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*COLE AGEE ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 253768. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Gold finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc, gold Colt medallion ivory grips. Revolver is engraved in nearly full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. Engraving appears to be by Cole Agee, famous engraver more noted for his cattle brand patterns on Colt single actions, although he produced a number of other styles of engraving. Bbl is engraved with matching patterns, full length on both sides and full length on outer radius of ejector rod housing. Backstrap, buttstrap & trigger guard are engraved to match. Cylinder has full coverage matching engraving on outer diameter with flutes not engraved. Entire revolver is gold washed over silver or nickel plating. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains about 50% gold wash, strong in sheltered areas. Lockbolt screw is battered. Grips have age lines on right side near the frame, otherwise are sound, fit well and retain a mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore. 4-39003 JR188 (6,000-10,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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. |