May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
Manufactured in 1985 by the Colt Custom Shop with special features including factory bullseye ejector rod head, blackpowder frame, and factory birds head grip. Masterfully engraved by a collaboration of 2 Colt Master Engravers, Howard Dove (who was also a Master Engraver for Winchester) and Bryson J. Gwinnell. Dove engraved the gun in approximately full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting floral sunbursts and geometrics as well as arrows on each side of top strap. Gwinnell engraved one side of frame with 2 Braves waiting to attack as a stagecoach rolls by, and a cowboy shootout on the other. Signed "HM Dove - Scroll" on right side of toe and "GUNFIGHT AND INDIAN SCENE'S [sic] / ENGRAVED BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL" on left. Mounted with a 1 piece pair of walnut grips inset with a brass five pointed Sherriff star on left grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the nickel plating remaining. Engraving is sharp. Nitre blued small parts are excellent and retain virtually all of their nitre bluing. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.