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Title |
Colt Buntline Special .45 revolver |
Collection |
General Weapons Collection |
Catalog Number |
2004.038.001 |
Description |
Colt Buntline Special .45 caliber revolver, gold plated with ivory grips and allover engraving of cattle brands by Weldon Bledsoe. The "2 Lazy 2 P" Cattle Brand pattern is considered to be Weldon Bledsoe's signature engraving style. The engraver's monogram also appears on the right side plate at the bottom next to the numeral 2. The file includes a letter from the engraver dated October 1, 1985 certifying that he performed the work for the donor. s/n SA49743 |
Date |
circa 1980s |
Artist |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company |
Maker |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company |
People |
Bledsoe, Weldon Harvey |
Search Terms |
Colts Patent Arms Manufacturing Company Firearms engraving Museum Highlights |
Credit line |
In memory of Dr. James Dees |
Additional Information |
Colt Buntline engraved by Weldon Bledsoe |