*ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL DUAL CALIBER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL DUAL CALIBER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA39187. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40) & 44 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 3″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address with model number on left side and caliber on right side which only shows 44-40. Mounted with smooth ivory 2-pc grips with gold Colt medallions numbered to this revolver. Revolver is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with about 40% coverage on frame and each side of the bbl with a fan pattern at top of back strap and foliate arabesque pattern on the heel and a foliate pattern on trigger bow. Left recoil shield is inlaid with a flat gold 5-pointed Texas star with fine shaded engraving and there is a gold band inlaid around muzzle and frame end of bbl. Cyls are engraved identically with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. SN was observed on bottom of frame and on left side of the front & back straps under the grip. Last four digits of SN are stamped around the cyl bushing holes. Left side of butt strap under the grip is engraved “B. GWINNELL” (Bryson Gwinnell, Colt Master Engraver). Accompanied by a burgundy 1-pc cardboard box with both end flaps detached and the label end flap missing. Also accompanied by its owner’s manual and various small pamphlets. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as the “1987 Las Vegas Auction Firearm” in caliber 44-40 with extra 44 Spcl. cylinder, 3″ bbl, blue finish with smooth ivory grips with gold medallions, factory engraved “Class ‘B’ Master Level Engraving —” and describes the gold inlays. Letter also gives the engraver’s name as “Colt Master Engraver, Bryson Gwinnell” and that it was accompanied by a glass top walnut case. It was sold at auction to Mr. Kevin Cherry at the 1987 Las Vegas Antique Arms Show and shipped to Cherry’s Sporting Goods, Greensboro, NC, on March 11, 1987 in a 1-gun shipment to Colt Custom Shop Order #2380. Also accompanied by a notarized statement dated Aug. 23, 2010, from Robert Carradine, brother of David Carradine, certifying that “This Colt Single Action Army, serial number SA39187, was originally auctioned by Colt at the 1987 Las Vegas Antique Arms Show. It was engraved by Colt Master Engraver Bryson Gwinnell. I acquired it for David in 1998 and he wore it at End of Trail (Colt letter included).” PROVENANCE: From the private collection of the late actor, David Carradine. CONDITION: New & unfired, unturned retaining virtually all of its orig factory blue & case colors. Cyl bushing of the 44 Spcl. cylinder is cracked at front edge. Box shows heavy wear with both end flaps detached and one missing. 4-40810 JR260 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	1474	$5,175.00	ENGRAVED 3RD MODEL DUAL CALIBER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA39187. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40) & 44 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 3″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address with model number on left side and caliber on right side which only shows 44-40. Mounted with smooth ivory 2-pc grips with gold Colt medallions numbered to this revolver. Revolver is engraved in foliate arabesque patterns with about 40% coverage on frame and each side of the bbl with a fan pattern at top of back strap and foliate arabesque pattern on the heel and a foliate pattern on trigger bow. Left recoil shield is inlaid with a flat gold 5-pointed Texas star with fine shaded engraving and there is a gold band inlaid around muzzle and frame end of bbl. Cyls are engraved identically with foliate arabesque patterns on the lands between the flutes. SN was observed on bottom of frame and on left side of the front & back straps under the grip. Last four digits of SN are stamped around the cyl bushing holes. Left side of butt strap under the grip is engraved “B. GWINNELL” (Bryson Gwinnell, Colt Master Engraver). Accompanied by a burgundy 1-pc cardboard box with both end flaps detached and the label end flap missing. Also accompanied by its owner’s manual and various small pamphlets. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as the “1987 Las Vegas Auction Firearm” in caliber 44-40 with extra 44 Spcl. cylinder, 3″ bbl, blue finish with smooth ivory grips with gold medallions, factory engraved “Class ‘B’ Master Level Engraving —” and describes the gold inlays. Letter also gives the engraver’s name as “Colt Master Engraver, Bryson Gwinnell” and that it was accompanied by a glass top walnut case. It was sold at auction to Mr. Kevin Cherry at the 1987 Las Vegas Antique Arms Show and shipped to Cherry’s Sporting Goods, Greensboro, NC, on March 11, 1987 in a 1-gun shipment to Colt Custom Shop Order #2380. Also accompanied by a notarized statement dated Aug. 23, 2010, from Robert Carradine, brother of David Carradine, certifying that “This Colt Single Action Army, serial number SA39187, was originally auctioned by Colt at the 1987 Las Vegas Antique Arms Show. It was engraved by Colt Master Engraver Bryson Gwinnell. I acquired it for David in 1998 and he wore it at End of Trail (Colt letter included).” PROVENANCE: From the private collection of the late actor, David Carradine. CONDITION: New & unfired, unturned retaining virtually all of its orig factory blue & case colors. Cyl bushing of the 44 Spcl. cylinder is cracked at front edge. Box shows heavy wear with both end flaps detached and one missing. 4-40810 JR260 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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