GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
CASED ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.COLTSAA35491238 SPECMODERN; C&RCal. 38 Spec. 5-1/2" bbl, full blue finish, engraved, no grips. Engraving is of scroll patent with punch dot background and borders around bbl address. Engraving is nearly full coverage on bbl, frame, backstrap and cyl. Engraving is nicely executed. Bbl has 1-line address on top and Colt SAA cal mark on left side. Front sight is fat, high profile type. Frame has 2-line patent mark on forward left side with Rampant Colt logo without circle to the right. SN matches on frame, backstrap and trigger guard. Assembly number 254 is stamped on loading gate and right rear of frame. Hammer has fine knurling and is polished bright. Cyl has last 2 digits of SN stamped on rear face. Case is made of walnut, nicely joined with two latches, three hinges, and a cartridge block for 6 cartridges. Accompanied by a letter from Colt Archives stating that they have no record for this gun but also stating that it was manufactured between January 18 and 24, 1934. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, as totally refinished after engraving. Bbl and ejector rod retain almost all of the blue finish. Markings and engravings are sharp. Front sight has been slightly trimmed. Frame, trigger guard and backstrap have nearly all of the reblued finish. Sight groove on top strap has been cut square. Markings and engravings are sharp. Cyl has nearly all of the blue finish with slight high point wear. Engraving and markings are sharp. Case is fine with miniscule scratches on the outside and a very good padded blue lining. A very attractive engraved Colt Single Action that just needs a nice set of grips. 50062-33 TEP (3,000-5,000)