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    1882 COLT DA .41 WITH FANCY ENGRAVING, ENGRAVER??

    Thanks! The 1877 Colt came in .41 Long Colt "Thunderer", .38 Long Colt "Lightning" and even a .32 Long Colt named the "Rainmaker". All were double action on the same frame. They were in response to the heavily imported "Bulldog" DA revolver which was three times less in cost at the time. Thanks...
  2. 41 COLT

    1882 COLT DA .41 WITH FANCY ENGRAVING, ENGRAVER??

    Additional pix for consideration.
  3. 41 COLT

    1882 COLT DA .41 WITH FANCY ENGRAVING, ENGRAVER??

    Thanks Mike, Letter below. I suspected Helfricht or one of his staff engravers. Original owner said Ulrich but I know of few Ulrich engraved Colts. On vintage pieces like this is there someone or a company who might authenticate the work? Appreciate your comments! Chris Williams
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    1882 COLT DA .41 WITH FANCY ENGRAVING, ENGRAVER??

    For the Forum's consideration and expertise. Colt DA .41 "Thunderer" shipped "soft" May 3rd, 1882 to the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, CT. Would like to narrow down the possible engravers during the time period who would have done the work for further study. Although this Colt has...

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