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LOT 1418
Documented Tom Selleck Cased Special Order Colt Factory Signed, Engraved, and Gold Inlaid Three Gun Magnum P.I. Commemorative Set with Tom Selleck and NRA National Firearms Museum Letters -A) John Adams Sr. Signed Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Serial Number “MAGNUM-1” Colt Special Combat Government Model Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. MAGNUM-1, 45 ACP cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue/gold finish, checkered grips. The included Tom Selleck letter states this set was made for him by the Colt Custom Shop with the serial numbers “MAGNUM-1” through “MAGNUM-3,” in reference
to Selleck’s massively successful role starring as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. This role saw Selleck, and his equally famous Ferrari 308 GTS, solving crimes in paradisaical locations across Hawaii. A fourth pistol, a Colt MkIV Series 80 Combat Commander serial number “MAGNUM4” was also made in addition to this set. The Selleck letter also states that after the success of his 1990 film “Quigley Down Under,” he acquired the Shiloh Sharps rifle built for the movie (also featured in this auction in Lot 1066), which inspired him to have the three-gun set made to commemorate the show that he states “literally changed my life.” This set was subsequently loaned to the NRA Firearms Museum where it was on display to the public along with other well known Hollywood guns, including the Smith & Wesson Model 29 from “Dirty Harry” and Beretta 92FS from “Die Hard,” with an included NRA National Firearms Museum letter signed by Director
Philip Schreier thanking Selleck for the temporary loan. The set, comprised of a Special
Combat Government (MAGNUM-1), Special Combat Officer’s (MAGNUM-2), and MkV Series
80 Mustang (MAGNUM-3) model, is housed in an aged Colt walnut display case with green
felt interior and included key. “MAGNUM-1” is fitted with fixed blade front and adjustable
“BO-MAR” rear sights, and an attractive set of checkered grips marked “MAGNUM-1” on
the interior. The slide and frame feature 50% coverage masterfully executed floral scroll
engraving with a punch dot background and gold inlaid serial number “MAGNUM-1” on
the right side. The left side of the frame under the grips is marked “CCS5” and the right side
marked “TSI” and “ENG J. ADAMS” for Colt Master Engraver John Adams Sr. Also
included with the set is a copy of “Hollywood Guns: An NRA National Firearms
Museum Production” which features the set when it was on display.
CONDITION: Excellent as master engraved by John Adams Sr. for Tom Selleck,
retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling evidence and
crisp engraving. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering. The case
is very fine with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A truly unique
opportunity to own a one of a kind commemorative “Magnum P.I.”
set special ordered by Tom Selleck and displayed by the NRA
National Firearms Museum.
B) John Adams Sr. Signed Factory Master Engraved and
Gold Inlaid Serial Number “MAGNUM-2” Colt Special
Combat Officer’s Model Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. MAGNUM-2, 45 ACP cal., 3 5/8 inch round bbl., blue/gold
finish, checkered grips. Cased with item “A” and item “C,” see
the description for item “A.” Fitted with fixed blade front and
notch rear sights with tritium inserts, and an attractive set of checkered grips marked
“MAGNUM-2” on the interior. The slide and frame feature 50% coverage masterfully
executed floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background and gold inlaid serial number
“MAGNUM-2” on the right side. The left side of the frame under the grips is marked “CCS5”
and the right side marked “ENG J. ADAMS” for Colt Master Engraver John Adams.
CONDITION: Excellent as master engraved by John Adams Sr. for Tom
Selleck, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with light cycling wear
and oxidation under the rear sight, otherwise minimal handling marks
and crisp engraving. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
C) John Adams Sr. Factory Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Serial
Number “MAGNUM-3” Colt MkV Series 80 Mustang Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. MAGNUM-3, 380 ACP cal., 2 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue/gold finish, checkered grips. Cased with item “A” and item “B,” see
the description for item “A.” Fitted with fixed blade front and notch rear sights with tritium inserts, and an
attractive set of checkered grips marked “MAGNUM-3” on the interior. The slide and frame feature 50% coverage
masterfully executed floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background and gold inlaid serial number “MAGNUM-3” on the right side. The frame is not signed under the grips like with “MAGNUM-1” and “MAGNUM-2,” but it is more than likely that Colt Master Engraver John Adams Sr. performed the work on this pistol as he did the other two.
CONDITION: Excellent as master engraved by John Adams Sr. for Tom Selleck, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Tom Selleck Collection.
Estimate: 45,000 - 55,000
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