Premier Firearms Auction #4090

December 08, 2023 to December 10, 2023

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Premier Firearms Auction #4090

December 08, 2023 to December 10, 2023

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Iconic Documented Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Legendary Hollywood Performer, Sammy Davis Jr. with Quick Draw Modifications and Holster Rig by Hollywood Technical Advisor Arvo Ojala with Notarized Letter

Lot 204

Sammy Davis Jr's Colt Single Action Army and Holster Rig

Manufactured in 1980, this iconic Colt Single Action Army revolver and holster rig is documented as belonging to the legendary Hollywood performer, Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990). Davis' performing career began as a child, joining with his father and godfather to form a song and dance act called the Will Mastin Trio. Davis was drafted at age 18 for World War II and experienced frequent racism while serving in the army, before eventually being reassigned to a role in entertaining troops. After the war he returned to the Will Mastin Trio and recorded blues songs with Capitol Records. Around 1959 Sammy became a member of what would become known as "The Rat Pack", an informal group including the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. The group made multiple films together including "Ocean's 11", "Seargants 3", and "Robin and the 7 Hoods". Davis performed along with the Rat Pack in Las Vegas, and he was a headliner at The Frontier Casino there. In 1964, he was the first African American to perform at the famous Copacabana night club in New York, as well as starring in "Golden Boy" on Broadway. In the late 1960s, Davis befriended Elvis Presley and both drew top crowds performing in Las Vegas. Through the 1960s and 1970s Davis appeared on many different television shows, recorded music, and appeared in movies, in many cases breaking long-held racial color barriers. He appeared and starred in many different Westerns, both film and television, and his gun twirling and quick-draw skills were well known in Hollywood, making a revolver and rig like this very fitting for him. This specific revolver is documented in a notarized letter as modified for quick draw by Arvo Ojala (1920-2005), a legendary Hollywood technical advisor on quick-draw and western gun techniques. The included letter is signed by Ojala and states that the revolver was modified by him and the holster rig was made by him and gifted to Davis Jr., who later returned the items to Ojala as a gesture of friendship. The revolver itself has standard markings with the addition of "SAMMY DAVIS JR." engraved on the back strap. It has mostly standard features apart from the shorted front sight blade, narrowed hammer that is slightly turned to the right, a pair of smooth pearlite grips, and a lightened mainspring. The included black leather holster rig shows nice texture and light border tooling, a single row of cartridge loops, "SAMMY" carved on the inside surface of the belt and finished in brown for contrast, and engraved sterling silver buckles on the belt and holster. Provenance: The Sammy Davis Jr. Collection; The Arvo Ojala Collection; Property of a Gentleman

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Magnificent Documented In The White Shipped George Spring Exhibition Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Serial Number SPRING1 with Factory Letter

Lot 205

George Spring Engraved Colt 3rd Gen. Single Action Army Revolver

Offered here is a revolver that personifies the idea that not all art is framed. The included factory letter lists it as leaving the factory in .45 Colt with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, in the white with stocks not listed when shipped to Master Engraver George Spring in Colt's Manufacturing Co., West Hartford, Connecticut, on October 21, 1999. This revolver was painstakingly transformed by Spring with a wide and narrow gold band inlaid at both the muzzle and breech ends of the barrel, the latter of which extends onto the ejector rod housing with a fine wavy line between each pair. The top of the barrel and side of the ejector housing have been inlaid with an art deco scroll design with engraved line border. The black powder frame features 80% coverage floral scroll on a matted background with gold inlaid scroll amongst the engraving and tulip scroll gold inlaid on the top strap. The lower portion of the frame has a gold inlaid border and the recoil shield and loading gate have a raised relief band which has been lightly engraved. The cylinder has been engraved and inlaid in a matching motif to the barrel. The sides of the trigger guard and hammer as well as the sides and back of the trigger guard and back strap have gold inlaid borders surrounding floral panels with gold inlaid scrolls on the hammer, top of the back strap, butt, trigger guard bow, and in front of the bow. The special serial number "SPRING 1" is hand cut on the bottom of the frame. Included with the revolver is a George Spring letter authenticating his work on the revolver as well as correspondence between Spring and famed collector and author of "Fine Colts" Dr. Joseph A. Murphy about Spring creating the piece for display at the 1999 Colt Collectors Association show in San Francisco and Murphy subsequently purchasing the revolver. Provenance: The Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection; Property of a Gentleman

