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LOT 1180
Factory Howard Dove Signed Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Third Generation Single Action Army
Revolver with Case, Box, and Factory Letter - Serial no. SA05025, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, original grips.
The included factory letter lists this revolver in .45 caliber with a 7 1/2 inch barrel, full royal blue finish, factory class “B” custom scroll engraving, gold inlays of a mountain lion head on the right of the frame, and a bobcat on the left side, one gold inlaid band at the
front and rear of the barrel and cylinder, and a gold
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inlaid line border around the frame executed by Master Engraver Howard Dove, and furnished with a non-fluted cylinder when shipped to Bob’s Guns and Supplies in Wever, Iowa on May 20, 1980. The factory letter
also confirms the grip material. The engraving is signed “HOWARD DOVE COLT ENGRAVER 4-79 9” on the backstrap under the grip. Includes a Colt hardwood presentation case and original “woodgrain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks, an aged plum coloration to the loading gate, crisp engraving, and grips with typical age lines and attractive coloration. Mechanically excellent. Box and case are very fine.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1181
Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army
Revolver with Case - Serial no. SA08031, 45 Long Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/ casehardened finish, hard rubber grips.
Manufactured in 1978. Fitted with blade front and
fame notch rear sights. The revolver displays factory Type “D” open floral scroll engraving with
“COLT ENG” on the left side of the triggerguard under the grip. Includes a Colt Custom Shop fitted leatherette case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with
limited handling marks, crisp grip checkering, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine with some storage and handling marks and a tear on the internal hinge cover. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1182
Colt Eldorado Special Edition Single Action Army Revolver with Box - Serial no. S38987A, 45 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch
round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured
in 2005 as 1 of 25. Standard markings and features of the limited edition Includes original shipping box and Colt blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish
and case colors with minimal handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Boxes are excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
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