*FINE BILL MAINS ENGRAVED COLT STAINLESS STEEL PYTHON DA REVOLVER.

SN K99125. Cal. 357 Mag. All stainless steel with 6″ vent rib bbl and standard adjustable sights. Mounted with Colt silver medallion black & gray checkered laminated grips. Revolver is engraved by Colt master engraver Bill Mains in about “B” coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Bbl and cyl are engraved to match and Mr. Mains’ signature is incorporated in one scroll on the sideplate. Bill Mains was Colt’s most prolific factory engraver, although his work is seldom recognized. The work that he did outside the factory on private commission is most often signed, as found here. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined Colt Custom Shop walnut case that has small medallion on the lid and a larger one inside the lid. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, has been fired but very little. Grips are fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is crisp. 50062-96 JR153 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1744

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1744	$8,625.00	FINE BILL MAINS ENGRAVED COLT STAINLESS STEEL PYTHON DA REVOLVER. SN K99125. Cal. 357 Mag. All stainless steel with 6″ vent rib bbl and standard adjustable sights. Mounted with Colt silver medallion black & gray checkered laminated grips. Revolver is engraved by Colt master engraver Bill Mains in about “B” coverage foliate arabesque patterns that have pearled background. Bbl and cyl are engraved to match and Mr. Mains’ signature is incorporated in one scroll on the sideplate. Bill Mains was Colt’s most prolific factory engraver, although his work is seldom recognized. The work that he did outside the factory on private commission is most often signed, as found here. Accompanied by a blue velvet lined Colt Custom Shop walnut case that has small medallion on the lid and a larger one inside the lid. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its orig factory finish, has been fired but very little. Grips are fine. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore. Case is crisp. 50062-96 JR153 (3,500-6,500) – Lot 1744 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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*FINE BILL MAINS ENGRAVED COLT STAINLESS STEEL PYTHON DA REVOLVER.