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A uniquely engraved set featuring an late
1946 production Government Model which is fully engraved
with matching engraved .22 caliber Conversion Unit.
Both the pistol and conversion unit are nickel plated. The
grips are also fully engraved and feature a steer head on
the right and saddle on the left. Both items are cased in a
Colt factory casing. These cases are fairly uncommon
and were used to case the Government Model with .22 caliber
conversion unit, as well as the Service Model Ace with rare
.45 caliber conversion unit. This pistol was one of 30
shipped December 17, 1946 with a blued finish to J.S. Oshman
Company, 520 Preston Avenue, 4th Floor, Hampshaw Building,
Houston, Texas. Letter further indicates a Special
Notation: 30 Conversion Units were also included in this
shipment. A
factory case for a conversion unit
was also available at
the time.
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