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Colt

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Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Double Action Revolver with Case and Box

Lot 633

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Revolver

Manufactured in 1980-1983. The revolver features very fine factory scroll engraving with 80% coverage along with standard markings and features. Includes an unnumbered S&W box containing a bore brush, screw driver, and cleaning rod, hardwood display case, and a shipping box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Magnum

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Outstanding Cased Paul Piquette Master Presentation Engraved and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 19-6 Double Action Revolver Made for Legendary Border Patrol Agent Bill Jordan with Factory Letter

Lot 640

Cased Presentation Engraved and Inlaid S&W Model 19-6 Revolver

Offered here is a magnificently engraved and gold inlaid revolver presented to U.S. lawman, Marine, Texas resident, and author Bill Jordan as a show of gratitude for his work with the United States Border Patrol, as the father of the K-Frame .357 Magnum Combat revolver, and as an avid exhibition shooter. The included factory letter states this one-of-a-kind revolver with special serial number was designed and custom engraved for presentation to Bill. The work when completed on April 25, 1989, was the highest quality ever offered by the company, never to be repeated. The engraving consists of gold outline borders on the barrel which surrounds the "SMITH & WESSON" barrel marking on the left and flows into Jordan's signature, also inlaid in gold, on the right with flourishes of floral scroll engraving on the under lug as well as "S&W .357 MAGNUM" hand cut on the bottom of the lug. The frame features 75% coverage floral scroll with a gold inlaid banner on the left with the title of Jordan's book "No Second Place Winner" and a gold and silver inlaid Border Patrol badge on the side plate. The top of the backstrap bears the signature of Smith & Wesson Master Engraver Paul Piquette. The cylinder sprays of floral scroll between the cylinder flutes inside gold inlaid triangle borders. Fitted with a gold bar inlaid blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, and a specially made set of Jordan's own pattern grips which are inlaid with scrimshaw medallions. The left medallion has the outline of the United States with "U.S./BORDER/PATROL" in block letters, and the right medallion has a portrait of Jordan. The revolver is housed in a walnut display case with green interior French fit to the revolver with a Border Patrol medallion on the lid. Information about Jordan, a letter from former S&W President T. Stephen Melvin thanking him for his work with the company, Melvin's remarks at the NRA event where the revolver was presented, and an article by Walton P. Sellers about his short time knowing Bill Jordan are all included. William Henry Jordan (1911-1997) was born in Louisiana, then resided and is buried in Texas, and is best known for his over three decade career with the United States Border Patrol, including as Assistant Chief Patrol Inspector. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve during World War II and the Korean War, reaching the rank of colonel. During his Border Patrol career, he created the Jordan/Border Patrol holster, worked with Walter Roper on grips for revolvers, worked with Smith & Wesson on the .357 Magnum K-Frame revolvers, helped Elmer Keith and Skeeter Skelton develop the .41 Magnum, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Ronald Reagan, worked as a field representative for the National Rifle Association in the Southwest, demonstrated impressive speed and accuracy as a quick draw exhibition shooter, taught quick draw to western actors, named Hand-Gunner of the Year, and wrote numerous articles as well as multiple books. Jordan's book "No Second Place Winner" is included.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Double Action Revolver with Case

Lot 642

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Revolver with Case

Manufactured in 1975/76. The revolver features very fine factory scroll engraving with 80% coverage. It also has standard S&W markings, un-numbered smooth target grips featuring S&W medallions, ramp front sight with orange insert, and adjustable square notch rear sight. With wood display case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Magnum

