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Lot #1474
Lot #1476

Lot 1475: Alvin White Signed, Engraved, and Inlaid Colt Python Revolver

Outstanding Alvin White Signed, Master Exhibition Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Colt Python Double Action Revolver with "GAS" Prefix Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Lot 1475: Alvin White Signed, Engraved, and Inlaid Colt Python Revolver

Outstanding Alvin White Signed, Master Exhibition Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Colt Python Double Action Revolver with "GAS" Prefix Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 26, 2023

Estimated Price: $18,000 - $27,500
Price Realized:
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Outstanding Alvin White Signed, Master Exhibition Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Colt Python Double Action Revolver with "GAS" Prefix Serial Number

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 8 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1777
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 384
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Beautifully embellished by Colt Master Engraver Alvin White. The barrel features the standard one-line address on the right side of the barrel, the model and caliber markings on the left, with a matted rib on top. Alvin A. White's signature "A.A.W." marked on the right of the grip frame under the panel, and "4" marked on the left side. The masterful embellishment features 80% plus Arabesque scroll engraving along the frame, barrel, under lug, and cylinder flutes. The engravings are enhanced with gold border lines along the edges of the frame, trigger guard bow, boxing the barrel embellishments, and highlighting the back of the cylinder flutes. The left side of the frame behind the recoil shield also features a gold inlaid "Rampant Colt" accented within the scroll. It is fitted with a fixed blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, along with a pair of checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. The "GAS" serial number prefix was purportedly reserved for guns produced for or on behalf of a former Colt Industries Chairman of the Board, George A. Strichman, who served in the roll from 1963 to 1984. Two other Alvin White enhanced Colt Python revolvers, serial numbers GAS-0 and GAS-00, are a part of the Autry Museum of the American West collection.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall as professionally embellished by Alvin White, with 99% plus of the blue finish retained, along with very limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. An outstanding and particularly attractive example of an engraved Python as embellished by one of the most well-renowned master engravers of the past century.



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