2nd Generation Colt Pair of John Barraclough Engraved ‘Liberty & Justice’ AMAZING Single Action Army Revolvers & Case, C&R

SOLD FOR: $9,265
LSB#: 141121PS05 & 141121PS06
Make: Colt’s PT. F.A. MFG. Co.
Model: 2nd Generation Single Action Army
Serial Number: 64AC & 373AC
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinders
Markings: 64AC: The left side of the barrel is marked “1863 – ARIZIONA TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL – 1963”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY, 72 JAN. 19, 75” and with a Rampant Colt logo. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with a Triangle “VP” proof and “V”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked with a “5”. The underside of the frame and insides of the trigger guard and backstrap are marked “64AC”. The rear face of the cylinder sports a Rampant Colt logo and the front face is marked “64”.
373C: The left side of the barrel is marked “1863 – ARIZIONA TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL – 1963”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY, 72 JAN. 19, 75” and with a Rampant Colt logo. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with a Triangle “VP” proof and “V”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked with a “P”. The underside of the frame and insides of the trigger guard and backstrap are marked “373AC”. The rear face of the cylinder sports a Rampant Colt logo and the front face is marked “373”.
Barrel Length: about 5 ½”
Sights / Optics: The front sights are quarter round blades set into the barrels. The rear sights are “U” grooves milled into the top straps.
Stock Configuration & Condition: 64AC: The two piece Mother of Pearl grips sport an engraved Rampant Colt medallion on each panel. A tiny chip is visible on the edge of the medallion on the left panel and natural fissures are present at the butt. A natural flaw in the material is evident on the right panel to the rear of medallion. The grips exhibit almost no evidence of handling and both medallions display hand engraved backgrounds. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
373AC: The two piece Mother of Pearl grips sport an engraved Rampant Colt medallion on each panel. Natural variations in the material are apparent on both panels. The grips exhibit almost no evidence of handling and both medallions exhibit hand engraved backgrounds. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: 64AC: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
373AC: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: 64AC: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. Almost no signs of handling are visible. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
373AC: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. Almost no signs of handling are visible, except an area of finish thinning is visible on the right side of the frame, extending to the trigger guard. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: 64AC: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun.
373AC: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: These pistols are housed in a walnut display case with a Colt logo burned into the lid. The exterior surfaces exhibit multiple marks in the finish and shallow marks into the wood. The interior of the case is lined in burgundy velveteen and has two form fit compartments for each pistol. The velveteen exhibits shallow marks from contact with the pistols. The case is in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This is a lovely set of 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army pistols in a display case. The revolvers were part of the Arizona Territory Centennial series manufactured in 1963, and were subsequently engraved by Master Engraver John Barraclough in 1999. The art work expresses a “Cowboys and Indian” theme in the “cattle brand” style. 64AC is adorned with images of a rifle and a Bowie knife on the right side of the frame and a buffalo head on the recoil shield, while 373AC sports a spear and tomahawk on the right side of the frame and an eagle head on the recoil shield. An Arizona Ranger star is present on the top of both back straps with icons of the West represented on the rear of each backstrap. A turtle and a rattle snake appear on both cylinders. The butt of 64AC displays a brass plaque which reads “JUSTICE” and a similar plaque is present on the butt of 373AC which reads “LIBERTY”. The remainder of the artwork on both pistols is bold and the backgrounds are meticulously stippled. The bright nickel finish compliments the natural Mother of Pearl grips which look striking set into the burgundy lining of the case. This is a spectacular, one of a kind set of 2nd Generation Single Action Army pistols, magnificently engraved by Master Engraver John Barraclough which will be a highlight of any high end Colt collection (particularly in the Arizona Territory.)