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Colt SA 38 Spec SN 356949

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,500.00 USD
Colt SA  38 Spec SN 356949
Colt SA 38 Spec SN 356949 revolver with 5 1/2" engraved barrel, blue and case hardened beautifully engraved by Alvin White for noted early firearms collector and author John S. Dumont. Revolver remains in excellent condition with fine scroll engravi revolver with 5 1/2" engraved barrel, blue and case hardened beautifully engraved by Alvin White for noted early firearms collector and author John S. Dumont. Revolver remains in excellent condition with fine scroll engraving to barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and grip strap. Back strap is further engraved with "John S duMont" fitted with ivory grips. Both barrel and cylinder feature gold inlaid donuts, top of back strap with engraved bison skull, top of barrel with bison head directly behind front sight. Included with the revolver is correspondence from Alvin White to previous owner confirming gun was engraved by him for John Dumont in 1951 along with information regarding "Firearms in the Custer Battle" and "American Engraved Powder Horns" both books written by DuMont. An interesting and fine Colt from an early pioneer of gun collecting that would display well in any collection. Manufactured 1939, FFL required.

Estimated At: 5000 - 8500