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Factory Class "A" Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter

Lot 643

Factory Class "A" Engraved S&W Model 66-1 Revolver

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 6 inch barrel, Class A factory engraving, satin finish, and smooth Goncalo Alves target grips when shipped on July 18, 1980, to International Distributors Inc. The S&W box has an end label numbered to gun listing the factory Class A engraving as a special feature, with 3 piece cleaning rod and instruction manual.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Excellent Ray Viramontez Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 Double Action Revolver

Lot 644

Ray Viramontez Engraved and Gold Inlaid S&W Model 66-1 Revolver

Manufactured in 1980 and subsequently embellished by FEGA founding member Ray Viramontez. The muzzle and breech end of the barrel are inlaid with two gold bands which have a band of leafy engraving between them. The barrel features 80% coverage floral scroll engraving with excellent use of negative space. The sides of the frame display near full coverage floral scroll engraving with a leafy design at the top strap. Within the engraving are four gold inlays. The left side has a fox bust at the front and a sprinting buck below the cylinder release. The right side has a running hare at the front and a hawk coming to snatch its pray on the sideplate. Two gold bands are inlaid at the rear of the cylinder with a similar leafy motif to the muzzle engraved between them and floral scroll between the flutes. The work is signed at the bottom of the sideplate "RV".

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Smith & Wesson "Milestone" Serial Number M200000 Pinto Model 34-1 Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter Indicating Shipment to S&W Employee Sales

Lot 645

Smith & Wesson Pinto Model 34-1 Revolver

Included factory letter indicates this milestone revolver was shipped from the factory to S&W Employee Sales on September 26th, 1983, naming one S. Lysik on the sales invoice. This revolver, serial numbered as the 200,000th in the M-prefix series of revolvers, was originally shipped from the factory with a 4 inch barrel, checkered grips, and blue finish. In the factory letter, S&W historian Roy Jinks states it may have been upgraded to its current configuration by S. Lysik through the S&W factory. Both the barrel and cylinder have the factory "N" markings indicating the parts are factory nickel finished. The matching number end label is included, noting "**SPECIAL**" features and "Spec. Ord." number "M601". Also included is a set of cleaning tools and a factory box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Cased John Adams Sr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Birds Head Grip Revolver with Extra Cylinder

Lot 657

Cased Signed Master Engraved Colt Sheriff's Model Revolver

Manufactured in 1980 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Sr. The revolver features 90% coverage floral scroll engraving which extends onto the front sight blade with checkerboard and punch and leafy flourishes on the back strap and top strap. The hammer has been engraved with a screaming eagle motif on both sides. The work is signed "J. ADAMS" on the front of the frame. Includes a Colt hardwood case with lid plaque reading "Colt/Sheriff Model/Engraved by/John Adams Sr." containing an engraved to match .44 Special cylinder and a cleaning rod.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 / 44 Spl

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Lot 659

Signed Engraved and Inlaid Colt Sheriff's Model SAA Revolver

Manufactured in 2009, and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Sr. The revolver features 85% coverage floral scroll engraving with punch dot matted backgrounds and wavy line motifs. The front of the frame under the cylinder pin is signed "J. ADAMS". The revolver displays extensive gold inlays with a band at the muzzle and frame ends of the barrel, two bands at the rear of the cylinder, a highlight line at the rear of the hammer, barbed wire motifs on the top strap and back strap, and 16 cattle brands including the famous "broken arrow", "dollar sight", "horse track", and "walking 7". Included with the revolver is a Adams & Adams Engravers letter confirming the caliber, barrel length, 22 karat gold inlays, ebony grips by Dan Chesiak, and dark blue finish when completed on February 23, 2011.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Attractive Cased Pair of Documented John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Third Generation Black Powder Frame Storekeeper Model Single Action Army Revolvers with Relief Carved Grips and Engraving Letters -A) Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot Contains 2 Items

Lot 661

Cased Pair of Signed Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Storekeeper SAAs

