4153 RARE & FINE WILBUR GLAHN FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 20,000.00 USD
Estimated at 40,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD
1ST GEN BLUED & CASE HARDENED SAA REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 350477. Bbl 4 3/4". As noted in "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY" by Graham, Kopec & Moore, their survey of factory engraved revolver found a total of 307 that could be authenticated, using this sampling, it is estimated that the total production of factory engraved SAAs to be approx 3,000. Of the surveyed sampling, nickel plated SAA's consisted of 80% of the total, blued & case hardened finish comprised only 10%... Six-shot fluted cylinder. Blue and case color finish. Frame, cylinder, bbl and grip straps have 75% coverage of foliate scroll hand engraving. 2pc pearl grips with silver rampant Colt medallions. Right panel has raised steer head carving. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Colt Mfg Co. dated July 27, 2016 states Serial Number: 350477 / Caliber: .45/c / Barrel Length: 5 1/2" / Finish: Blue / Type of Stocks: Ivory / Factory Engraved: Yes / Shipped To: Alker-Donovan Company / Address: New Orleans, Louisiana / Date of Shipment: October 18, 1929 / Colt Factory Order: #12402/6 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1. CONDITION: fine. 90% blue showing edge and carry wear with ejector housing fading to brown. 90% case colors showing light fading. Very good grips. Tight action. Very good bright bore. (25-1147/DS). CURIO. $40,000-60,000.