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LOT 560
Outstanding Ben
Lane Jr. Signed
Master Engraved
and Gold Inlaid Pair of Colt
Second Generation Single Action Army
Revolvers with Case -A) Colt Single Action
Army Revolver - Serial no. 44644SA, 45
Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/
gold finish, ivory grips. This magnificent
set of Colt Single Action Army revolvers was
engraved by highly regarded Master Engraver
Ben Lane Jr. Each gun in the set displays gorgeous near
full coverage floral scroll engraving over a matted background for contrast along with dual gold
inlaid bands at the muzzle, breech, and rear of the cylinder, as well as gold borders around the
hammer and sides of the frame. Both guns also display a detailed semi-relief inlaid bison on the
loading gate and a bust of a Native American warrior opposite it on the recoil shield. The guns are
signed on their respective butts “BEN LANE JR. - ENGRAVER” in a banner set amongst scroll, and
the backstraps are inscribed “John F. Bickley”. The guns are both fitted with a highly attractive set
of ivory grips with scrimshawed “JFB” monograms on the right panel for gun “A” and the left panel
for gun “B”. Included with the set is a two gun presentation style case with brass plaque reading
“Colt Single Action Army 45’s/serial numbers/44644 44645/Engraved Especially For JOHN F.
BICKLEY/By/Ben G. Lane Jr./Amarillo Texas/1976” along with a badge made from a Mexican coin
reading “JOHN F. BICKLEY/LOCKNEY/TEXAS/TEXAS RANGER COMMER. COMM.” The identity of Mr.
Bickley is uncertain, though there is a John F. Bickley Jr. and a John F. Bickley III whom were active
members of the community at the time of presentation in this area, though which man received
these guns remains a mystery.