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Lot 493: Pair of Robert Burt Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolvers

Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Robert Burt Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Game Scene Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Lot 493: Pair of Robert Burt Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolvers

Cased Pair of Consecutively Serialized Robert Burt Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Game Scene Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 25, 2023

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $15,000
Price Realized:
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A) Third Generation Colt Single Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/gold inlay
Grip: original
Stock:
Item Views: 1251
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 410
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The accompanying factory letter confirms that this consecutively serialized pair of Colt SAAs were engraved and gold inlaid by Colt Master Engraver Robert Burt and were shipped as a pair in a double presentation case on October 26 1979 to Interstate Distributing Co. of Little Rock, Arkansas. The factory letter also confirms the configurations and details of Robert Burt's engraving with the consecutive serial numbers and unfluted cylinders listed as "special features". Both guns have fixed blade front sights on the barrels with standard one line manufacture markings on the top, and single gold bands at the front and rear, gold bands at the front and rear of the cylinders, and gold borders on the frames. Gun "A" features Colt "Class B" engraving on the cylinder, frame, and barrel, with a gold inlaid brown bear's head on the right side of the frame, and a pronghorn antelope on the left. Gun "B" features a gold inlaid wolf on the right side of the frame, and a grizzly bear on the left. Matching respective serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and both grip panels. The pair of revolvers comes in a "Colt Custom" wood case as noted in the factory letter.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of the original blue finish and gold inlays with limited handling marks. The case is very good with some minor surface scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip: original
Stock:
Item Views: 1251
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 410
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall retaining 99% plus original blue finish and gold inlays with limited handling marks, and traces of a cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent.



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