Serial: 434AM
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1997-2002) 
Model: SAA 125th Anniversary Ed. (434 of 1,000)
Caliber: 45 LC
Barrel length: 7.5 in.
OAL: 13 in.
Condition: Excellent-like new condition; little to no handling marks; excellent bore; case has moderate wear
Revolver Details: French-fit presentation case w/ red velvet lining; lid is labeled with a plaque reading "Presented To / MONTIE MONTANA / Posse Chief of Staff / 1942-1969 / PETER J. PITCHESS, SHERIFF / Los Angeles County"
Collection includes:
-Chief of Staff Deputy Sheriff Los Angeles County Retired Reserve badge named to "MONTIE MONTANA / 6-10-42 TO 8-1-69" w/ photo ID made by Carl Enteman & Son in the leather pocket case
-yellow Montie Montana Sheriff's Annual Rodeo pin dated "JUNE 24,1961"
-E.W. Biscailuz glass paperweight
-framed photograph of Sheriff Pete Ptchess presenting the Colt to Montana for 27 years of service.
-commendation certificate from LA County Sheriff's Office presented to Montie Montana on October 12, 1958; signed by Sheriff E.W. Biscailuz and Sheriff-Elect Peter Pitchess.
-Arizona Maricopa County Deputy SHeriff card named to Montie Montana for 1959-1960; signed by Sheriff L.C. Boies
-Grand Inspection & Review pamphlet from May 15, 1949; Calabasas Mounted Sheriff's Posse pamphlet from March 15, 1950; 1962 LA County Sheriff's Rodeo program booklet
-Green LA County Sheriff's Dept. binder w/ copper color Montie Montana emblem (14.75 in. H x 2.75 in. W); signed by Montie Montana on inside cover page
First Ed. copy of "Montie Montana-Not Without My Horse" autobiography

Note: Montie Montana (1910-1998) is a well-known western film actor who starred in films alongside the likes of Tom Mix and John Wayne. This revolver was presented to Montana by the LA County Sheriff, Peter Pitches (1912-1999).

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Robert A. "Bob" Funk Sr. - trailblazing American businessman, philanthropist, and rancher, from his impressive ranch headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  

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