*FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA06284. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. SN was observed on the frame & left sides of front & backstraps, under the grip. Left side of buttstrap is engraved “HOWARD M DOVE ENGR.” following Mr. Dove’s name is an engraved “2v”. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt eagle grips numbered to this revolver. Engraved in about B-coverage of well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with very detailed foliate patterns on top strap and in the ejector rod housing top gullet. Engraving extends over the bbl and each side of muzzle with matching patterns on the outer radius of the ejector housing, on backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved on the lands between the flutes, also with matching patterns and has a foliate border around rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver, as found, in caliber 45 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved “YES, CUSTOM BY COLT MASTER ENGRAVER HOWARD DOVE”. The recipient and address are unavailable. It was shipped on June 15, 1979 in a 1-gun shipment. A second Colt factory letter, over the signature of Marty Huber Colt Historian Emeritis, states also that this revolver was engraved by Howard Dove, “HIS SECOND ENGRAVED GUN IN THE EMPLOY OF THE COLT COMPANY, AS NOTED NEXT TO HIS SIGNATURE”. Additionally accompanied by a fine custom shop, red velvet lined Colt casing, French fitted in bottom for the revolver with a small covered compartment containing a functioning key. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains nearly 100% crisp orig factory finish with bright blues & brilliant case colors. Grips are sound and show no wear. Revolver is new and unturned. 4-46595 JR210 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1427	$9,775.00	FINE HOWARD DOVE ENGRAVED COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA06284. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. SN was observed on the frame & left sides of front & backstraps, under the grip. Left side of buttstrap is engraved “HOWARD M DOVE ENGR.” following Mr. Dove’s name is an engraved “2v”. Mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt eagle grips numbered to this revolver. Engraved in about B-coverage of well-executed foliate arabesque patterns with very detailed foliate patterns on top strap and in the ejector rod housing top gullet. Engraving extends over the bbl and each side of muzzle with matching patterns on the outer radius of the ejector housing, on backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard. Cyl is engraved on the lands between the flutes, also with matching patterns and has a foliate border around rear edge. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver, as found, in caliber 45 Colt with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, factory engraved “YES, CUSTOM BY COLT MASTER ENGRAVER HOWARD DOVE”. The recipient and address are unavailable. It was shipped on June 15, 1979 in a 1-gun shipment. A second Colt factory letter, over the signature of Marty Huber Colt Historian Emeritis, states also that this revolver was engraved by Howard Dove, “HIS SECOND ENGRAVED GUN IN THE EMPLOY OF THE COLT COMPANY, AS NOTED NEXT TO HIS SIGNATURE”. Additionally accompanied by a fine custom shop, red velvet lined Colt casing, French fitted in bottom for the revolver with a small covered compartment containing a functioning key. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains nearly 100% crisp orig factory finish with bright blues & brilliant case colors. Grips are sound and show no wear. Revolver is new and unturned. 4-46595 JR210 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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