December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2023
Given the legends, 1966 manufacture date of frame, and checkering pattern, probably built by Jim Clark Sr.. Arisocrat style full length Bomar rib with black-on-black front and rear sights. Right sight signed " "Clark" HEAVY SLIDE / KEITHVILLE, LA. 71047", added to typical Colt rollmarks. Barrel hood with "COLT .38 SPEC. / KIT" marks. Interior of slide marked "457" (last 3 digits of S/N), and "877"; clear polishing marks. Front strap and backstrap checkered in widely spaced "chipped" pattern. Fully checkered walnut grips with inset Colt medallions. Serrated small parts; trigger set to a shade over 2#. Accompanied by an extra .38 Special magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good as customized, checkering is still very sharp. Action is very smooth, trigger is very good with minimal takeup. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. A good example produced by one of the masters of pistolsmithing.