This iconic Rampant Colt bronze is one of a limited run of 50 that was designed by Colt Master Engraver, Alvin A. White. The colt is rearing on its hind legs clutching the broken point of a lance in its mouth, and the handle of the lance between its front legs. This symbol of defiance and determination is synonymous with Colt firearms and in many ways has become an American cultural icon due to the influence Colt had in taming the American West. This statue is based very closely on one of the many variations of the logo that was utilized by the company throughout the years. White has signed this piece "A A White" discreetly on the backside of the lance facing the colt's chest. It is also numbered "26/50" on the backside of the handle of the lance. The statue stands approximately 12 inches tall to the tip of the ear including the hardwood plinth, which has a diameter of approximately 7 1/4 inches and a felt bottom. There is a leather plaque attached to the plinth marked "THE RAMPANT COLT/A.A. WHITE/26/50". Includes a copy of George Gamble and R.L. Wilson's "A Life's Tapestry of a Collector, The Gamble Collection" where this statue is pictured and identified on pages 262-263. Provenance: The George F. Gamble Collection

Exceptionally fine, showing an attractive brown patina on the bronze, only the slightest handling/storage marks on the hardwood plinth, and some mild wear on one corner of the leather plaque.