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Lot 1180:Howard Dove Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army with Case

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1180:Howard Dove Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army with Case

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Factory Howard Dove Signed Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Case, Box, and Factory Letter

The included factory letter lists this revolver in .45 caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, full royal blue finish, factory class "B" custom scroll engraving, gold inlays of a mountain lion head on the right of the frame, and a bobcat on the left side, one gold inlaid band at the front and rear of the barrel and cylinder, and a gold inlaid line border around the frame executed by Master Engraver Howard Dove, and furnished with a non-fluted cylinder when shipped to Bob's Guns and Supplies in Wever, Iowa on May 20, 1980. The factory letter also confirms the grip material. The engraving is signed "HOWARD DOVE COLT ENGRAVER 4-79 9" on the backstrap under the grip. Includes a Colt hardwood presentation case and original "woodgrain" box.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, an aged plum coloration to the loading gate, crisp engraving, and grips with typical age lines and attractive coloration. Mechanically excellent. Box and case are very fine.
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ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 Long Colt
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Griporiginal

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1945
Catalog page144
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