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Lot #3940

Lot 3939: Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Carved Pearl Grips

Shannon Signed Engraved Colt Army Special Double Action 32-20 Revolver with Carved Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3939: Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Carved Pearl Grips

Shannon Signed Engraved Colt Army Special Double Action 32-20 Revolver with Carved Pearl Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Shannon Signed Engraved Colt Army Special Double Action 32-20 Revolver with Carved Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32-20 WCF
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 875
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 309
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1909 and subsequently custom engraved with nearly full coverage scroll engraving with punched backgrounds and fitted with thick pearl grips with a carved steer head on the right panel. The right side of the grip strap under the grips is marked "ENGRAVED BY SHANNON" (Walter T. Shannon), and the left side of the butt is marked "J.O. APLAN" (collector/dealer James O. Aplan).

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom embellished with only light handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent.



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