4485 JOHN ADAMS SR. CLASS D ENGRAVED 2ND GEN.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Nov 06 @ 17:48UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 5,000.00 USD
Estimated at 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 70994SA. Bbl. 4 3/4". Six shot fluted cyl. Full coverage Class D engraving consisting of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds & fancy borders. Loading gate is engraved w/ sunburst design. Backstrap is engraved "PEACEMAKER". Engraver's signature "J. ADAMS" is found on the front of the frame below the cyl. pin. Adams & Adams were factory Colt engravers for a period of over 20 years. Full gold finish w/ fire blued trigger, ejector head, cyl. pin & screws. 2 piece grips w/ gold rampant colt medallions. Grips appear to be ancient Mammoth Ivory having a mottled blue, brown & cream colored appearance w/ dark grain streaks. Mfg. 1975. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: etched Colt logo glass top walnut shadow lined display case w/ blue velvet lined interior. CONDITION: near new, appears unfired. Metal retains nearly all gold & fire blued finish. Near excellent grips. Near excellent bore. (23-4746/DS). CURIO. $10000-12000.