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Lot 1177: Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Cased Factory Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Renowned Colt Author and Historian Don Wilkerson with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1177: Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Cased Factory Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Renowned Colt Author and Historian Don Wilkerson with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Cased Factory Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver Inscribed to Renowned Colt Author and Historian Don Wilkerson with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: original
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 158
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included factory letter lists this revolver has having a 4 3/4 inch barrel chambered in .44/40 with blue finish, gold inlaid bands at the front and rear of the barrel and cylinder as well as a gold inlaid border on the frame with the inscription "One of the last post war Colt Single Action Revolvers/made for Don Wilkerson" on the backstrap and "December 30th, 1983" on the butt when shipped to The Single Action Shop in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on December 22, 1983. The factory letter also confirms the grip material and George Spring as the engraver. Includes a Don Wilkerson collection box with the gun's information on it as well as a display case with lid plaque inscribed "ONE OF THE LAST POST WAR COLT/SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS MADE FOR/DON WILKERSON-DECEMBER 30, 1983". Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.



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