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B) Colt Single Action Sheriff’s Model Revolver - Serial no. FREEDOMNo1, 357 magnum cal., 3 3/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, original grips. The included factory letter confirms the custom serial number, 3 3/8 inch barrel, .357 Magnum chambering, royal blue finish with fire blue screws, trigger, and cylinder pin, grip material and engraving as executed by Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove, as well as the double ebony presentation case designed to fit both this pistol and “A” with a compliment of accessories to match the grips when shipped to Universal Firearms Ltd. DBA Bell’s Gun & Sport Shop in Franklin Park, Illinois on September 26th, 1987. The letter further lists the revolver as having the special “FREEDOM No1” serial number flush gold inlaid, type “B” American scroll engraving, one wide and one thin band at the front of the barrel with a pattern engraved between the bands, model designation flush gold inlaid on the barrel, flush gold leaf inlaid scroll engraving on the front sight, flush gold inlaid scroll engraving on both sides of the hammer, raised gold scroll work and flush gold inlaid borders on the frame, raised gold inlaid liberty bell on the loading gate, two flush gold inlaid cylinder bands
with line cut pattern engraved between the bands, flush gold inlaid design and scroll engraving between the cylinder flutes, raised gold and silver inlaid Eagle and Shield with a banner inscribed “LIBERTY OR DEATH” on the recoil shield, 13 stars flush gold inlaid beneath the eagle, and scroll engraving on the backstrap and triggerguard bow with flush gold inlaid accents, as well as being a set with the included New Frontier Sheriff’s Model revolver bearing the serial number “JUSTICE No1”. The revolver is signed “HOWARD DOVE-COLT ENGR.” on the butt under the grip.
CONDITION: Excellent plus overall as factory engraved and inlaid by Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. The late Howard Dove’s extraordinary work is highly desirable amongst collectors, this rare presentation cased set would be the pinnacle of any serious Colt Collection!
Estimate: 50,000 - 80,000
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