Manufactured in 2009, just twenty-five serial numbers apart, this pair of revolvers have been embellished by some of the most sought after names in the world of modern firearms. Both revolvers display Adams & Adams "C" coverage floral scroll and geometric motif engraving extending onto the front sights and hammers with "A" in the style of Cuno Helfricht and the "B" in the style of Louis Nimschke, two of the most influential Colt Master Engravers. Both revolvers are signed with John Adams Jr.'s "intertwined JA" initials on the triggerguard beneath the grip. The pair have been finished with the signature blue finish and case colors of Doug Turnbull. These revolvers both wear attractively carved grips showing a snake intertwined in a bull skull on "A" and "B" showing the iconic Rampant Colt on the globe. Included with the revolvers is an Adams & Adams Engravers letter confirming the calibers, barrel lengths, engraving, finishes, and carved grips when completed in July of 2021, as well as a hardwood double gun case with reproduction Colt trade label on the interior of the lid. Each revolver comes with a Colt blue box and original shipping carton.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt, 44-40

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Factory Engraved Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Birdshead Pearl Grips and Box

Lot 673

Factory Engraved 3rd Gen Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 2001 as part of a special run for Lew Horton Distributors. The revolver has factory Class "C" scroll engravings on a punch-dot background and bird's head grip frame with pearl grips. Includes original shipping box listing the barrel length, blue/casehardened finish, expert "C" engraving, and pearl grips and Colt blue box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Factory Engraved Colt Black Powder Frame Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Lot 674

Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1995. Fitted with blade front and frame notch rear sights. The revolver displays factory "C" coverage floral scroll engraving on a punch-dot background with the barrel address and caliber marking on ribbons. Includes a Colt blue box and original shipping carton with end label listing the caliber, barrel length, black powder frame, engraving, and grip material.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Lot 675

Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1992. Fitted with blade front and fame notch rear sights. The revolver displays factory Type "B" floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background. Includes a Colt blue box and the original shipping carton with end label confirming the chambering, barrel length, finish, engraving, and grip material.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 ACP

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Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Etched Panel Black Powder Frame Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Lot 676

Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Etched Panel Frontier Six Shooter

Manufactured in 1995. Fitted with blade front and frame notch rear sights. The revolver displays factory type "C" floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background, etched panel with the model on the left of the barrel, and barrel address in a ribbon. Includes a Colt blue box and the original shipping carton with end label listing the black powder frame, caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, engraving, and grip material.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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Colt Third Generation Single Action Army "The Old World Engravers Sampler" Revolver with Box

Lot 677

Colt 3rd Gen SAA "The Old World Engravers Sampler" Revolver

Manufactured in 1997 as one of 500 revolvers engraved in the style of the classic Colt Master Engravers. The revolver displays floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background on the barrel, ejector rod housing, front sight, frame, and shoulders of the trigger guard. The top of the ejector rod housing and left side of the frame feature wavy line motifs, and a starburst on the ejector rod housing. The back strap, butt, and front of the trigger guard and bow have an intertwining line motif. "COLT" is engraved and highlighted in blue enamel at the top of the back strap. "L.D. NIMSCHKE G.YOUNG/C. HELFRICHT R. KORNBRATH" is inscribed on the butt. Fitted with a pair of horn grips with Colt medallions. Includes Colt blue box and original shipping carton.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Lot 678

Factory Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1995. Fitted with blade front and frame notch rear sights. The revolver displays factory type "C" floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background with barrel address and caliber markings in a ribbon. Includes a Colt blue box and the original shipping carton with end label listing the black powder frame, caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, engraving, and grip material.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Nimschke/Theodore Roosevelt Tribute Series Colt Third Generation Single Action Army with Box and Engraving Letter

