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1354
$3,737.50

*ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 85804SA. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with model and Cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with extraordinary 1-pc ivory grip with silver Colt medallions. Revolver is engraved in A+ patterns with about 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns which extend over the top strap and sides of the bbl. Backstrap is engraved with a fan pattern at the top and foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap & trigger bow. Matching patterns are on the ejector housing. Trigger guard & frontstrap are a bright purple color from low bluing salts temperature at the factory. This 1977 produced Single Action is accompanied by an orig brown leatherette covered custom shop casing with orange lining in the bottom and gold embossing on top and inside the lid. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors. Grips is crisp with sharp edges and a mellow ivory patina. No disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers. Case is fine. 50062-57 JR120 IVORY (4,000-7,000) – Lot 1354


Auction: Firearms - March 2016
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