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LOT 1174
John Adams Signed Engraved Colt Third Generation Sheriff’s Model Single Action Army Revolver with Box, Factory Letter, and John Adams Letter - Serial no. SA69299, 45 LC cal., 3 inch round bbl., nickel finish, original grips. The included factory letter lists this revolver as having
a 3 inch barrel chambered
in .45 Long Colt with nickel
finish as well as confirms the
grip material when shipped
on May 25, 1989 to Lew
Horton Distr. Co. Inc. in
Westboro, MA. A John Adams
letter is also included stating that he engraved the revolver with “B” plus coverage. The engraving consists of American style scroll work on the front sight, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap with a starburst on either side of the frame and “HMS” on the backstrap. The underside of the barrel is signed “J ADAMS”. The original Colt heritage box is included with the revolver.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, a light cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1175
Cased Consecutive Pair of Jim White Signed Master Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolvers -A) Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. S39197A, 38 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., grey finish, smooth grips. Originally ordered as a consecutive set of full blue Single Action Army revolvers, the pair as since been transformed into pieces of art by FEGA Master Engraver Jim White. The barrels feature a band of light wavy line engraving with a single line cut behind it, a six inch flourish on either side of the barrel address consisting of floral scroll and checkerboard patterns with the caliber marking on a scroll, small flourish on the front sight and serrated back. The ejector rod housing feature feathering on the top and bottom with flourishes from either end on the side. The frames display near full coverage scroll and punch dot and checkerboard motifs with feathering on the top strap and a flower on the ejector bump. The engraving further carries these motifs down the backstrap and onto the butt where is spills over onto the bottom of the trigger guard, bow and envelops the screw. The engraving on this wonderful pair extends as far as to be on the screw heads and butts. Ahead of the serial numbers both are signed “J. WHITE/ENGR”. The duo is housed in a double gun case reminiscent of European dueling pistols with a green interior. Included with the set is the original Colt invoice, a Nutmeg Sports letter of authenticity for the grips, and Jim White’s sketches for the engraving of the revolvers. CONDITION: Excellent as engraved by Jim White. Retains 99% plus professionally applied grey finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and the lightest front cylinder face flash marks. Grips have a highly attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. B) Colt Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. S39198A, 38 WCF cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., grey finish, smooth grips. See “A”. CONDITION: Excellent as engraved by Jim White. Retains 99% plus professionally applied grey finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and the lightest front cylinder face flash marks. Grips have hightly attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
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