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Lot #3282

Lot 3281: Weldon Bledsoe Engraved and Gold Plated Colt SAA Revolver

Documented Weldon Bledsoe Signed, Cattle Brand Engraved, Inscribed and Gold Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3281: Weldon Bledsoe Engraved and Gold Plated Colt SAA Revolver

Documented Weldon Bledsoe Signed, Cattle Brand Engraved, Inscribed and Gold Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Documented Weldon Bledsoe Signed, Cattle Brand Engraved, Inscribed and Gold Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Relief Carved Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Colt
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: gold plated
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 2133
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 124
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1992 and subsequently masterfully embellished by Weldon Bledsoe, a former student of the legendary Cole Agee, who innovated the "cattle brand" style of engraving. This revolver shows the typical Texas style of those two well-known engravers with the almost 100% coverage cattle brand logos, floral scroll, and punch dot background engraving. The back strap has the inscription: "ENGRAVED ESPECIALLY FOR DICK STAFF/BY WELDON BLEDSOE." The engraving is signed with Bledsoe's mark very discreetly on the right side of the frame and also bears the "2 Lazy 2 P" brand that is very typical of his work. The bone grip panels each feature a high relief carved eagle. Included is a letter dated 1 June, 1993 from Bledsoe listing the revolver by serial number and stating that is was one of the last guns that he would be engraving.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as masterfully embellished by Weldon Bledsoe and retains 98% gold plating with some mild thinning at the edges. The grips are very fine with typical hairline age cracks and crisp carving overall. Mechanically excellent.



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