Lot 679

Signed Master Engraved Nimschke/Roosevelt Tribute Colt SAA

Manufactured with a special serial number for Adams & Adams Engravers, this revolver has been meticulously transformed into a replica of Theodore Roosevelt's iconic silver and gold plated Single Action Army. The revolver displays Nimschke style floral engraving on a punch dot background with zig-zag line, fan, and geometric accents as well as Roosevelt's signature "TR" monogram on the recoil shield. The triggerguard near the butt has been signed with Adams Jr.'s "intertwined JAJR" initials. The left side of the grip has a carved bison head with Roosevelt's monogram on the right side. Included with the revolver is an Adams & Adams letter confirming the caliber, barrel length, black powder frame, engraving, grip material and carving, and finish with a completion date of April 14, 2014. The letter further remarks that the revolver is part of their Nimschke tribute series and is an accurate depiction of Roosevelt's revolver. Includes a Colt blue box and original shipping carton.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Engraved and Inscribed Single Action Shooting Society Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Lot 680

Engraved and Inscribed Colt Third Generation Single Action Army

Manufactured in 2001. The revolver displays 75% coverage floral scroll engraving on a punch-dot background as well as the "SASS" serial number suffix and "Dr. John Bass" on the back strap. The inscription on the back strap is likely the name of a previous owner's SASS persona. Matching serial numbers, sans prefix, are found on the frame, triggerguard, and back strap. With original shipping carton and Colt blue box. Its mate serial number SASS20188 is also available in the following lot

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Caliber / Gauge: 45

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Lot 681

Engraved and Inscribed Colt Third Generation Single Action Army

Manufactured in 2001. The revolver displays 75% coverage floral scroll engraving on a punch-dot background as well as the "SASS" serial number prefix and "Dr. John Bass" on the back strap. The inscription on the back strap is likely the name of a previous owner's SASS persona. Matching serial numbers, sans prefix, are found on the frame, triggerguard, and back strap with partial serial number "188" on the front of the cylinder. With original shipping carton and Colt blue box. Its mate serial number 20188SASS is also in the previous lot.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45

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John Adams Triple Signed Master Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Steer Head Grips and Box

Lot 682

John Adams Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 1992 and subsequently engraved by Master Engraver John Adams. The barrel has a single band at the muzzle and at the frame with a spray of floral scroll from either end with the barrel markings on individual panels. Even the front sight on this revolver is engraved. The frame shows approximately 85% coverage floral scroll with a burst coming off the cylinder pin release, another burst on the ejector rod housing, a fan on the recoil shield and loading gate, and patent dates on a ribbon. The cylinder, triggerguard, and back strap are engraved to match. The work is signed twice on the back strap under the grip and once on the bottom of the barrel "J. ADAMS" with the addition of "6.7.95" between the back strap signatures. Fitted with a set of carved steer head grips with pierced sections where the horns curl. Includes a shipping carton and Colt blue box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Steer Head Grips and Box

Lot 683

John Adams Jr. Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army

Manufactured in 1993 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr. The barrel is engraved with two bands engraved at the muzzle and near the frame with sprays of floral scroll coming form the frame flanking the barrel address and caliber marking. The frame is engraved with near full coverage floral scroll with a starburst on the front of the frame, coming off the cylinder pin release on the left side, and on the ejector rod bump on the right, floral bloom on the loading gate, and leafy motif on the top strap. The hammer, cylinder, triggerguard, and back strap are engraved to match. The engraving is signed on the triggerguard under the grip "J. ADAMS II 6/7/95". The revolver is fitted with a set of carved steer head grips with pierced sections where the horns curl. Includes original shipping carton and Colt blue box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40 WCF

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John Adams Sr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Black Powder Frame L.D. Nimschke Tribute Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box and Letter

Lot 684

Signed Master Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolver

Manufactured in 2012 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Sr. The included Adams & Adams letter confirms the special serial number, caliber barrel length, black powder frame, C+ grade Nimschke style engraving, grip material, and nickel finish when completed on October 3, 2012. The letter further remarks this is the first in a series of only 25 guns engraved as a tribute to Louis D. Nimschke. The front of the frame has John Adams Sr.'s "ADAMS" signature. Also included is the original shipping carton with end label listing the special serial number, a Colt blue box and a set of hard rubber grips.

