COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 182328. Cal. 45 Colt. WELDON BLEDSOE CATTLEBRAND ENGRAVED Gold & nickel finish with 4-3/4” bbl, slightly altered front sight with outstanding sterling & gold Mexican metal grips. Left side of bbl is marked . The cylinder, hammer, ejector rod housing, base pin & plunger and trigger are gold plated with bbl, frame & grip frame nickel plated. Revolver has full coverage engraved cattle brands with punch dot background. Mr Bledsoe’s signature appears on right side of frame just below recoil shield. Grips are very ornate with raised gold elk head & the Mexican eagle on each side with raised gold borders. This is the second half of an identical pair with its mate the previous lot. CONDITION: Very fine. Retains virtually all of its custom finish, remaining unfired since plating. Not solid in safety or half cock notches, otherwise mechanics are fine with grease filled bore. 4-33630 JR638 (4,000-7,000)
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