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Lot 644: Ray Viramontez Engraved and Gold Inlaid S&W Model 66-1 Revolver

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 644: Ray Viramontez Engraved and Gold Inlaid S&W Model 66-1 Revolver

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $12,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent Ray Viramontez Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 66-1
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 6 inch solid rib
Finish: stainless
Grip: plastic
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 462
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

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".

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as embellished by Ray Viramontez, with limited handling marks, some minor discoloration around the rear sight, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving with an attractive coloration to the grips. Mechanically excellent. This revolver would be right at home in any engraved firearm collection!



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