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Lot 1985: Buffalo Bill Historical Center Winchester Museum Colt SAA

Serial Number 3 Cased Buffalo Bill Historical Center Winchester Museum Factory Engraved and Gold and Silver Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1985: Buffalo Bill Historical Center Winchester Museum Colt SAA

Serial Number 3 Cased Buffalo Bill Historical Center Winchester Museum Factory Engraved and Gold and Silver Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Serial Number 3 Cased Buffalo Bill Historical Center Winchester Museum Factory Engraved and Gold and Silver Plated Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: silver/gold
Grip: original
Stock:
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Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 418
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

This revolver is the third of 250 revolvers manufactured by Colt and engraved and plated by the Colt Custom Gun Shop for the Winchester Museum at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. The cases were produced by Arno Werner, Chief Bookbinder for Harvard's Houghton Library until 1982. It has "Buffalo Bill Historical Center/WINCHESTER MUSEUM/1 of 250" on the left side of the barrel along with a man on horseback. The left side of the frame has "FEB. 28. 1846/JAN. 10. 1919" in place of the usual patent marking followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The dates represent Buffalo Bill Cody's birth and death. The recoil shield has a bison head, and Cody's signature is engraved on the back strap. The rest of the engraving consists primarily of traditional American scrollwork with dot backgrounds. The engraving was done by A.A. White Engravers. The left grip has a rendition of Cody's face and his "TE" cattle brand, and both grips have Custom Shop medallions.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 99% plus original gold and silver finish remaining, showing some mild aging on the silver, light cylinder rotation marks, and general light handling and storage marks. The grips are very good with light scratches and marks and some mild edge wear including small chips. Mechanically excellent.



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