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Caliber / Gauge: 45 Long Colt

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Lot 691

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1982. Standard markings and features. With original Colt "woodgrain" box. Consecutively serial numbered to the following lot.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 692

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1982. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "wood grain" box. Consecutively serial numbered to the previous lot.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 693

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1979. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "wood grain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 694

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1988. Standard markings and features aside from the grips. Includes original factory box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 695

Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1975 in .44 Special, making the revolver very likely a special order. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "wood grain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 696

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1980. Standard markings and features aside from the grips. Includes original factory box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 697

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1982. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "wood grain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 698

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1981. Standard markings and features. Includes original factory "wood grain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 699

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1978. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "wood grain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Nickel Colt Third Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army with Extra Cylinder and Box

Lot 700

Colt Sheriff's Model Single Action Army with Extra Cylinder

Manufactured in 1986. Standard markings and features of the Sheriffs Edition, aside from the factory upgraded grips. Includes an extra matching numbered cylinder marked "44-40" and original Colt box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 701

Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1981. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "wood grain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Extremely Rare, Documented Special Order Set of Three Consecutively Numbered Pairs of 3rd Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolvers with Black Powder Frames, Boxes, Book, and Factory Letters Shipped to Colt Scholar Don Wilkerson -A) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Lot Contains 6 Items

Lot 1193

Three Consecutive Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolvers

This is a one of a kind set of six total revolvers in three finishes consecutively serial numbered as pairs (not as a six gun set). All of the revolvers are fitted with special order bevelled cylinders and have the black powder style frames. A & B have gold inlaid "1" and "2" on the top of the back straps. C, D, E, & F are "line cut engraved" with "1" and "2" on the top of the back straps. Wilkerson indicates this was done by Colt Master Engraver George Spring. All have full coverage special order finishes: A & B are "Mirror-Brite" blue. C & D are silver plated, and E & F are gold plated. They all have fleur-de-lis checkered, one-piece grips and black powder style frames. Guns A & B are pictured on page 242, and guns C & D, as well as the other pair shipped with E & F, are pictured on page 253 of the included copy of Don Wilkerson's "The Post-War Colt Single-Action Revolver, 1976-1986." Per Wilkerson's study, only 1% of all 3rd Generation Colts were factory engraved and had a finish other than blue or nickel, and only 2% of engraved revolvers were in .44-40. Only 3% of all consecutive sets were manufactured in this caliber, and only 4% of the consecutively numbered revolvers had special finishes. The factory letters all confirm the configurations and indicate that the revolvers were shipped in two pair sets to Don Wilkerson at The Single Action Shop on March 22, 1985. A & B are listed as a order 2922. C & D were order number 2923, and E & F were 2924. The revolvers all have the standard markings, including matching serial numbers, and have standard blade and frame groove sights. They come in a hardwood case fitted to the guns and have original boxes with matching numbers and factory documents including manuals. The included case was built specifically for this Wilkerson set of 6 revolvers.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44-40

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Lot 1712

Lew Horton Edition Colt Python Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1996 as one of only 80 ordered by Lew Horton in this configuration. The barrel is marked with the two line "PYTHON .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG." on the left and with the Colt address on the left. Fitted with a special 2 1/2 inch barrel with two ports on either side, blade front sight with red insert, adjustable rear sight, and rubber Colt grip. Includes a Colt hard case with no end label.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1713

Engraved Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1974. The revolver displays 75% coverage floral scroll engraving with zig-zag line and dot motifs as well as star busts on both sides and a raised relief eagle bust on the right side of the frame. Fitted with blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. The grips feature a scrimshawed big cat on the left panel and the Colt "serpentine" logo on the right. Includes original box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Excellent Factory Engraved Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver with Case and Factory Letter

Lot 1714

Cased Engraved Colt Diamondback Revolver with Factory Letter

The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as having a 6 inch barrel chambered in .22 LR with blue finish, stocks not listed, and class "A" engraving with engraver not listed when sent in a shipment of twelve to William Winkelman in Merrill, Wisconsin, on September 21, 1979. Winkelman owned Bills House of Guns, which was one of the largest firearms retailers in the state of Wisconsin prior to his retirement in 1988. Fitted with checkered rubber Colt grip with gold medallions. Grip frame marked "COLT ENG". Includes original Colt Custom shipping box, "VINCIT QUI PATITUR" marked leatherette display case, and spare set of checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions.

