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Colt Frontier Scout 'Golden Spike' .22 LR

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 550.00 USD
Colt Frontier Scout 'Golden Spike' .22 LR
SN: 4501GS Cased commemorative rimfire revolver features two tone finish (blued with gold colored cylinder, loading gate, ejector rod housing, trigger, hammer, screws), slightly rough wood grips with gold color Colt medallions, 6" barrel, fixed sights. Overall condition is like new, with few signs of handling. Right side of barrel is marked "1869 - GOLDEN SPIKE - 1969". Bottom of grip frame is engraved with a scroll motif. Fancy faux walnut case features relief molding on top with "1869 GOLDEN SPIKE 1969", "COLT", "PROMONTORY POINT, UTAH", images of the train engines present at the event, and likenesses of the railroad company presidents. Inside the case, the revolver and a gold color plated miniature railroad spike are inlaid in dark green velvet; the lid has a cardboard inset (loose - needs to be re-glued) describing the driving of the last spike and an artist rendering of the railroad crews and meeting of the engines. Case is good condition with chip missing from lower right side of lid. Also includes a historical booklet about the event. Only 11,000 made. Condition is NRA Excellent *** C&R Firearm ***