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Western style engraved Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finis

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 14,000.00 USD
Western style engraved Colt SAA revolver, .44-40  cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened  finis
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Western style engraved Colt SAA revolver, .44-40 cal., 4-3/4” barrel, blue and case hardened finish, etched panel, one-piece ivory grips, #86944 with “S” on frame, triggerguard and backstrap indicating shortening by factory. Thisrevolver has been expertly restored including the etched panel and the grips are finely made replacements which fit impeccably; the markings and edges are sharp and crisp and approx. 99%+ of the re-blue and re-case coloring remains. Theaction is tight, the bore is excellent. This particular Single Action was previously in the collection of noted Hollywood personality and actor Hunter Von Leer who obtained it during his career from Carl Pitts who performed in shows with Tom Mix in Hollywood’s early days. Pitts got the gun from Walter Cameron who was an Indian agent who travelled to Hollywood in the early 1920’s where he opened the Ben Hur Stables in Culver City and supplied horses to the movie industry for 40years. Walter Cameron was also a member of the L.A. Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. Several articles on Cameron and a picture of him are included and his name is listed as a performer with the 101 Ranch. He also worked for the early movie production