2021

OUTSTANDING CUSTOM SHOP ENGRAVED GOLD & SILVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
OUTSTANDING CUSTOM SHOP ENGRAVED GOLD & SILVER

COLT WOODSMAN SPORT SEMI AUTO PISTOLS. Cals. 22 LR. Both of these special pistols have backstraps inscribed "Maj. R. Rayburn". Colt firearms letter dated July 13, 1987 lists the following pertinent information that applies to these special pistols: "Type of Stocks: Standard Wood. Factory Engraving: Type "A" by Colt Master Engraver George Spring. Linecut engraved on mainspring housing in block letters with the following inscription: MAJ. R. RAYBURN". The type A engraving consists of flourishes of foliate scroll with punch dot backgrounds on both sides of frame, slide and barrels. Both have serrated ramp pinned blade front sights with square notch adjustable rear sights. Each are fitted with two piece ivory thumbrest grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Firearms letter signed by M.S. Huber, Historian. 2 Gun presentation case is described in the letter as: "Double dark blue leather presentation case with French fit Royal Blue velvet interior to hold both of the above described pistols. The lid of the case has Gold filigree embossed border with the following inscription gold embossed in block letters in the center: Woodsman .22 / Built Expressly / For / Maj. R. Rayburn / By / Colt Firearms". Each pistol has its original foam lined box with matching green Custom Shop label. Each box contains The Colt Companion, service center list, service agreement card, NRA card and Colt Congratulations letter.
1) S# 043049S. Bbl. 3 1/2". Full bright silver plating. MAGS: 1 silver plated 10 shot magazine. CONDITION: near new. Silver plating has acquired a natural light gray tarnish. Bright near excellent bore. (22-5478/DS).
2) S# 143136S. Bbl. 5". Full bright gold plating. MAGS: 1 gold plated 10 shot magazine. CONDITION: near new retaining virtually all bright gold finish. Bright near excellent bore. (22-5479/DS). BOTH MODERN. $8,000-12,000.