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Lot #193

Lot 192: Colt Detective Cole Agee Engraved Pre-War

Desirable Cole Agee Engraved Pre-War Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Lot 192: Colt Detective Cole Agee Engraved Pre-War

Desirable Cole Agee Engraved Pre-War Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable Cole Agee Engraved Pre-War Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: mother of pearl
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1930. This finely engraved revolver features 70% coverage foliate scroll engraving on a punch dot background with matching engraved panels between the cylinder flutes, and a checkerboard pattern on the crane. The engraving is cut through the original nickel finish in typical Cole Agee style and the original markings are left visible. Fitted with a pair of very fine mother of pearl grips with the classic steer head carving on the right panel. Includes the book "Cole Agee: Texas Engraver" by Jink Howard and two 8"x10" photographs of the revolver.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished. 85% nickel finish remains with sharp engraving, a few light handling marks, and some visible flaking on the front cylinder face. The grips are also very fine with just a few small chips along the edges, and some small surface scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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