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LOT 679
John Adams Jr. Signed
Master Engraved
Nimschke/Theodore
Roosevelt Tribute Series
Colt Third Generation
Single Action Army
with Box and Engraving
Letter - Serial no. AA013N,
45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch
round bbl., silver/gold finish, carved grips.
Manufactured with a special serial number
for Adams & Adams Engravers, this revolver has been meticulously transformed into a replica of Theodore Roosevelt’s iconic silver and gold plated Single Action Army. The revolver displays Nimschke style floral engraving on a punch dot background with zig-zag line, fan, and geometric accents as well as Roosevelt’s signature “TR” monogram on the recoil shield. The triggerguard near the butt has been signed with Adams Jr.’s “intertwined JAJR” initials. The left side of the grip has a carved bison head with Roosevelt’s monogram on the right side. Included with the revolver is an Adams & Adams letter confirming the caliber, barrel length, black powder frame, engraving, grip material and carving, and finish with a completion date of April 14, 2014. The letter further remarks that the revolver is part of their Nimschke tribute series and is an accurate depiction of Roosevelt’s revolver. Includes a Colt blue box and original shipping carton.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus silver and gold plating with limited handling marks, an attractive patina on the silver plating, and an nicely aged coloration on the grips. Mechanically excellent. Box and carton are both excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 680
Engraved and Inscribed Single Action
Shooting Society Colt Third
Generation Single Action Army
Revolver with Box - Serial no.
20188SASS, 45 cal., 5 1/2 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, smooth grips.
Manufactured in 2001. The revolver
displays 75% coverage floral
scroll engraving on a punch-dot
background as well as the “SASS”
serial number suffix and “Dr. John Bass”
on the back strap. The inscription on the back strap is likely
the name of a previous owner’s SASS persona. Matching serial
numbers, sans prefix, are found on the frame, triggerguard, an
strap. With original shipping carton and Colt blue box. Its mate serial number SASS20188 is also
available in the following lot
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 681
Engraved and Inscribed Single
Action Shooting Society Colt
Third Generation Single Action
Army Revolver with Box - Serial
no. SASS20188, 45 cal., 5 1/2 inch
round bbl., nickel finish, smooth
grips. Manufactured in 2001. The
revolver displays 75% coverage
floral scroll engraving on a punch-dot
background as well as the “SASS” serial
number prefix and “Dr. John Bass” on the back strap. The
inscription on the back strap is likely the name of a previous
owner’s SASS persona. Matching serial numbers, sans prefix, are
found on the frame, triggerguard, and back strap with partial serial
number “188” on the front of the cylinder. With original shipping carton and Colt blue box. Its mate serial number 20188SASS is also in the previous lot.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent.
472 Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 682
John Adams Triple Signed Master Engraved
Colt Third Generation Single Action Army
Revolver with Carved Steer Head Grips
and Box - Serial no. SA94435, 44-40 WCF cal., 5
1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, carved grips.
Manufactured in 1992 and subsequently engraved
by Master Engraver John Adams. The barrel has a
single band at the muzzle and at the frame with a
spray of floral scroll from either end with the barrel
markings on individual panels. Even the front sight
on this revolver is engraved. The frame shows
approximately 85% coverage floral scroll with a
burst coming off the cylinder pin release, another burst on the ejector rod housing, a fan on the recoil shield and loading gate, and patent dates on a ribbon. The cylinder, triggerguard, and back strap are engraved to match. The work is signed twice on the back strap under the grip and once on the bottom of the barrel “J. ADAMS”
with the addition of “6.7.95” between the back strap signatures. Fitted with a set of carved steer head grips with pierced sections where the horns curl. Includes a shipping carton and Colt blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, spots of oil staining, crisp engraving, and an attractive coloration on the grips. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 683
John Adams Jr. Signed Master Engraved
Colt Third Generation Single Action Army
Revolver with Relief Carved Steer Head
Grips and Box - Serial no. S04432A, 44-40 WCF
cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, carved
grips. Manufactured in 1993 and subsequently
embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr.
The barrel is engraved with two bands engraved at
the muzzle and near the frame with sprays of floral
scroll coming form the frame flanking the barrel
address and caliber marking. The frame is engraved with near full coverage floral scroll with a starburst on the front of the frame, coming off the cylinder pin release on the left side, and on the ejector rod bump on the right, floral bloom on the loading gate, and leafy motif on the top strap. The hammer, cylinder, triggerguard, and back strap are engraved to match. The engraving is signed on the triggerguard under the grip “J. ADAMS II 6/7/95”. The revolver is fitted with a set of carved steer head grips with pierced sections where the horns curl. Includes original shipping carton and Colt blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent as embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Jr., retaining 99% plus nickel finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and crisp grip carving with an attractive aged coloration. Mechanically excellent. Box is excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 684
John Adams Sr. Signed Master Engraved Colt Black Powder Frame L.D. Nimschke Tribute Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Box
and Letter - Serial no.
AA001N, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inches
bbl., nickel finish, checkered grips. Manufactured in 2012 and subsequently embellished by Master Engraver John Adams Sr. The included Adams & Adams letter confirms the special serial number, caliber barrel length, black powder frame, C+ grade Nimschke style engraving, grip material, and nickel finish when completed on October 3, 2012. The letter further remarks this is the first in a series of only 25 guns engraved as a tribute to Louis D. Nimschke. The front of the frame has John Adams Sr.’s “ADAMS” signature. Also included is the original shipping carton with end label listing the special serial number, a Colt blue box and a set of hard rubber grips.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as engraved by Master Engraver John Adams Sr., retaining 99% plus nickel finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box and shipping carton are very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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