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Lot 1604: Cased Bertram Edmonston Engraved Colt 38 Super Pistol

Cased Bertram Edmonston Engraved Colt Custom Shop 38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Lot 1604: Cased Bertram Edmonston Engraved Colt 38 Super Pistol

Cased Bertram Edmonston Engraved Colt Custom Shop 38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Cased Bertram Edmonston Engraved Colt Custom Shop 38 Super Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 super
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 1858
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 461
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The included letter from FEGA Master Engraver Bertram Edmonston states that this pistol was engraved by him as part of his own inventory and confirms the grip material. The pistol features his own version of Victorian era scroll on the slide and frame with the slide having micro bead borders and the scrollwork having deep relief backgrounds. The pistol is signed with a simple script "B" under the left grip. Housed in a wooden glass top display case. Included with the lot is a copy of Guns and Ammo magazine with the cover story article signed by Edmonston.

Rating Definition:

Excellent as engraved by FEGA Master Engraver Bertram Edmonston, retaining 99% plus nickel finish with limited handling marks, some fading of the background, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.



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