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Lot #1701

Lot 1700: Adams & Adams Nimschke Tribute Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Documented Adams & Adams Signed No. 10 of 25 L. Nimschke Tribute Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Lot 1700: Adams & Adams Nimschke Tribute Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Documented Adams & Adams Signed No. 10 of 25 L. Nimschke Tribute Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Adams & Adams Signed No. 10 of 25 L. Nimschke Tribute Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Box

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: checkered
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 345
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The accompanying letter Adams & Adams Custom Firearms Engravers letter confirms that this revolver is the 10th in a series of only 25 guns to be engraved by Adams & Adams as a tribute to Colt Master Engraver Louis D. Nimschke and features "C+" coverage in Nimschke style with gold bands and gold inlays, a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, bluing and case colors by Turnbull and grips carved by Dennis Holland. The Colt factory markings are retained. A gold inlaid Rampant Colt is featured on the recoil shield, and a gold inlaid "COLT" is feature on top of the back strap. The barrel is signed "A+A" ahead of the cylinder pin. Comes with the Colt blue box and shipping box. The shipping box has a Colt factory end label numbered to the gun and referencing the revolver as a "Custom Single Action Army."

Rating Definition:

Near mint as professionally embellished showing only the slightest handling marks. The box is excellent.



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