are final. We offer a 3-day inspection period beginning upon delivery to your selected FFL. If you're not satisfied for any reason during this time, you may return the firearm, no questions asked, with a 25% restocking fee. We never charge credit card fees or add hidden costs of any kind. Looking for the best deal? Contact us directly, we’re committed to offering the most competitive pricing and will match any advertised price on the same firearm. Payment Types Accepted: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CASH. CHECK. CASHIERS CHECK. MONEY ORDER, About Us: Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel is Central Florida’s newest premier gun store. Don’t let the name fool you. Mallards Shooting Supply and Apparel isn’t just for duck hunters. Whether you hunt birds or big game, maybe you’re not a hunter at all and just like to shoot either way Mallards Shooting Supply has you covered. Mallards Shooting Supply has a large selection for all disciplines. From trap and skeet, Sporting Clays, personal and home defense, tactical, long range shooting, plinking, first time gun owners, etc. Mallards Shooting Supply has something for you! We are all highly trained and will offer the best customer service in the world at Mallards. Come in and see us! We welcome you! We look forward to visiting with you. Description: An elite, museum-quality Colt collectible, this First Generation Single Action Army is a Cuno Helfricht deluxe factory master-engraved masterpiece with rare silver-and-gold plating, carved ivory grips, factory-letter documentation, and published provenance in R. L. Wilson’s “Colt Pistols.” Its extraordinary combination of factory engraving, two-tone precious-metal finish, relief-carved stocks, and exceptional condition places it among the most desirable collectible Colts. Colt First Generation Single Action Army revolver, also known as the “Peacemaker” Factory master engraved by Cuno A. Helfricht, Colt’s legendary engraving shop head Deluxe factory configuration with: Silver-plated finish Gold-plated cylinder Gold-plated hammer Gold-plated backstrap Ivory grips with carved steer head motif Factory engraving Factory letter confirms this revolver was: Shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago, Illinois Shipped on Halloween, October 31, 1908 Sent as a 1-gun shipment, adding important rarity and provenance Factory documented with a 5 1/2 inch barrel Chambered in .32-20 Finished in silver with gold-plated cylinder, hammer, and backstrap Fitted with ivory grips featuring a carved steer head motif Factory engraved Published and documented in R. L. Wilson’s “Colt Pistols,” pages 210–211 Wilson identifies this specific revolver by serial number and describes it as: “By Cuno A. Helfricht personally” “One of the finest examples of his artistry” S.A.A. No. 305457 Surviving since its 1908 production date with full silver plating Retaining much of the gold plating on the cylinder, hammer, and gripstrap Wilson notes that the photographs show Helfricht’s distinctive handgun scroll style especially clearly because of the plated finishes Important collector note: The revolver is pictured in the book with a different set of grips with medallions It is now fitted with ivory grips featuring a carved raised-relief steer head Extremely rare factory-engraved Colt Single Action Army: R. L. Wilson wrote on page 385 of “The Colt Engraving Book, Volume One” that the grand total of engraved Single Action Army revolvers, excluding the Bisley Model and Flattop Target Model, from 1873 through 1940 was approximately 3,000 Wilson further noted that a number of these included hand-engraved inscriptions or monograms For the Cuno Helfricht period, through circa 1921, Wilson estimated approximately 2,550 factory-engraved Single Action Army revolvers This leaves fewer than 500 engraved examples for the subsequent years leading up to World War II Other estimates suggest as many as 4,500 engraved First Generation Single Action Army revolvers Even using the higher estimate, engraved examples account for only approximately 1.26% of total production Total First Generation Single Action Army production is listed as 357,859 on page 25 of R. L. Wilson’s “Blue Book Pocket Guide for Colt Dates of Manufacture” from 2008 Cuno A. Helfricht historical significance: Head of Colt’s engraving shop for nearly 50 years, from 1871 to 1921 Worked through the important transition from percussion firearms to cartridge firearms Oversaw Colt engraving during a period of rapidly growing demand for decorated firearms At the height of the firearm engraving fad, Helfricht supervised a shop of six engravers By the turn of the century, experts believe Helfricht did most of the work himself with help from one to two assistants His successors included famed Colt engravers Wilbur Glahn and William Gough Collector importance: Helfricht-engraved Colt arms are highly prized by today’s collectors Examples with special-order features are especially desirable This revolver combines two of the most desirable special features: Two-tone gold and silver plated factory finish Relief-carved ivory grips Very few Single Action Army revolvers left the factory with hand-carved grips The factory gold and silver plated finish is another rare special-order feature The combination of factory engraving, two-tone finish, and relief-carved stocks is exceptionally rare Engraving details showcase high-quality Colt factory artistry: Predominantly flowing scroll engraving Beaded background Floral blossom on the right side of the frame Cross-hatching on the right side of the frame Fan pattern on the recoil shield Fan pattern on the top of the backstrap “X” patterns on the backstrap Wavy-line motif on top of the ejector rod housing The right ivory grip panel is carved with a wonderful raised-relief steer head The engraving demonstrates Helfricht’s deep understanding of the Single Action Army’s lines and proportions Barrel and chambering: 5 1/2 inch barrel Chambered in .32-20 Barrel marked “32 W.C.F.” in a banner on the left side at the breech Sights: Blade front sight Barrel and frame markings: One-line Colt Hartford barrel address Two-line patent date markings in a panel on the left side of the frame Encircled Rampant Colt trademark following the patent markings Proof and assembly markings: Triangular “VP” proof on the left side of the trigger guard “6” on the left side of the trigger guard Assembly number “355” on the loading gate Serial-number details: Matching full serial numbers on the frame Matching full serial numbers on the trigger guard Matching full serial numbers on the butt Exceptional condition further elevates its collector value A “jaw dropping” Single Action Army with an extraordinary blend of: Factory Cuno Helfricht master engraving Documented 1908 shipment One-gun shipment provenance Published R. L. Wilson documentation Rare silver-and-gold plated finish Relief-carved ivory steer-head grip Matching serial-numbered major components Exceptional overall presentation A centerpiece-grade Colt suitable for the most advanced collections of factory-engraved Single Action Army revolvers, Helfricht-signed-era Colt artistry, and rare special-order First Generation Colts. Condition Exceptionally fine. The barrel and frame retain 98% attractive age darkened original silver plating. 40% original silver plating remains on the trigger guard. The cylinder retains original gold finish in the protected areas, with nearly of the exposed original silver plating remaining. 75% of the exposed original silver plating remains on the hammer and backstrap. The grips are excellent with attractive color and grain, some minor handling marks, and a crisp relief carved steer head on the right. Mechanically excellent. As a factory master engraved Cuno Helfricht masterpiece, this silver and gold plated, relief carved steer head grip Peacemaker is well deserving of the finest Single Action Army or firearms art collection. It is a true rarity that showcases the height of Colt artistry from the early 20th century. Price: $179,999.98 Handgun Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (.32 WCF, .32-20 Marlin, .32 Colt Lightning ) Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 305457 Barrel Length: 5 1/2 inch round Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.