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This revolver, along with Skeeter’s enthralling writing, truly helped usher in the golden age
of handgun hunting, inspiring many to test their skill in the field. After Skeeter’s death in
1988, his son, Bart Skelton, a prolific firearms writer in his own right, became the custodian
of this legendary revolver until his death in 2023. The revolver itself has the standard
markings, including the early production serial number on the right of the frame. It is fitted
with a ramped blade front sight and an adjustable Micro notch rear sight. As previously
noted, the grip frame and trigger guard have been polished and the action is, very
noticeably, finely tuned. It is fitted with the grips that Skeeter made himself, which are very
finely figured and finely sanded to their personalized slim profile. Also included is Skeeter’s
tooled leather, early production, Lawrence 120F holster and a matching tooled leather
cartridge belt that he is said to have had made by a friend.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% of the original blue finish with the showing a smooth grey
patina in the form of mild holster wear, typical of a gun regularly used. The aluminum grip
frame polished bright by Skeeter Skelton. The grips are also fine as custom made by Skelton
with a few scattered light handling marks. The finely tuned action is mechanically excellent.
The holster and cartridge belt is fine with moderate wear and some age-related cracking.
This is an incredible opportunity to own the favorite handgun of arguably the most prolific
handgun writer ever, Skeeter Skelton!
Provenance: Charles “Skeeter” Skelton; Bart Skelton; Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 35,000 - 55,000