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*Weldon Bledsoe Engraved Colt Single Action

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
*Weldon Bledsoe Engraved Colt Single Action
SN: 131176 Marvelously engraved & restored antique single action revolver chambered in .38-40 Win, manufactured circa 1890. This revolver been wonderfully hand engraved & signed by master engraver Weldon Bledsoe. Features a nickel plated finish, full coverage cattle brand & floral scroll engraving with a punch dot background, 4 3/4" barrel with two line address, blade front sight, 'v' notched rear sight, ejector rod, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, fluted six-shot cylinder, and two-piece ivory grips with a relief carved steer head with ruby eye on the right panel. Includes a letter of authentication from David Wade Harris who studied under Mr. Bledsoe. Revolver exhibits nearly all of it's nickel plated finish showing little wear and a light amount of scattered pin prick pitting found in a few places under the finish. Action is strong with four clicks & good lock-up, the engraving is crisp, markings are fair to good, the bore is good and the ivory grips are near fine showing a small loss to the right of the top horn. Condition is NRA Excellent as restored. ***Antique Firearm***