| 161 3rd Gen. On top of the barrel single line company markings behind gold inlaid owner‘s initials, to the left model and calibre, to the right “.45Colt”. German proof mark invisibly applied to rear of cylinder. Original deep-black finish > 99,9%, with no visible signs of wear, not even cylinder line. Black plastic grip panels with chequering, rampant Colt and American Eagle. The entire gun covered in engraving of outstanding quality, the tendrils beautifully integrating bolt heads and ends, the model name inlaid in gold, all outlines inlaid in gold, as are the sides of the hammer. On the flat part of the rear grip strap a gold inlaid American Eagle. The copper-coloured trigger guard en suite engraved, with the engraver‘s signature on the front. As new! In original Colt wooden box, the lid marked “Colt”, the bottom with matching number Colt sales sticker, inlaid with green baize. Dimensions 39x20x8 cm. Chrome-plated pocket bottle, with matching Colt shop label, with engraved dedication on the front. As-new holster for Colt SAA of lightbrown hide, marked “American Sales & Mfg Co / Laredo, Texas” in an oval, “Hand-crafted / Made in USA” and “44 Cal”. With 24 cartridge loops. Included are Horst Trigatti, “The American Legacy”, Wurzburg 2008, in German language, describing in detail four revolvers engraved by Claus Willig. Many magazine clippings on Claus Willig‘s works, plus two books authored by the consignor, on Winchester rifles and rifle shooting (both in German). Master engraver Claus Willig of Schweinfurt, Germany, the son of Emil Willig, master engraver with Franz Jaeger, Suhl. Claus is well known for his outstanding work, notably during his years as master engraver of Paul Jaeger, Inc., in Jenkintown, PA, USA. Erlaubnispflichtig. 341536 I - € 5.800
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