2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 198
Attractive W. Dan Cullity Signed Master Engraved First Generation Colt Single Action
Army Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 337758, 38 LC cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel
finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1919 and subsequently engraved by W. Dan Cullity. The left
grip strap is signed “WDC”, the initials of W. Dan Cullity, former Colt Master Engraver and noted antique firearms specialist.
He now runs Cullity and Son in East Sandwich, MA. The fantastic floral scroll
engraving covers nearly all of the surface. The scrollwork
on the frame has a punch dot background. Floral patterns
appear on the front sight and top strap. Fitted with silver
Rampant Colt medallion pearl grips. The back strap lacks a
serial number. Matching serial numbers are on the frame
and trigger guard.
CONDITION: Very fine as masterfully embellished by noted
Master Engraver W. Dan Cullity. The revolver retains 98% of
the nickel plating with limited scattered dark spotting. The
grips are very fine with minimal handling marks and highly
attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
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LOT 199
Weldon Bledsoe Signed Master Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 340201, 38 WCF
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel/gold finish, pearl grips. Manufactured in 1920 and later embellished by renowned Master Engraver
Weldon Bledsoe. The included letter from Weldon Bledsoe’s apprentice, David Harris, letter confirms the caliber, barrel length, full scroll
engraving done by Weldon Bledsoe, polished nickel with gold trim, pearl grips and signed by Bledsoe near the hammer screw on the right
side. The extensive, near full coverage of a scroll and punch dot engraving is featured on the frame, barrel sides, cylinder and back strap
with the engraving extended to the trigger guard. The revolver retains the original Colt factory barrel and frame markings. As stated the
revolver is nickel plated with gold plated hammer, cylinder, trigger, ejector rod and ejector rod housing and fitted with smooth pearl grips.
The late Bledsoe is well known for is cattle brand engraving and taught David Wade Harris, the third of three well known cattle brand
engravers, the art of engraving.
CONDITION: Very fine as embellished by Master Engraver Weldon Bledsoe. The revolver retains 97% of the nickel finish showing some light
flaking/blistering. The revolver retains 95% thinned gold finish. The grips are excellent with a small missing chip on the left panel and few
mild handling marks overall. The pearl has an attractive color. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3000 - 5000
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