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LOT 1593
Angelo Bee Signed, Master Engraved, and Gold
Inlaid Smith & Wesson Model 66-2 Double Action
Revolver - Serial no. AAT7387, 357 magnum cal., 6
inch solid rib bbl., stainless finish, walnut grips. Features
red ramp front and microclick rear sights and standard
markings. Barrel 75% coverage floral scroll and wavy line engraving. The frame
is engraved to match as well as having a prairie scene with a raised relief gold white-tailed deer on the left and a mountain sheep on the right. The revolver is signed “A BEE” for Master Engraver Angelo Bee as well as having his trademark bee stamp. Fitted with checkered S&W medallion target grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as embellished by Master Engraver Angelo Bee, with scattered light handling marks, a ding on the bottom of the right
grip panel, and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1594
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 Double Action Revolver - Serial no. 29K7837, 357 magnum cal., 2 1/2 inch solid
rib bbl., stainless finish, goncalo alves grips. Manufactured in 1978/79. Standard markings and features as well as 75% coverage floral
scroll engraving.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with scattered handling marks, crisp engraving, a cylinder drag line, and grips retaining most of the varnish. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 1595
Angelo Bee Signed, Master
Engraved, and Gold Inlaid
Smith & Wesson Model
66-2 Double Action Revolver - Serial
no. AFZ4157, 357 magnum cal., 3 inch
solid rib bbl., stainless finish, walnut grips.
Features red ramp front and microclick
rear sights and standard markings. Barrel
75% coverage floral scroll and wavy line engraving.
The frame is engraved to match as well as having a
Savanna scene with a raised relief gold elephant on
the left and a gold kudu on the right. The left scene is
signed “A BEE” for Master Engraver Angelo Bee as well as
having his trademark bee stamp. Fitted with checkered S&W medallion grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as embellished by Master Engraver Angelo Bee, with light handling marks, crisp engraving, and a couple blemishes in the overall crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 1596
Denise Thirion Signed Master
Engraved Smith & Wesson Model
19-5 Double Action Revolver - Serial
no. 99K9282, 357 magnum cal., 2 1/2 inch
solid rib bbl., blue finish, smooth grips. Manufactured
in 1981 and subsequently embellished by Master
Engraver Denise Thirion. The barrel and frame feature
nearly full coverage floral scroll engraving with wavy line
motifs on the barrel rib, top strap, and rear of cylinder. The revolver is signed “D. THIRION” beneath the right grip panel. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as embellished by Master Engraver Denise Thirion overall, retaining 95% plus original blue finish
with limited handling marks, a faint cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. The ill fitting grips are very fine with an attractive aged coloration. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
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