GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. COLT 3RD GEN 85804SA 45 COLT MODERN; IVORY Cal. 45 Colt. 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 extraordinary 1-pc ivory grip with silver Colt medallions. Revolver is engraved in A+ patterns with about 40-50% coverage foliate arabesque patterns which extend over the top strap and sides of the bbl. Backstrap is engraved with a fan pattern at the top and foliate arabesque patterns on the backstrap & trigger bow. Matching patterns are on the ejector housing. Trigger guard & frontstrap are a bright purple color from low bluing salts temperature at the factory. This 1977 produced Single Action is accompanied by an orig brown leatherette covered custom shop casing with orange lining in the bottom and gold embossing on top and inside the lid. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, plus. Overall retains 99% plus crisp orig finish with bright blues and brilliant case colors. Grips is crisp with sharp edges and a mellow ivory patina. No disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers. Case is fine. 50062-57 JR120 (4,000-7,000)