GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ONE PIECE MOTHER OF PEARL GRIP. COLT SAA SA 07081 44 SPECIAL MODERN; C&R Cal. 44 Special. 7-1/2" bbl, blue and case color finish, 1-pc Mother of Pearl grip. Engraving coverage is class "A" with scroll around bbl address and on either side of muzzle. Gold band at breech and at muzzle. Frame is engraved with scroll at the rear that continues to the sides of the trigger guard. Recoil shield has a scallop pattern which is matched on loading gate. Small scroll in front of cyl on top of frame. Backstrap only has small scroll on either side of hammer, balance is bare. Cyl has scroll over each chamber and a gold band at the rear. Engraving is expertly executed with very fine stippled background. Gold bands are also expertly executed and very straight. There is no engraver''s signature apparent on the gun. Bbl has 1-line address on top and Colt SAA cal mark on left side. Front sight is of the fat style with a high profile. Frame has a 2-line patent mark on forward left side with Rampant Colt logo to the right without circle. SN matches on frame, trigger guard and backstrap. 7081 is stamped on the front face of the cyl. 1-pc Mother of Pearl grip is built around wood blocks on the inside and is not marked. Accompanying this revolver is a Colt Factory Letter confirming cal, bbl length, blue finish with stocks not listed. No mention is made of engraving. Shipment was to Howco Distributors Inc., 122 Lafayette Avenue, Laurel, MD on November 24, 1978 in a shipment of 2 guns. Accompanied by a dovetail construction oak presentation casing w/ blue velvet interior and a block for 6 cartridges. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and ejector rod retain nearly all of the blued finish applied after engraving with only a few slight scratches. Bbl markings are sharp. Front sight is full sized with some staining on right side. Bore is bright with sharp rifling and a couple of small stains at the muzzle. Engraving is crisp. Frame retains nearly all case colors applied after engraving with only miniscule handling marks. Engraving and markings are crisp. Hammer retains nearly all of the blue finish on top and back with sides polished bright and a couple of small scratches on left side. Trigger guard has nearly all of the blue finish applied after engraving with a couple of small scratches. All markings and engraving are sharp. Backstrap retains nearly all of the blue finish applied after engraving. Cyl retains nearly all of the blue applied after engraving with a slight rust stain around base pin at front of cyl. A couple of chambers also have some slight staining. Engraving is crisp. Grip is fine with no chips and vibrant hues. A masterfully engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver with gold inlay. 50062-63 TEP (3,000-5,000)