Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Government RK Edition Series 70 Talo Exclusive!
1 of 300 Rudolph Kornbrath Edition
1 of 300 Rudolph Kornbrath Edition
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Government RK Edition Series 70 Talo Exclusive
Serial: RKE185
Date of Manufacture: 2011
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front & Rear
Stock/Grips: Fancy Checkered Hardwood w/ Colt Logos & Kornbrath's Initials RK
Action: Semi Automatic
Markings: Standard/Gold Colt Rampant Logo/Custom Hand Drawn Engravings by Ben Lane/"RK by BL" Very Small on Right Side of Slide
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
According to the letter from TALO,
"Rudolph Kornbrath was a very gifted engraving artist in Hartford, Connenticut during the 1920's and 1930's. He worked on some of the finest Winchester and Colt firearms of the era. Kornbrath's style was unusual, less traditional than many of his contemporaries. In his book, Fine Colts, R.L. Wilson devotes chapter eleven to Kornbraths art. This special edition intends to honor Kornbrath's work on a modern Colt.45."
"Contemporary master engraver, Ben Lane, from Estes Park, Coloradowas inspired in his career by Kornbrath's engraving. Ben created a beautiful Colt .45 for thr Colt Collectors Association show auction in 1998. TALO asked Ben to hand draw an engraving for our gun in the Kornbrath tradition. We took his drawing to Baron Technology to be replicated on the Colt Government. Inside the intricate design on the right in very small initials is "RK by BL" (Rudolph Kornbrath by Ben Lane)."
"TALO commissioned Colt to build 300 Model 01970A1, Carbon Steel .45 with special serial numbers; RKE001 through RKE300. Other enhancements include a nickel barrel brushing and a polished slide stop. Baron bright polished the slide in preparation for the engraving process."
"The slide also features a gold Colt Rampant logo. The grips are fancy checkred hardwood marked with Colt logos and Kornbrath's initials, RK."
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is what we believe to be New Old Stock showing no indications of consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the factory labeled box, blue Colt box, Talo letter card, and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Government RK Edition Series 70 Talo Exclusive
Serial: RKE185
Date of Manufacture: 2011
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front & Rear
Stock/Grips: Fancy Checkered Hardwood w/ Colt Logos & Kornbrath's Initials RK
Action: Semi Automatic
Markings: Standard/Gold Colt Rampant Logo/Custom Hand Drawn Engravings by Ben Lane/"RK by BL" Very Small on Right Side of Slide
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
According to the letter from TALO,
"Rudolph Kornbrath was a very gifted engraving artist in Hartford, Connenticut during the 1920's and 1930's. He worked on some of the finest Winchester and Colt firearms of the era. Kornbrath's style was unusual, less traditional than many of his contemporaries. In his book, Fine Colts, R.L. Wilson devotes chapter eleven to Kornbraths art. This special edition intends to honor Kornbrath's work on a modern Colt.45."
"Contemporary master engraver, Ben Lane, from Estes Park, Coloradowas inspired in his career by Kornbrath's engraving. Ben created a beautiful Colt .45 for thr Colt Collectors Association show auction in 1998. TALO asked Ben to hand draw an engraving for our gun in the Kornbrath tradition. We took his drawing to Baron Technology to be replicated on the Colt Government. Inside the intricate design on the right in very small initials is "RK by BL" (Rudolph Kornbrath by Ben Lane)."
"TALO commissioned Colt to build 300 Model 01970A1, Carbon Steel .45 with special serial numbers; RKE001 through RKE300. Other enhancements include a nickel barrel brushing and a polished slide stop. Baron bright polished the slide in preparation for the engraving process."
"The slide also features a gold Colt Rampant logo. The grips are fancy checkred hardwood marked with Colt logos and Kornbrath's initials, RK."
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is what we believe to be New Old Stock showing no indications of consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the factory labeled box, blue Colt box, Talo letter card, and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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