# 4097502

Spectacular Firearms Engravers Guild of America Master Collaboration Engraved and Silver & Gold Inlaid "Las Vegas" Themed Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver from the 2016 FEGA Auction with Ivory Grips

$ 17999.99

A one-of-a-kind Colt collector revolver with extraordinary FEGA provenance, this 1978-manufactured firearm was transformed in 2015 by seven Master Engravers into a Las Vegas-themed showpiece created for the 2016 FEGA Auction.

Manufactured in 1978 and later embellished in 2015 as a combined special project by Master Engravers of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America (FEGA):
- Jim Blair
- Michael Dubber
- William Gamradt
- Tim George
- Lee Griffiths
- Barry Lee Hands
- Robert Strosin
Created with a Las Vegas, Nevada theme, honoring the gambling capital of the world, and prepared for the 2016 FEGA Auction—an important provenance point for advanced collectors
Sighting system:
- Fixed blade front sight
- Top-strap notch rear sight
Barrel and factory markings:
- One-line Colt address flush gold inlaid on top of the barrel, meaning the gold is set smoothly into the surface
- Model and caliber designations roll-marked on the left side of the barrel
- Colt logo flush gold inlaid on the ejector rod housing
Frame and proof markings:
- Two-line patent dates roll-marked on the left side of the frame
- Gold inlaid Rampant Colt following the patent markings
- Colt “triangle/VP” factory proof and “B” marked on the left side of the trigger guard
- “Q” marked on the right side of the trigger guard
Deluxe gold and silver inlay work:
- Two gold inlaid bands at the muzzle
- Two gold inlaid bands at the rear of the barrel/ejector rod housing
- Two gold inlaid bands at the rear of the cylinder
- Gold inlaid borders along the edges of the frame, top strap, recoil shield, and cylinder
- Raised gold inlaid royal flush hand of cards on the left side of the recoil shield
- Raised silver inlaid pair of dice on the right side of the recoil shield
- Flush gold inlaid gambling motifs on the flats of the cylinder:
  - Club
  - Diamond
  - “$” symbol
  - Spade
  - Heart
  - Lucky number “7”
Extensive hand engraving:
- Floral scroll engraving with punch-dot background
- Engraving covers most of the frame
- Engraving covers approximately 50% of the barrel
- Engraving covers most of the gold plated grip strap
- Engraving covers approximately 25% of the gold plated trigger guard
- Engraving covers the sides of the gold plated hammer
Matching serial-numbered components:
- Full matching serial number “96887SA” on the frame, trigger guard, and grip strap
- Matching partial serial number “6887” on the front face of the cylinder
- Rear faces of the cylinder and frame marked “FEGA 15,” documenting the 2015 FEGA embellishment
Grips:
- Fitted with a conjoined pair of smooth ivory grips
- Spacer marked “DUBBER” in ink, tying the grips to Master Engraver Michael Dubber
Collector significance:
- Exceptional multi-engraver FEGA collaboration
- Highly distinctive Las Vegas gambling theme
- Gold and silver inlays, gold plated components, and extensive scroll engraving
- Documented FEGA 2015 markings and 2016 FEGA Auction connection
- Matching serial numbers enhance desirability and confidence for serious Colt and engraved firearm collectors

Condition

Excellent overall, retaining 99% bright blue and gold finishes with limited handling evidence, clear markings, along with crisp engraving and inlays. Mechanically excellent. Overall a spectacular Las Vegas themed Colt Single Action Army revolver with ivory grips as embellished by seven master engravers of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America!