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Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Engraved in the Cole Agee Style Cattlebrand Pat

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Engraved in the Cole Agee Style Cattlebrand Pat
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Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Engraved in the Cole Agee Style Cattlebrand Pattern with Carved Ivory Grips

This is a fabulous example of a first generation Colt Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1920 that was subsequently custom engraved and embellished in the traditional "Texas Cattlebrand" pattern pioneered by Cole Agee and carried on by Weldon Bledsoe. This revolver is an absolute match to another Colt SAA that is also listed in this auction. This was an extremely rare and highly desirable pattern developed in the 1940s that depicted all the of more prominent and historic Texas cattle brand used in the 1880s and early 1900s. The engraving pattern covers 95% of the revolver in the typical western style with the recognizable "Lazy 2 P", "XIT" and many other famous Texas brands. All the engraving has a punch dot background. The only surfaces not covered are the upper portion of the front strap, the inside area of the trigger guard and the cylinder flutes. The sides of the trigger guard bow, the inside of the ejector rod housing and the sighting groove on the top strap are engraved with a fine zigzag pattern. The top of the barrel has the single Colt factory address, with "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 44 SPECIAL" marked on the left side of the barrel. The left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent date marking with the Rampant Colt trademark behind the markings. In the refinishing/engraving the revolver, the serial number on the grip strap and back strap have been removed or engraved over. The revolver is fitted with a beautiful set of one-piece ivory grips with a large carved Eagle on each side.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
BBL: 7 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 44 special
Finish: blue
Grips: ivory carved
Serial Number: 340426

Very fine as professionally refinished and embellished, with 99% of the custom blue finish still remaining on the pistol. The grips are also in excellent condition with a nice aged, yellow color overall with more darkened color next to the carvings. The various cattlebrands are all crisp and sharp and the action is excellent.