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Lot 243:Bill Mains Master Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 243:Bill Mains Master Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Bill Mains Master Engraved Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver

This revolver is consecutively numbered with the previous two lots. All three were manufactured in 1968 and are in the same basic configuration and have "A," "B," or "C" respectively by a buffalo on the front of the frame indicating Master Engraver Bill Mains completed the work on the set. He worked on contract for Colt from 1967 to 1972 out of his home in Buffalo, New York. The patterns themselves are all the same scrollwork style, but the amount of engraving increases with each serial number making a very interesting set if all three are acquired. The markings are standard. The grips are numbered to the gun.

ConditionVery fine overall with some light scratches and marks, slight cylinder rotation marks, a few spots of light surface oxidation, crisp engraving and markings, and age cracks and natural tones on the grips. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassModern Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 Colt
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Griporiginal

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1734
Catalog page124
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