Custom Edward H. Bohlin Silver Gun Rig and Colt Single Actions with Possible Hollywood Cowboy Connection
Maker-marked Edward H. Bohlin, Hollywood double buscadero gun rig, with a pair of 1880s Colt .45 Single Actions with silver Bohlin-style gun grips. S/Ns 100072 (matching) and 103401 (frame), .45 caliber, 5 1/2" barrels Colt Single Actions. Engraved silver grips, re-blued finish on each to match.
Rig adorned with engraved sterling silver diamond and half-diamond conchos with small and larger spots plus the initials “RC” cut-out in silver on both holsters. Rig measures 44" overall with appx 40" from the 1 1/2" sterling buckle to the middle belt loop. The letter C is engraved on all buckles. It is believed that the rig may have been the property of actor Rory Calhoun.
Lot 115, Sold $18,880
Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 26th, 2021, Santa Fe, NM.