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Colt model 1911A1 .38 super, semi-automatic pistol, serial #152675. Finely engraved gold and silve

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Colt model 1911A1 .38 super, semi-automatic  pistol, serial #152675. Finely engraved gold and  silve
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Colt model 1911A1 .38 super, semi-automatic pistol, serial #152675. Finely engraved gold and silver inlaid in classic American big game and western scenes, blued finish, smooth ivory grips. The Colt shows a horse drawn stagecoach on top forward of barrel in gold and silver, raised relief inlays. The rear of the slide shows a Western scout on horseback. The left front of slide shows a mountain lion or cougar in high relief or sterling inlay with Colt horse logo behind .38 super automatic legend or address. The bottom front of frame shows a silver antelope in high relief. The instrap shows a big horn sheep at center portion in high relief silver. The right rear of slide shows a gold-inlaid fawn in high relief. The forward of slide shows a bobcat stalking this fawn. The relief inlays are surrounded by well-executed foliate scrolls which are D+ in coverage. The pistol itself is a combination of prewar and postwar .38 super parts. The barrel, bushing, small parts, are all postwar, the frame is prewar. The pistol retains approx. 98-99% deep blued finish restored at time of embellishment. The interior is fine to excellent and shows little use. The ivory grips