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Lot 685:Colt Bankers Special Revolver 38 Colt New Police

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 685:Colt Bankers Special Revolver 38 Colt New Police

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Signed, Engraved, and Gold Embellished Colt Banker's Special Double Action Revolver

This revolver was manufactured in 1929. The "38 BANKERS/SPECIAL" marking on the left side of the barrel, a band at the muzzle, and the Rampant Colt on the left rear of the frame have all been highlighted with gold fill. A small oval "HOL" marking is on the left side of the trigger guard on the front shoulder. The "HOL" proof has been thought to be the inspector marking of Major Herbert O'Leary. The top of the barrel, sides of the frame, and cylinder between the flutes display attractive scroll engraving patterns with punch dot backgrounds. The smooth, creamy grips have golden Colt medallions. The crane and frame have the matching serial number. The trigger guard is signed "L WRIGHT" along the edge of the scroll engraving.

ConditionVery good as custom engraved and refinished. The revolver retains 98% of the blue finish and gold fill with some overall minor handling/storage marks and slight rotation marks on the cylinder. The grips are very fine with some slight age cracks forming. The action is excellent, and the markings and engraving patterns are crisp.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelBankers Special
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 Colt New Police
Barrel2 inch round
Finishblue
Griporiginal

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2584
Catalog page216
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