GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
FINE BILL MAINS ENGRAVED COLT STAINLESS STEEL PYTHON DA REVOLVER. COLT PYTHON K99125 357 MAG MODERN Cal. 357 Mag. All stainless steel with 6" vent rib bbl and standard adjustable sights. Mounted with Colt silver medallion black & gray checkered laminated grips. Revolver is engraved by Colt master engraver Bill Mains in about "B" coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Bbl and cyl are engraved to match and Mr. Mains' signature is incorporated in one scroll on the sideplate. Bill Mains was Colt's most prolific factory engraver, although his work is seldom recognized. The work that he did outside the factory on private commission is most often signed, as found here. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined Colt Custom Shop walnut case that has small medallion on the lid and a larger one inside the lid. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, has been fired but very little. Grips are fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is crisp. 50062-96 JR153 (3,500-6,500)