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LOT 520
Denise Thirion Expert Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver Displayed at the 2005 Colt Collectors Show with Factory Letter - Serial no. S38720A, 32-20 cal., 3 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, original grips. The included factory letter
confirms the 3 1/2 inch barrel chambered in .32/20, nickel finish, grip material, and “C” class expert engraving cut by Denise Thirion when shipped to Ridge Runner Guns & Antiques in Prescott, Arizona on October 26, 2005. The letter further confirms the revolver was used by Colt as a “Show Gun” and was displayed at the 2005 Colt Collectors Show in Kansas City, Missouri.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 521
Colt Third Generation
Single Action Army “The Old World Engravers Sampler” Revolver - Serial no. SAMPLER0026, 45 LC
cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, horn grips. Manufactured in 1997 as one of 500 revolvers engraved in the style of the classic Colt Master Engravers.
The revolver displays floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background on the barrel, ejector rod housing, front sight, frame, and shoulders of the trigger guard. The top of the ejector rod housing and left side of the frame feature wavy line motifs, and a starburst on the ejector rod housing. The back strap, butt, and front of the trigger guard
and bow have an intertwining line motif. “COLT” is engraved and highlighted in blue enamel at the top of the back strap. “L.D. NIMCSHKE G.YOUNG/C. HELFRICHT R. KORNBRATH” is inscribed on the butt. Fitted with a pair of horn grips with Colt medallions.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp
engraving. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 522
Cased Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver - Serial no. SA26547, 45 LC cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1983. The barrel, frame, cylinder, and back strap display approximately 50% coverage floral scroll engraving. Matching numbers found on the frame, trigger guard, and
back strap which is also marked “COLT ENG”. The partial serial number “457” is marked on the front cylinder face with “26547” inside both grips. Includes Colt Custom Shop presentation case. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks, a very faint cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving and grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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