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HELD AT THE DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND CASINO, HOTEL, EVENT CENTER
1906 DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND
DEADWOOD, SD. 57732
.44 having belonged to Owen C. Mathews (1888-1968) Sheriff of Grant County New Mexico, gifted to him by Texas oil man Burton Prince, excellent provenance purchased from Matthews grandson by a previous owner. Matthews served as sheriff for 3 terms 1935-1938, 1943-1946 and 1953-1956. Resided in Silver City, was involved in various mining interests and actually moved from Texas to Grant County to pitch baseball for Chino Mines Copper Company. His obituary listed him as a member of the Stockdale, Texas Mason's Lodge and Charter member of the New Mexico Sheriff and Police Association founded in 1935 and had a long colorful career as sheriff. Research on Burton Prince (1879-1948) lists him as resident of Waxahachie, Texas and a prominent business man, owner of Perice Hardware, and oil man under firm name of Prince and Prince where he handled the largest drilling contract from 38 wells at a time, owned a chain of filling stations, Buick Auto dealership, served 3 terms as Mayor of Waxahachie, and director of Security National Bank. Of further interest is him father being the first white child born in Ellis Co, Texas in 1850. The revolver a Smith & Wesson 44 cal 3rd model SN 32623 hand ejector 4" barrel, nickel finish shipped to Wolf & Klar, Ft. Worth Texas in 1928. Features Wolf & Klar extensive engraving, gold plating with mother of pearl grips, gold horns and skull caps, initialed OCM, nose ring, Mexican coins and ruby eyes bezel set in gold. Near fine condition with some loss of gold plating on hammer and trigger, excellent action and bore. Includes factory letter, copy of provenance from a previous owner, black tooled holster stamped AB Seitzler, genealogy on Burton Prince, copy of Matthews photo and Grant Co Sheriffs Dept. patch. A great Wolf & Klar highly embellished gun with interesting Texas and New Mexico history. Modern. Est. 7500-12000
Auction Location:
1906 Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood, South Dakota, 57732-1015, United States
Previewing Details:
Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel, Casino Event Center 1906 Mountain Grand Ave. Deadwood SD 57732 June 19 9-5 June 20 9-5 June 21 9-12 directly before the auction begins
Live auction June 20 2pm
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| sdst |
6% |
South Dakota Sales Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Ship to United States. Buyer Pays the Shipping Charges.NO International buyers unless previously approved and shipping arrangements are made ahead of time.
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