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  • Lot #1193
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Lot 1193: Three Consecutive Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolvers

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 9, 2023

Lot 1193: Three Consecutive Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army Revolvers

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 9, 2023

Estimated Price: $20,000 - $35,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: Mirror-Brite blue
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 1373
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

Near new with original box. There are some slight storage marks overall. Mechanically excellent. The box has minor storage wear, and the case has only a few minor marks.



B) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: Mirror-Brite blue
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 1373
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with only light overall storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The box has some minor storage wear.



C) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: silver
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 1373
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with light overall storage marks and some light cylinder drag lines. Mechanically excellent. The box has some minor storage wear.



D) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: silver
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 1373
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with light storage marks and a few slight cylinder drag lines. Mechanically excellent. The box has some minor wear from storage.



E) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: gold
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 1373
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Rating Definition:

Near new with light storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The box has some storage wear especially on the right side at the top.



F) Colt Factory Engraved Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: gold
Grip: original to the gun
Stock:
Item Views: 1373
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 160
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection; The Esteemed Personal Collection of Native South Texas, Vincete Sepulvedha, Property of a Gentleman

Rating Definition:

Near new with only slight storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The box has some minor wear from storage.



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