RARE AND UNUSUAL COLT ARMORY SIGN.

RARE AND UNUSUAL COLT ARMORY SIGN. This is the authentic arch sign from the Colt Armory. This very sign was affixed to the Colt Armory entrance in the 19th Century. An image of this sign (very small) can be seen on page 262 in the book “The Colt Heritage” by R. L. Wilson. 7’ 11” wide x 4’ 4” high. Constructed of three pieces of 12” wood cut in their current arch shape with gold lettering “COLT’S ARMORY.” on a black background. The facing boards are held together with four iron straps on the back side, two of which are mortised and two aren’t. The inside frame is 3-1/2” wide and curved to match the inside radius. This wonderful sign is a part of Colt history having been mounted at the entrance to the Colt Armory for many years. A letter documenting the former ownership of the sign will accompany this lot. CONDITION: Fine. Missing a few chips from the facing board with some weathered grain checks. Apparently an old repaint and retains most of the black background and bright gold lettering. A wonderful and unique addition to any serious Colt collection. 4-50499 JR853 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	712	$16,100.00	RARE AND UNUSUAL COLT ARMORY SIGN. This is the authentic arch sign from the Colt Armory. This very sign was affixed to the Colt Armory entrance in the 19th Century. An image of this sign (very small) can be seen on page 262 in the book “The Colt Heritage” by R. L. Wilson. 7’ 11” wide x 4’ 4” high. Constructed of three pieces of 12” wood cut in their current arch shape with gold lettering “COLT’S ARMORY.” on a black background. The facing boards are held together with four iron straps on the back side, two of which are mortised and two aren’t. The inside frame is 3-1/2” wide and curved to match the inside radius. This wonderful sign is a part of Colt history having been mounted at the entrance to the Colt Armory for many years. A letter documenting the former ownership of the sign will accompany this lot. CONDITION: Fine. Missing a few chips from the facing board with some weathered grain checks. Apparently an old repaint and retains most of the black background and bright gold lettering. A wonderful and unique addition to any serious Colt collection. 4-50499 JR853 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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