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JOHN WAYNE COMMEMORATIVE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,125.00 USD Estimated At:2,250.00 - 3,500.00 USD
JOHN WAYNE COMMEMORATIVE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY
REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 45 Colt. S# CJWC1673. Bbl 4 3/4". John Wayne commemorative Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt. The left side of the barrel is inlaid with a patriotic shielded eagle grasping a banner marked "JOHN" and "WAYNE", with Colt's single line address across the top. Left side of frame bears patent information and the Rampant Colt logo in gold. Cylinder features gold robe inlaid borders, with a gold inlaid portrait of John Wayne, as well as a scene of him on horseback. Sides of receiver and right side of barrel bear light scroll engraving. Rear grip strap exhibits a gold Red River "D" brand above John Wayne's signature. Underside of frame is stamped "CJWC/ 1873. Ejector rod housing features a gold line and dot design. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with the frame being mounted with 2 piece smooth ivory grips. Matching number "1862" is present on the rear of the frame (beneath the left grip panel), front face of the cylinder, left sides of the grip straps, and are ink stamped on the interior of the grip panels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original wood display case featuring a red velvet lining with a John Wayne commemorative plaque, as well as original factory paperwork. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a spot of light wear on the left side of the muzzle, an extremely light dragline on the cylinder, as well as a few minute superficial marks from handling and storage. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Ivory grips exhibit a mild yellow patina, with some age related hairline cracks. Wood display case exhibits some superficial marks on its exterior from handling and storage, but is otherwise very good overall. A rare and exceptionally attractive John Wayne commemorative Single Action Army Revolver. (23-1778/MLW). MODERN. $2,250-3,500.