*RARE ENGRAVED COLT OFFICER’S MODEL MATCH DA REVOLVER.

*RARE ENGRAVED COLT OFFICER’S MODEL MATCH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 912043. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, ramp mounted, partridge front sight with fully adjustable rear sight. Fitted with smooth Colt medallion pearl grips. Revolver is covered with about Class B engraving with about 60% coverage, fine foliate & floral, and arabesque patterns with a fine stippled background. It has extra polished royal blue. Accompanied by an orig chocolate/brown, hinged-lid box with warranty card & safety pamphlet. Also accompanied by a copy of an email from Kathy Hoyt, Colt Historian dated Sept. 24, 2003 wherein she identifies this revolver with royal blue finish, but indicates that it was supposed to be inscribed to Vice-President Richard M. Nixon (which was apparently not done) and that it was charged to the Arms Sales Expense and shipped to F.A. Roff, Jr. July 23, 1956. Mr. Roff was President of Colt at that time. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig royal blue factory finish, appears unfired. Grips are wonderful with lots of fire & colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is equally fine. 4-57040 JR564 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1082	$7,475.00	RARE ENGRAVED COLT OFFICER’S MODEL MATCH DA REVOLVER. Cal. 38 Spcl. SN 912043. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, ramp mounted, partridge front sight with fully adjustable rear sight. Fitted with smooth Colt medallion pearl grips. Revolver is covered with about Class B engraving with about 60% coverage, fine foliate & floral, and arabesque patterns with a fine stippled background. It has extra polished royal blue. Accompanied by an orig chocolate/brown, hinged-lid box with warranty card & safety pamphlet. Also accompanied by a copy of an email from Kathy Hoyt, Colt Historian dated Sept. 24, 2003 wherein she identifies this revolver with royal blue finish, but indicates that it was supposed to be inscribed to Vice-President Richard M. Nixon (which was apparently not done) and that it was charged to the Arms Sales Expense and shipped to F.A. Roff, Jr. July 23, 1956. Mr. Roff was President of Colt at that time. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains virtually all of its orig royal blue factory finish, appears unfired. Grips are wonderful with lots of fire & colors. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is equally fine. 4-57040 JR564 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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