*CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF KEN HURST ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.

SN 42818SA. These 1966 produced revolvers are identical in configuration, both are in Cal. 45 Colt, blue & color cased hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frames have 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Both are mounted with smooth 1-pc ivory grip, each with last 2 digits of matching number to their respective revolver. Revolvers are nearly identically engraved with full coverage extraordinary engraving by master engraver Ken Hurst. Revolvers are signed “K. HURST” on bottom front of each frame & left side of the front & backstraps under the grip. Front strap of each revolver is also stamped “RY”. As noted, revolvers are virtually identically engraved with the exception that No. 42818SA has a gold inlaid howling wolf on left recoil shield with a gold inlaid wolf track on loading gate. No. 42819SA has a gold inlaid buffalo head on the left recoil shield & a gold inlaid buffalo track on loading gate. The remainder of the full coverage engraving consists of outstanding, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Engraving extends completely over the frames, bbls, backstraps, buttstraps & trigger guards ejector housings & cyls. Front sights are engraved in feather patterns on each side. Backstraps each have an eagle’s head in the center with an American shield at the top. The entirety of the frames, sides of the hammers, trigger guards, backstraps, buttstraps, ejector housings & both ends of the bbls are inlaid with gold wire. The ejector housings have extra wide tapered inlays. Grips are made in the orig manner of 2-slabs of “certifiable pre-ban elephant ivory” attached to a wooden spacer block. This is an incredible set of Colts that will be impossible to duplicate today. Ken Hurst was a master engraver for Colt well into the 1980’s when he left to form his own engraving school & team of engravers in Virginia. Mr. Hurst has engraved extraordinary examples of just about any kind of firearm imaginable. He has continued to engrave for Colt, Winchester, Ruger & private commissions. Represented her is some Mr. Hurst’s finest work. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, both revolvers all matching including grips. Overall they retain virtually all of their fine custom finish with bright Colt-style blues with beautifully muted case colors. Color case hardening is covered with lacquer. Grips are crisp & new with light ivory patina. Overall both revolvers appear to be crisp & new and unfired, possibly unturned. 50061-46, 50061-47, JR125 IVORY (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2090

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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	2090	$14,375.00	CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF KEN HURST ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS. SN 42818SA. These 1966 produced revolvers are identical in configuration, both are in Cal. 45 Colt, blue & color cased hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & cal marking on left side. Left side of frames have 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Both are mounted with smooth 1-pc ivory grip, each with last 2 digits of matching number to their respective revolver. Revolvers are nearly identically engraved with full coverage extraordinary engraving by master engraver Ken Hurst. Revolvers are signed “K. HURST” on bottom front of each frame & left side of the front & backstraps under the grip. Front strap of each revolver is also stamped “RY”. As noted, revolvers are virtually identically engraved with the exception that No. 42818SA has a gold inlaid howling wolf on left recoil shield with a gold inlaid wolf track on loading gate. No. 42819SA has a gold inlaid buffalo head on the left recoil shield & a gold inlaid buffalo track on loading gate. The remainder of the full coverage engraving consists of outstanding, intertwined foliate arabesque patterns that have fine pearled background. Engraving extends completely over the frames, bbls, backstraps, buttstraps & trigger guards ejector housings & cyls. Front sights are engraved in feather patterns on each side. Backstraps each have an eagle’s head in the center with an American shield at the top. The entirety of the frames, sides of the hammers, trigger guards, backstraps, buttstraps, ejector housings & both ends of the bbls are inlaid with gold wire. The ejector housings have extra wide tapered inlays. Grips are made in the orig manner of 2-slabs of “certifiable pre-ban elephant ivory” attached to a wooden spacer block. This is an incredible set of Colts that will be impossible to duplicate today. Ken Hurst was a master engraver for Colt well into the 1980’s when he left to form his own engraving school & team of engravers in Virginia. Mr. Hurst has engraved extraordinary examples of just about any kind of firearm imaginable. He has continued to engrave for Colt, Winchester, Ruger & private commissions. Represented her is some Mr. Hurst’s finest work. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. Special Note:* This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, both revolvers all matching including grips. Overall they retain virtually all of their fine custom finish with bright Colt-style blues with beautifully muted case colors. Color case hardening is covered with lacquer. Grips are crisp & new with light ivory patina. Overall both revolvers appear to be crisp & new and unfired, possibly unturned. 50061-46, 50061-47, JR125 IVORY (10,000-20,000) – Lot 2090 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*CONSECUTIVE NUMBERED PAIR OF KEN HURST ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 2ND GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVERS.