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1411
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*MAGNIFICENT WILBUR GLAHN ENGRAVED 5-1/2″ .45 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SUPERB FACTORY MEDALLION CARVED IVORY GRIPS, W/FACTORY LETTER.

SN 350742. Cal. .45. 5-1/2″ bbl. As fine a factory engraved late Colt SAA revolver as can be found. Gun has characteristic Glahn rose and scroll engraving with extra touch just above SN on frame. The factory carved ivory grips are unusually well detailed and have beautiful mellow patina. Engraving on recoil shield and ejector is most tasteful reflecting some of the best work by Colt’s master engraver. All cuts are crisply executed in the very best manner. Standard markings throughout. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter confirming configuration and Blue finish, Steer head carved ivory grips, Factory Engr, Charged to Loan Acct, Shipped on March 24,1927 to Murta Appleton & Co in a shipment of 2 guns. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Extraordinary throughout. This revolver is in essentially the same condition as it was when it left the factory in 1927. It retains almost 100% of its orig factory blue on bbl, ejector rod housing, backstrap and trigger guard. Frame retains all of its brilliant factory case colors. Hammer retains all of its factory case colors. Face of cyl has little or no flash. Bore is mint and action is perfect. There is only the faintest hint of a tracking line on the cyl and overall is one of the finest condition pre-war SAA we have ever offered. Grips are nearly perfect with only one minute stress crack above the right grip medallion, it does not detract from the piece. Screw heads are all perfect. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 53073-8 (45,000-65,000) C&R; ESA – Lot 1411


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018
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