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Caliber / Gauge: 22 LR

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Lot 1715

Engraved Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Case

Manufactured in 2021 as part of a limited run with Davidson's. Standard markings and features as well as 90% coverage floral scroll engraving executed by Automated Finishing. Includes original Colt hard case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. Single Action Flat Top Sheriff's Model Revolver

Lot 1716

Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. Flat Top Sheriff's Model Revolver

Designed by Bill Grover to be an improvement on the Single Action Army design, this flat top Sheriff's Model revolver mirrors the frame of Colt's design so as the loading gate and ejector housing are on the left side of the revolver. The unfluted cylinder also operates in a counter clockwise fashion allowing for loading and unloading without removing the revolver from the shooter's dominant hand. This revolver features serrated blade front and adjustable rear sights, an octagonal ejector housing, and attractive figured Bisley style grips.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Scarce Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. Grover's Improved Number Five Single Action Revolver

Lot 1717

Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. Grover's Improved Number Five Revolver

Introduced in 1988. Designed by gunsmith Bill Grover of Texas Longhorn Arms as an homage and improvement on famed six gun shooter and gunsmith Elmer Keith's legendary "Number 5" revolver with a limited production of only 1,200. The revolver was designed by Grover to be loaded, and unloaded, from the right hand with the loading gate and ejector rod on the left side. The unfluted cylinder rotates in a counter clockwise manner as opposed to the more common clockwise motion traditionally found in revolvers. Fitted with a fixed blade front and adjustable rear notch sights on the octagon barrel marked "IMPROVED NUMBER 'FIVE'" on the top flat, an octagon ejector rod housing, and an attractive Bisley pattern smooth burl grip.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. One of One Thousand Single Action Flat Top Target Revolver

Lot 1718

Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. Single Action Flat Top Target Revolver

Designed by Bill Grover to be an improvement on the Single Action Army design, this flat top target style revolver mirrors the frame of Colt's design so as the loading gate and ejector housing are on the left side of the revolver. The unfluted cylinder also operates in a counter clockwise fashion allowing for loading and unloading without removing the revolver from the shooter's dominant hand. This revolver features Patridge blade front and three leaf (one standing two folding) rear sights, "ONE OF ONE THOUSAND" marked on the left barrel flat, an octagonal ejector housing, and attractive figured birdshead grips.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 special

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Lot 1719

Nickel Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box and Case

Manufactured in 1977. Standard markings and features. With glass top display case and reproduction Colt "woodgrain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1720

Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1982. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt "woodgrain" box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1721

Colt Python Double Action Revolver

Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt hard case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1722

Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Case

Standard markings and features except for the rosewood grips adorned with Colt medallions. With Colt original hard case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1723

Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Case

Manufactured in 1978. Standard markings and features. Includes a Colt hard case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1724

Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box

Manufactured in 1982. Serrated ramp front and elevation adjustable rear sights. Standard markings. With original box.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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Lot 1725

Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver with Case

Standard markings and features, with original Colt hard case.

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Caliber / Gauge: 44 Magnum

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Lot 1729

Korth Combat Model .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1985 with Patridge blade front and adjustable rear notch sights, two-piece barrel construction consisting of an outer shroud and rifled liner, standard markings and German proofs, import mark, "I Voted" sticker on the left grip panel, cylinder release at the right rear of the frame next to the hammer, serrated trigger with adjustable stop, and wide serrated hammer. Includes a German-language Willi Korth book and a briefcase-style hard case with a fitted foam insert.

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Caliber / Gauge: 357 magnum

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