$14,688
Rare Colt Single Action Army Revolver Belonging to Ben Kilpatrick of the "Wild Bunch" Fame, serial no. 118933, 45 caliber, 4 3/4-inch barrel, rusted finish (explained in correspondence), hard rubber grips with "Ben" scratched on one grip and four notches cut into the other, shipped to Alford and Berkele Company, New York, New York, January 21, 1887, includes signed affidavit, history, receipts, and correspondence between Dr. Quay and William R. Schneider. Provenance: William R. Schneider, Sotheby Parke Bernet "Arms And Armour," February 12-13, 1974, then to Robert M. Quay, M.D.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-09-20