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Lot 639: Engraving Sample Colt Second Generation Single Army Revolver

Documented Alvin A. White Signed Master Engraved Factory Engraving Sample Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Lot 639: Engraving Sample Colt Second Generation Single Army Revolver

Documented Alvin A. White Signed Master Engraved Factory Engraving Sample Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 14, 2021

Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000
Price Realized:
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Documented Alvin A. White Signed Master Engraved Factory Engraving Sample Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearlite
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 405
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in the 1960s as a sample of Class "B" engraving, this revolver is mentioned by serial number on page 365 of "The Book of Colt Engraving". Along with this gun, there were two others engraved (Class "A" and Class "C" respectively") by Alvin W. White and were featured on the back cover of the 1963 Colt Catalog. Initials "A.A.W." found on the right side of the front strap under the grips. White worked with Colt from 1961 to 1976. During this time, he would engrave Single Action Army revolvers for the likes of J. Edgar Hoover, Richard Nixon, and John F. Kennedy as well as appearing on the covers of nearly every major firearms magazine from the time. This revolver features floral scroll engraving on a punchdot background with wavy line borders on the barrel, frame, cylinder flats, rear of the cylinder, triggerguard, and back strap. Includes custom display case by Smith and Falsetti and Single Action Shooting Society badge.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with a few minor handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent with minimal handling marks.



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