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*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY (WEST POINT) CLASS OF 2005 COMMEMORATIVE REVOLVER. SN 05USMA021. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with gold trim and 5-1/2″ bbl with full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Mounted with most unusual smooth 1-pc horn grip. Revolver is engraved in about “B” coverage with foliate arabesque patterns on frame, cyl & over bbl. Ejector rod housing & backstrap also have foliate arabesque patterns. Bbl is additionally engraved “UNITED STATES / MILITARY ACADEMY” on left side of bbl and “WEST POINT / CLASS OF 2005” on right side. Top of backstrap has what appears to be the crest of The Class of 2005 which consists of an American eagle, a mailed fist with a sword, surmounted by a ribbon inscribed “KEEPING FREEDOM ALIVE”, which is further surmounted by “05”. Bottom of the crest is inscribed “USMA”. Center of backstrap is engraved “KEEPING FREEDOM ALIVE”. Cylinder is engraved with foliate arabesque patterns on lands between the flutes with the rear edge engraved “DUTY HONOR COUNTRY” which is repeated. Serial number was observed in usual place on bottom of frame with last three digits of number on left side of front and back straps under the grip and on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing. Face of cylinder also has last three digits of SN around the cylinder bushing hole with caliber marking on rear face between two chambers. Engraver’s initials “C.M.L” are on very front of frame below base pin. Accompanied by its orig blue plastic case, lock, owner’s booklet & warranty card with other papers. Consignor states that Academy graduates were the only ones authorized to purchase these revolvers and had a choice between a Single Action and a Government Model semi-auto, with most choosing the Government Model. Consignor states that it is his understanding that less than five Single Actions were ordered. CONDITION: New and unfired. Case is equally new. 4-38507 JR217 (3,000-5,000)
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. |