*SCARCE EARLY COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.

SN 51966. Cal. 44 Russian. High gloss blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and 2-line address with model & “44 RUSSIAN CTG.” caliber marking on the left side. Cyl latch is early hook style with Rampant Colt and “Colt eye” logo on sideplate. Butt strap has a lanyard stud & loop. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. This revolver was produced in 1900 at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of horse and these big bore dbl action revolvers were becoming extremely popular with citizens from all walks of life. They generally saw hard use and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue and the frame 93-95% glossy orig blue; cyl retains 95-96% orig blue and the checkered trigger most of its orig fire blue; front strap & butt strap retain about 95% strong orig blue while the back strap is a gray patina. Grips are sound showing light edge wear with a hand worn patina on the right side and retains about 50% varnish on the left side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; has been fired but very little. 4-50244 JR203 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1381

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1381	$3,450.00	Revised: 2/25/2014 The date of manufacture is 1911, not 1900 as stated in the catalog. SCARCE EARLY COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER. SN 51966. Cal. 44 Russian. High gloss blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, fixed sights and 2-line address with model & “44 RUSSIAN CTG.” caliber marking on the left side. Cyl latch is early hook style with Rampant Colt and “Colt eye” logo on sideplate. Butt strap has a lanyard stud & loop. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips. This revolver was produced in 1900 at a time when business was still being conducted from the back of horse and these big bore dbl action revolvers were becoming extremely popular with citizens from all walks of life. They generally saw hard use and are rarely found today with high orig finish. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue and the frame 93-95% glossy orig blue; cyl retains 95-96% orig blue and the checkered trigger most of its orig fire blue; front strap & butt strap retain about 95% strong orig blue while the back strap is a gray patina. Grips are sound showing light edge wear with a hand worn patina on the right side and retains about 50% varnish on the left side. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore; has been fired but very little. 4-50244 JR203 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1381 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*SCARCE EARLY COLT NEW SERVICE DA REVOLVER.