Tremendous, Early Two-Digit Serial Colt Government Model
Significant, early production Colt Government Model, serial number C60. Assembled on March 27, 1912, during the first month of production, this pistol retains a very high percentage of its original high polish blue finish with nitre blue accented small parts. Areas of fine scratches and mottling throughout, with some corrosion on the left side of […]
Extraordinary Engraved Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion
Extraordinary Engraved Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion A true masterpiece of mid-19th century percussion engraving offered for the first time. Colt 1862 Pocket Police, serial number 34145, features a variety of extravagant embellishments. Manufactured circa 1867, this Colt was shipped from the factory & subsequently embellished, likely through one of Colt’s primary New York dealers, […]
Hartford Mayor Presentation 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army
Hartford Mayor Presentation 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army Extremely interesting 2nd Generation Single Action Army presented by Hartford Mayor James Kinsella to Mayor George Dietrich of Offenbach, Germany in 1958. Kinsella’s relationship to Dietrich is unclear, however, Colt factory records also show several other Single Actions intended for presentation from Kinsella to other foreign […]
Scarce Egyptian Contract Government Model
Highly unusual & seldom seen Egyptian contract Colt Government model. This pistol retains some blue, but exhibits finish wear throughout. Minimal pitting and corrosion. Pistol is now fitted with a close time period USGI slide with similar wear, bearing serial number 745057, rather than its original commercial slide. Mechanically sound. Right front bow of triggerguard […]
Colt Single Action Army, engraved by Morgan Rumpler-Smith
Colt Single Action Army – Engraved by Morgan Rumpler-Smith New production Colt Single Action Army, with engraving commissioned by the Colt Archives to Morgan Rumpler-Smith of RSM Engraving. Revolver features “A” level coverage with Helfricht inspired scroll, floral, and sunburst motifs covering the frame, cylinder, backstrap, and ejector tube in a unique layout. Revolver is […]
Colt Single Action Army, Robert Burt Factory Master Engraved
Excellent Bob Burt Factory Colt Master engraved 3rd generation Single Action Army. This masterpiece by one of Colt’s most accomplished engravers features “B” coverage scroll on the frame, barrel, cylinder, triggerguard, and backstrap. Gold inlaid bands on the barrel, ejector tube, and rear of cylinder complement the engraving and the gold inlaid Rampant Colt on […]
Unique Post-Factory Engraved Model 1860 Army 142783 : $9,000
An interesting 1860 Army, originally part of a U.S. Government Shipment in late 1863 & subsequently period embellished. Revolver retains very little original finish. Engraving is of very high quality, featuring an extremely well executed vine, scroll, and floral layout. Engraving also features checkerboard and punch dot fills that perfectly accent the scroll. Checkerboard style […]