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Lot #197

Lot 196: Cole Agee Engraved Pair of Colt Official Police Revolovers

Documented Matching Cole Agee Master Engraved Pair of Colt Official Police Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Lot 196: Cole Agee Engraved Pair of Colt Official Police Revolovers

Documented Matching Cole Agee Master Engraved Pair of Colt Official Police Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Official Police Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 2773
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 90
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

These two Colt Official Police revolvers were manufactured in 1911 and 1944, respectively, and were subsequently embellished by Master Engraver Cole Agee. The accompanying Agee family documents state that these revolvers were bought by avid gun collector Chief Lynn "Tim" Kennedy and sent to Cole Agee for engraving. As indicated in the several included letters written by Agee, Chief Kennedy developed a friendship with Agee that began as early as 1948. Although the serial numbers are not mentioned, the engraving on these revolvers are clearly the work of Cole Agee and one handwritten letter from Agee references "a pretty pair" of revolvers he engraved for Kennedy. The revolvers feature near full coverage engraved floral scrollwork on a punch dot background.

Rating Definition:

Extremely fine as custom embellished by Master Engraver Cole Agee. The revolver retains 95% of the custom blue finish showing thinning on the grip straps, a cylinder drag line and slight loss at the sides of the muzzle. The grips are very fine showing a few minor handling marks and attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Official Police Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Official Police
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 2773
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 90
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Extremely fine as custom embellished by Master Engraver Cole Agee. The revolver retains 97% plus of the blue finish showing a cylinder drag line. The grips are excellent with attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent.



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