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Appraisal ID:	167306

Appraised On:	03-06-2008

Title:	1885 Colt SAA Hartley & Graham engraved

Description:	Colt SAA .45 4 3/4barrel FACTORY letter that it was shipped to Hartley & Graham and engraved by Graham himself (note the G below serial #) All Numbers match

Condition:	Excellent. Very small pitting in a few places but basically unfired.

Origin:	Bought it as a gift for my father who is dieing and wants to sell it for money to use in his remaining days.

Provenance:	Only know that it came from a gun gallery in Las Vegas

Appraised By:	Will Gorges

History Of The Item:	Interesting weapon; would be worth MORE if engraved by Colt, however....and clearly was not.

Appraiser Tips:	None

Research Sources:	None required (other than current auction market evaluation sheets).

Appraiser Comments:	Nice collectible in moderate to high demand most of the time.

* Current Fair Market Value:	$9,000.00

** Replacement Cost:	$15,000.00

All values are in US currency

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