Guns International #: 101901346
Seller's Inventory #: From My Personal Collection

Category - Colt Revolvers - Commemorative - Colt Revolvers - Single Action

Category
Colt Revolvers - Commemorative
Colt Revolvers - Single Action

Colt Texas Ranger Engraved Silver Plated .45lc

Description:
TR*140
COLT DELUXE MODEL TEXAS RANGER COMMEMORATIVE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
Includes:
Glass top, two drawer, walnut presentation case containing the book: “A pictorial history of the Texas Ranger” a Texas ranger badge made from a five peso Mexican Cuauhtemoc silver coin (badge encases in Lucite block), and Colt factory letter. 

This gun is from my personal collection, I have collected these Texas Ranger both engraved silver plated and the blue for years, Big Bill Lister must have been friends with the original owner because of all the guns I have seen engraved by big Bill this is by far the best engraving of his I ever saw Big Bill really showed his talent on this gun, look at the pictures, also there is a receipt of the original owner 

During 1970, Colt produced a Texas Ranger SAA factory commemorative in .45 LC cal. with 7½ in. barrel and it was available in four variations. The standard model was not engraved, and approximately 800 were manufactured with rosewood grips and a silver miniature Texas Ranger badge inlet into the left grip. The three engraved models with silver plated finish included the Grade I featuring 95% engraving coverage (approx. 25 mfg.), the Grade II had 75% (approx. 85 mfg.), and the Grade III was 50% (approx. 90 mfg.).

This is one of only 25 manufactured with Grade I engraving and engraved by W.E. “Bill” Lister, signed "W.E.L."

Per the factory to page letter included:
Colt Texas Ranger Commemorative Deluxe Model consisted of 200 units.
Serial #: TR*140
Caliber: .45 Colt 
Barrel Length: 7.5 ” 
Finish: See remarks below 
Shipped to Thomas Haas Guns Unlimited R.R. #2 Spencer, Indiana
Date of shipment: September 11 1969
Remarks: The deluxe edition of the Texas Ranger Commemorative was supplied with the special barrel rollmark: “TEXAS RANGER COMMEMORATIVE” in block letters and “ONE RIOT-ONE RANGER” in script style on left side. All barrel markings were wiped in silver. The revolvers were furnished from Colt in an unfinished (white) state, polished for engraving. Arrangements for the engraving and finishing of the revolvers were handled by the Texas rangers Historical Arms, Inc. When this Deluxe Edition was completed by the Texas Rangers Historical Arms, Inc.. it consisted of the following additional features: Texas Rangers roll engraved on the backstrap, sterling silver Texas Star and Wreath motif on top of backstrap, Y/O Ranch brand stamped on the bottom of the backstrap, ivory stocks with silver ranger star inlaid on the left side, a glass top, two drawer, walnut presentation case containing the book: “A Pictorial History of the Texas Ranger” and a Texas Ranger badge made from a five peso Mexican Cuahtemoc silver coin (badge encased in Lucite block). The deluxe revolvers had varying finishes according to the wishes of the customers, this TR*140 is Silver Plated 
Ken 480-380-7875

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Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Texas Ranger Commemorative Engraved
Serial Number: TR*140
Condition: New old stock
Metal Condition: Silver Plated
Bore Condition: New
Action: Single action army
Finish: Engraved Silver Plated
Manufacture Date: 1970
Engraving: Yes
Item Location: Florence Arizona