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2341
$20,700.00

VERY FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CIVILIAN ISSUE BLACK POWDER FRAME REVOLVER. THE PEACEMAKER.

SN 66736. Cal. 45 LC. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case color finish. 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Bbl shows correct 1-line address rolled on the top with inspector mark “S” behind ejector rod bolster. Last 4-digits of SN is stamped under ejector rod housing. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Last 4-digits of SN appear on cyl and bbl and in ink in the backstrap channel of grips. Assembly no. “883” is stamped on rear-face of loading gate and on bottom of frame in trigger guard. CONDITION: Very fine overall, pistol retains most of its bright blue and case colors – with balance plumb/blue patina with light scratching overall. Front-sight is full-sized showing “feathered” polishing marks on either side. Markings are sharp. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Color is vivid in the gullets in front of cyl and under loading gate. Screws show considerable blue finish. Grips straps screws retain a considerable amount of fire-blue finish. Grip is fine and retains nearly all the orig varnish finish with some scratches, dents, and high point wear, especially on left side. A very fine example of a rare civilian Single Action Army Peacemaker, manufactured in 1881. 51008-12 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2341


Auction: Firearms - October 2016
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