ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Manufactured in 1973, with standard Colt factory markings on the frame and slide. Features an all matte stainless finish, with grips made of stag. Includes a notarized affidavit attributing both pistols as the former property of Texas Ranger Captain E. J. "Jay" Banks. Banks became a Texas Ranger in 1947, after previous work in local, county, and state law enforcement. In 1950 he, along with other Rangers, are credited with apprehending the notorious Los Angeles-based gangster Meyer Harris "Mickey" Cohen in the Kemp Hotel in Wichita Falls, Texas, "escorting" him to a plane out of Texas, and "advising" him to never return. Banks was also involved in bringing the notorious killers Gene Paul Norris and Bill Humphrey to justice in 1957 after a high speed chase and shootout which ended in the deaths of both Norris and Humphrey. According to the document, both pistols were carried and used by Capt. Banks, and eventually sold to a personal friend after he retired. Includes a "DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY" marked Texas rangers badge, made from a Mexican silver coin.

Very fine as a personal firearm of a Texas Ranger, with 85% of the original electroless nickel finish remaining. Several minor handling marks across both the slide and frame, along with light edge wear and staining of the finish. The stag grips are very fine, with appealing grain character contrasted with a fine polish. Mechanically excellent.

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Manufactured in the 1973, with standard Colt factory markings on the frame and slide. Features an all matte stainless finish, with grips made of stag. Shares the same background information as lot "A." Provenance: Texas Ranger Captain Jay Banks; Property of a Gentleman

Very fine as a personal firearm of a Texas Ranger, with 80% plus of the original electroless nickel finish remaining. Several minor handling marks across both the slide and frame, along with light edge wear, spotting, and discoloration of the finish. The stag grips are very fine, with appealing grain character contrasted with a fine polish. Mechanically excellent. A fleeting opportunity to own a pair of pistols owned by a Texas Ranger, and makes a fitting timing to commemorate the Texas Ranger's Bicentennial.