GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. COLT 3RD GEN 99292SA 44 SPCL MODERN; IVORY Cal. 44 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2" bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with model and Cal. marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with beautiful, smooth, 1-pc ivory grip with gold Colt medallions. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in Cal. 44 Spcl with 7-1/2" bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, factory Class C engraved in standard American style scroll, shipped to Cherry''s Sporting Goods, Genesco, IL on Sept 28, 1979 to order number 10723 in a 2-gun shipment. Also accompanied by an orig brown leatherette covered custom shop case with orange satin lining in the bottom and embossing on top and inside the lid. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, no disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers. Overall retains 99% plus crisp, orig factory blue and brilliant case colors. Hammer retains fire blue on top and rear edges, bright on the sides. Grip is crisp with sharp edges and a fine ivory patina. Case has a repaired hinge, otherwise is fine. 50062-61 JR119 (4,000-7,000)