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Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 8,500 - 12,000
390
LOT 1483
Excellent Howard Dove Signed Master Engraved and Gold Inlaid Ruger New Model Blackhawk Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 46-38947,
45 Long Colt cal., 4 5/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, smooth grips. Features fixed bland front
and adjustable notch rear sights. With
standard factory markings, along with
“Rampant Colt/H.M. DOVE/COLT ENGR.
‘800.” marked on the bottom of the
frame. Custom engraved by Howard
Dove with floral scroll and gold inlay
across the barrel, cylinder, and frame. A
gold inlaid Confederate flag is on the left
side of the recoil shield. Includes an extra
matching engraved .45 ACP chambered
cylinder. Howard Dove was known as the
“Official Engraver” by the Colt Collectors
Association, and one of only two engravers in more modern times to be employed by both the Colt custom shop and Winchester at the same time before his death in 1994. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam war, where he served as a member of the Green Berets in country.
CONDITION: Excellent overall as master embellished by Howard Dove, retaining 98% of the blue finish, with edge wear, slight spotting within recesses of floral engraving on installed cylinder, and some light handling marks.