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Consecutively Serialized Pair of Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolvers with Relief Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips -A) First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 324613, 45 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. This pair of consecutively serialized Colt Single Action Army Revolvers were originally manufactured in 1912 and subsequently professionally custom embellished factory style. The engraving covers 75% of the surface with floral scrollwork on a punch dot background along with fan patterns on the recoil shield and loading gate, star burst ahead of the two-line Hartford barrel address, and zig-zag line motifs throughout. The revolvers wear a set of pearl grips featuring a jeweled eyed relief carved steer head with gold horns on opposite grip panels. Matching respective serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally custom embellished with 98% plus of the nickel plating remaining. The grips are also very fine with a small chip near the bottom (right panel), crisp carving, and highly attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. B) First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. 324614, 45 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. See “A.” CONDITION: Very fine as professionally custom embellished with 98% plus of the nickel plating remaining. The grips are also very fine with some chipping along the bottom edge (right panel), crisp carving, and highly attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive set of relief carved pearl stocked engraved Colt SAAs. Provenance: The Gateway Collection. Estimate: 11,000 - 16,000
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