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Lot #3278
Lot #3280

Lot 3279: Highly Embellished 1st Gen. Colt SAA Revolver with Carved Grip

Engraved, Gold and Silver Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Buffalo Head Carved Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3279: Highly Embellished 1st Gen. Colt SAA Revolver with Carved Grip

Engraved, Gold and Silver Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Buffalo Head Carved Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Engraved, Gold and Silver Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Buffalo Head Carved Grip

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/gold/silver
Grip: carved
Stock:
Item Views: 1517
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1924 and subsequently professionally embellished. Although unsigned, this high art firearm features a near full coverage floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background by the hand of a master artisan. The revolver has an overall blue finish. The engraving on the cylinder, frame, back strap and butt is highlighted in gold and silver. The ejector rod housing, loading gate, cylinder pin, trigger and screws are plated in gold. The remaining surfaces feature an engraving highlighted in gold. The one-piece grip has checkering on the left side and a fabulous relief carved buffalo head on the right side. The grip straps are numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as professionally elaborately custom embellished, retaining 99% of all respective finishes showing minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering and carving on the grip. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Legendary Mac McCroskie Collection



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