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Lot 3306: Colt Single Action Army Revolver 45 LC

Cased Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 3306: Colt Single Action Army Revolver 45 LC

Cased Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Custom Engraved Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: gold/silver
Grip: pearl
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 204
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1880 and subsequently custom engraved with gold and silver finish. The revolver is heavily decorated with deep relief floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the barrel and frame with eleven gambling related illustrations scattered through the engraving. They include dice, a stack of money, gambling chips, a derringer, playing cards, a knife, a Colt 45 bullet, horse shoes, headstone, a clock, shot glasses and card suits. The back strap is inscribed "Guns, Gambling God & Glory". The floral scroll engraving extends to the trigger guard, butt, top strap and rear portion of the ejector housing with a floral design around the screw. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, the three line patent marking is on the left side of the frame and the matching serial number is on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The remaining standard markings have been covered with engraving. The ejector housing, cylinder, hammer, trigger and frame screws are gold and the balance is silver. The revolver is fitted with slim profile smooth pearl grips. Complete in a trunk shaped wooden case with brass accents and fitted yellow fabric lining, with plastic plaque.

Rating Definition:

Professionally custom embellished with 99% of the gold and silver finishes remaining. The grips are excellent with only light handling marks. The engraving and markings remain sharp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good as custom made. A unique custom "Gamblers Glamorous" Colt 45.



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