A 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army in .45 Colt, finished in Colt Royal Blue and engraved with 24-karat gold inlay by George B. Spring. It includes a Colt factory letter, a George B. Spring letter, period correspondence, and documentation of display at the 1999 Colt Collectors Association Show.
George B. Spring engraved Colts occupy a distinctive place in modern Colt craftsmanship, and this 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army is a striking example of that work. Finished in Colt Royal Blue and chambered in .45 Colt, the revolver was factory-supplied and later engraved and gold-inlaid by George B. Spring.
Nearly every visible surface is covered with 24-karat gold inlaid scrollwork, executed with strong depth and flowing movement. The barrel top flat carries a gold scroll treatment, while the cylinder is richly embellished with sweeping gold inlay across each flute. The frame, backstrap, trigger guard, and hammer are engraved and accented in gold, with detailed background work that contrasts beautifully against the polished blue finish.
A one-piece smooth Mother-of-Pearl grip complements the overall presentation, and gold-finished screws and accents tie the design together throughout the revolver.
This Colt is accompanied by an extensive group of documents, including a Colt factory letter confirming shipment in the white for engraving, a letter from George B. Spring describing the engraving, finish, and exhibition history, period correspondence between Spring and the original owner, and documentation connecting the revolver to display at the 1999 Colt Collectors Association Show.
For collectors of Colt Single Action Army revolvers, this is a well-documented George B. Spring engraved 3rd Generation example that brings together Colt Custom Shop presentation, gold inlay, and accompanying factory and engraver documentation.
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