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Lot 1146:Colt "The Old World Engraver Sampler" Single Action Army

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1146:Colt "The Old World Engraver Sampler" Single Action Army

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Denise Thirion Factory Expert Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army "The Old World Engravers Sampler" Revolver with Factory Letter and Case

The included factory letter lists this revolver as chambered in .45 Colt with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, nickel finish, buffalo horn with silver medallions grips, expert engraving performed by Denise Thirion when shipped to Lew Horton Dist. Co., Inc. in Westboro Massachusetts on September 19, 1997. The letter further remarks that the revolver features Class "B" expert level engraving emulating the patterns of Gustave Young, Louis Nimschke, Rudolph Kornbrath, and Cuno Helfricht, as well as the Colt Serpentine logo on the top of the backstrap inlaid in blue ceramic by Steve Kamyk. The right side of the frame is signed with Therion's intertwined "DT" initials. Includes a Colt glass top display case.

ConditionExcellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassModern Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 Long Colt
Barrel5 1/2 inch round
Finishnickel
Griphorn

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1647
Catalog page141
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