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Lot #3291

Lot 3290: Engraved Pre-War Colt SAA Revolver with Silver Grips

Engraved Pre-World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver with "Call on Me and I Will Equalize" Inscription and Fancy Silver Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Lot 3290: Engraved Pre-War Colt SAA Revolver with Silver Grips

Engraved Pre-World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver with "Call on Me and I Will Equalize" Inscription and Fancy Silver Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 7, 2020

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Pre-World War I Colt Single Action Army Revolver with "Call on Me and I Will Equalize" Inscription and Fancy Silver Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: silver
Stock:
Item Views: 3623
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This revolver was manufactured in 1901 during Porfirio Diaz's long reign in Mexico. It features custom floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background on half of the visible surfaces. Aside from the blued small components it has a nickel-plated finish. The heavy grips are sterling silver with floral scroll work and textured patterns throughout and a gold colored Mexican coat of arms on the right. The underside of the right panel also has "925/IAK/AC". "925" is the purity mark for 92.5% sterling silver. The butt of the right grip is inscribed "JOS A SHARPE," and the left has "MEMPH. TEN." The back strap in stamped with "CALL ON ME AND/I WILL EQUALIZE." This is the short version of the famous quote "Be not afraid of any man no matter his size. When danger threatens, call on me and I will equalize" which is often said to have been inscribed on some early Colts and Winchesters.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom engraved, refinished, the silver grips are very good. The revolver has some slight handling and storage marks, faint cylinder drag lines, and minor flash marks. Mechanically excellent.



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