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LOT 1615
Factory Engraved Colt
Third Generation Single
Action Army Revolver with Stag Grips, Box,
and Factory Letter - Serial no. SA96690, 45 LC cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, stag grips. The
included factory letter confirms the current barrel
length, caliber, nickel finish, stag grips, and
factory Class D engraving carried out
by an engraver “Not Listed” when it
was shipped to Jerry’s Sporty Center,
Inc. of Newington, CT, on June 24,
1993. The engraving is beautifully
executed broad scroll over a fine
punchdot background. Includes
original shipping box and Colt
blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish showing limited handling evidence. The shipping box is very good and the blue box is excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
LOT 1616
Factory Engraved Third Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Birdshead Pearl Grips and Box
- Serial no.
99023LH,
45 LC cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 2001 as part of a special run for Lew Horton Distributors. The revolver has factory Class C scroll engravings on a punchdot background and bird’s head grip frame with pearl grips. Includes original shipping
box and Colt blue box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original nickel finish, a few small spots of discoloration on the triggerguard, and otherwise limited handling evidence. The boxes are very fine. Mechanically excellent.
396 Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1617
Factory Jan
Gwinnell Engraved Third Generation Single Action Army
Revolver with Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. S48056A,
32-20 cal., 4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, original grips.
The included factory letter confirms the Class B factory
engraving carried out by Colt Expert Engraver Jan
Gwinnell (signed on grip frame), the black
powder frame, caliber, barrel length, finish,
and grip material when it was shipped to
Wilkerson Family LLC of Kansas City, MO, on
November 18th, 2008. Wilkerson Family LLC
was owned by Donavon Wilkerson, author
of many books on Colt’s, and specifically
the Colt Single Action Army. The right of the front strap
is signed “Colt Engr. Jan L. G.” under the grip. Includes original factory
shipping box and blue box.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% original nickel finish with only limited handling evidence. The boxes are excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1618
Jan Gwinnell Factory Master Engraved Colt Third
Generation Sheriff’s Model Single Action Army Revolver
with Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. S48226A, 32 WCF cal.,
2 inch round bbl., nickel finish, original grips. The included
factory letter confirms the 2 inch barrel chambered
in .32/20, grip material, nickel finish and Class
“B” expert level engraving executed by Jan
Gwinnell (signed on grip frame) when shipped
to Wilkerson Family LLC in Kansas City, Missouri
on November 8, 2008. Includes original shipping
box and Colt blue box
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99%
plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Shipping box is very fine with some storage and handling marks. Blue box is excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,500