GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE BILL MAINS ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH PRESENTATION CASE. COLT 2ND GEN SAA 82868SA 45 COLT MODERN Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and 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 circle. Revolver is engraved in about "A" coverage by Colt master engraver Bill Mains. Engraving is in foliate arabesque patterns that have fine shaded and pearled background. Cyl, bbl, backstrap, buttstrap and trigger guard are engraved to match. Heel of buttstrap is inlaid with a tiny gold buffalo, the signature of Mr. Mains. Bill Mains was Colt's most prolific factory engraver by a large margin. When Colt asked him not to sign his work he developed the small buffalo logo as his signature and most of his factory work is so marked. Mounted with matching numbered Rampant Colt/Eagle hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a fine dovetailed walnut presentation case that has blue velvet lining and a cartridge block containing 6 cartridges. Lid is inlaid with a small rosewood diamond. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains 99%+ glossy factory style blue and bright factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Trigger guard has a purple cast from low bluing salts temperature. Backstrap shows bright blue. Grips are crisp, as are the mechanics. Brilliant shiny bore, appears to be unfired. 50062-56 JR154 (3,500-5,500)