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18KD-3 PAIR OF PATTON NEW SERVICE #77482 #161560

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,750.00 USD
18KD-3 PAIR OF PATTON NEW SERVICE #77482 #161560
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Pair of Colt New Service Revolvers engraved and stag horn grips, bored out to .45 long colt caliber, S/N 161560 and 77482. Presentation cased in French style fitted case with velvet lined interior. Originallyin famous old collector Charles Moses of Astabula, Ohio collection sold 1991 by Defina Auction Co. A notarized affidavit by John T. Kanne buyer at Defina Auction states in summary that this pair were given by GeneralArchibald Montgomery (Monty) to General George Patton as gesture of friendship to mend their relationship. This according to Robert Luke, who was Chief of Police in Astabula who knew Moses well, further statedthat the pair were gifted by Patton to Sargent Meeks his driver. John Eighmy bought this pair from Sargent Meeks. Eighmy operated a machine shop in Conneaut, Ohio and approached Chief Luke offering the pair forsale. Luke directed him to Charles Moses who purchased them for $1600 in 1948. Other less relevant history is stated and the signer believed the pistols to be reworked by Colt. The pair are in near fine restored condition