I am looking for info on a Colt SAA that is fully engraved with the birth, and death places and dates of the asst. Surgeon of the 7th Cavalry under G.A.Custer. The surgeons name was George E. Lord. He was killed on the battle feild of Little Big Horn. I'm trying to find out if this was a factory engraving job, or if it was done after purchase. Can anyone tell me what I might look for (and where) for an insignia of the engraver? How would I tell if it was in fact done at the factory? I do know it has LBH (Little Big Horn?) 4-9-1974 on the underside of the barrel. It also has the initials W.C. in front of the cylinder in gold. Also has what looks to be gold barrel bands front & rear. Can anybody give me the names of some of the Colt factory engravers of that time frame ( 70's )? I have pics of this thing if it will help. Any info would be great.

Thanks,

jc_Crazyhorse


Jeff C
6/7/2006 2:35:36 AM

I would start with Colt, you can purchase a letter from them on the SAA. Just go to Colts web site for request and cost information.

Hank Pope
6/11/2006 4:56:05 PM