These revolvers are pictured and discussed on pages 478-481 of "The Art of the Gun: Magnificent Colts, Selections from the Robert M. Lee Collection Vol. II" by Lee and Wilson. This pair of revolvers has consecutive serial and assembly numbers, beautiful scroll engraving patterns on 90% of the metal surfaces, standard markings accented by engraved borders, gold plating on the cylinders (non-matching numbers on the front faces) and small parts, nickel plating on the remaining parts, "George Allen" inscribed in script along the back strap, one piece style pearl grips (two panels each bonded to a wood spacer), and are complete with a rhinestone encrusted size 42 cartridge belt and holster rig with "NUDIE'S RODEO TAILORS" markings and engraved sterling silver buckles and tips. Also included are 45 nickel plated cartridges for wearing with the cartridge belt. Nudie Cohn's North Hollywood store was popular, especially by the late 1960s, and outfitted some of the biggest names in American popular culture, including Elvis Presley, Elton John, John Lennon, Gene Autry, Michael Jackson, Liberace, "The Rhinestone Cowboy" Glenn Campbell, Ronald Reagan, Roy Rogers (his Nudie's rig and pair of Colts recently sold for $85k!), and numerous other musicians, actors, and big names. He claimed to be the first to use rhinestones on clothing and invented the rhinestone suit in 1940 and was well-known primarily for clothing not gun leather. This is likely a one-of-a-kind holster rig made all the more rare by the very fine revolvers with it. George Allen was a Colt collector from Florida who Wilson states was known to wear flamboyant outfits at shows. It was also owned by Craig Jackson and Robert M. Lee and is now up for auction.

Very fine as custom engraved and plated. The revolver retains 98% plus of the gold and silver plating and has minor handling and storage marks, thin cylinder drag lines, slight aging, and some very minor fading on some of the high points. The grips are very good and have a slightly stained appearance on top, iridescent colors throughout, and some very minor blemishes. It is mechanically excellent and has crisp markings and engraving patterns. Some of the ammo has some oxidization, but the cartridges are presentable. The belt and holsters are in excellent condition with a few absent rhinestones and only minimal storage type wear. Nudie's items are highly collectible in an of themselves, and this complete set, with its flashy Colts, is sure to get some serious attention.

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Very fine as custom engraved and plated. 98% plus of the original finish remains. There is only some thin drag lines on the cylinder, minor edge wear, and general light handling and storage type marks. The grips are very good with minor handling wear, a chip on the toe of the right panel, and attractive natural colors. It is mechanically excellent and has crisp markings and engraving. Provenance: Robert M. Lee Collection.