Manufactured in the 1970s by the Colt Custom Shop as part of a special run of guns specifically for Robby Shipley of the Shipley Donut Company, Houston, Texas. It is believed that Shipley gifted the guns to friends and associates and about 100 were made. The pistol is equipped with a Gold Cup trigger and has standard Colt factory markings with the addition of "ROBBY SHIPLEY SPECIAL" on the right side of the frame. Provenance: The Gus Cargile Collection

Very fine overall, retaining 90% plus original nickel finish with dark spotting visible on the frame, frosting on the polished surfaces, and some wear to the checkering. Mechanically excellent..