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Lot #3290

Lot 3289: Engraved Gold Plated Colt SAA Revolver

Beautiful Aaron Pursley Signed Master Engraved Gold Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3289: Engraved Gold Plated Colt SAA Revolver

Beautiful Aaron Pursley Signed Master Engraved Gold Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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Beautiful Aaron Pursley Signed Master Engraved Gold Plated First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Case

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: gold/blue
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1700
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1914 and subsequently embellished by Firearms of Engravers Guild of America member Master Engraver Aaron "Duke" Pursley. The guild recognizes Pursley as one of only 45 master engravers in the country. Pursley signed his work "A. PURSLEY" on the underside of the trigger guard. The revolver features beautiful floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background covering most of the surfaces. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address inside an engraved panel on top and "45 COLT" stamped on the left side, the left side of the frame is marked with the two-line patent dates followed by a circled Rampant Colt, and the back of the cylinder has Rampant Colt. The revolver is gold plated while the small parts have a nitre blue finish. Matching numbers are found on the frame, trigger guard and back strap.

Rating Definition:

Extremely fine as embellished by Master Engraver Aaron Pursley. The revolver retains 98% plus of the gold plating showing extremely limited mild flaking. The small parts retain 99% plus of the nitre blue. The grip is fine with missing inlays and sliver (underside). Mechanically fine.



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