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Lot 519: Factory Engraved Gold Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Exquisite Factory Engraved and Signed, Gold Plated Colt Single Action Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 519: Factory Engraved Gold Plated Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Exquisite Factory Engraved and Signed, Gold Plated Colt Single Action Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $9,500 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Exquisite Factory Engraved and Signed, Gold Plated Colt Single Action Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: gold
Grip: original
Stock:
Item Views: 1765
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 390
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This extremely attractive revolver was manufactured in 1991 and shipped in 1992 with Class D scroll and punch dot engraving. Standard one-line address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 45" left side barrel markings, with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Standard fixed sights, completely gold plated and fitted with two piece smooth grips with gold Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, gold plated finish, grip material with gold medallions, Class "D" factory American style scroll engraving and that it was shipped as the sole gun to Armsmear II, Anaheim, California on Colt Custom Shop order number 4160, October 20, 1992. Denise Thirion's "DT" initials can be found on the front of the frame, below the cylinder pin, entwined into the engraving. Complete with the original maroon Colt factory box with Colt Custom Shop label confirming grip material and engraving. Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gold finish with extremely fine storage marks, with crisp engraving and grip with attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine. This is an outstanding example of Denise Thirion's Masterful work which is always in high demand!



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