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Lot 3644: Two Factory Embellished Colt 3rd Generation Colt SAA Revolvers

Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Bryson Gwinnell Master Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3644: Two Factory Embellished Colt 3rd Generation Colt SAA Revolvers

Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Bryson Gwinnell Master Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $9,000 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: original
Stock:
Item Views: 3139
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 299
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The accompanying factory letter confirms both revolvers as being chambered in .44/40 with 7 1/2 inch barrels, full royal blue finish, grip material, Fleur-de-lis grip checkering, Type "C" factory engraving done by Master Engraver Bryson Gwinnell when shipped with the included double walnut French fitted presentation case to Sile Distributors, Inc. in Meriden, Connecticut on May 24, 1985. The remarks of the letter mentions the gold inlaid band at front and rear of the barrels as well as the rear of the cylinders. "BJ GWINNLL COLT ENGR" signed on both "A" and "B" grip frames. Includes original Colt "woodgrain" boxes for each gun.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving. Sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with limited storage and handling marks. Box is very good with storage and handling marks.



B) Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: checkered
Stock:
Item Views: 3139
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 299
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

See "A".

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage and handling marks.



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