COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 46056. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has four digits of SN “1772” in back strap channel. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. SN was observed in usual places, on frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and outer diameter of cylinder. Bottom left side of bbl, about 1″ in front of frame, has five filed notches. Given that this revolver was produced in 1879 could lead to tremendous speculation as to its history and the origin of those notches. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt, bbl length & type of stocks not listed with nickel finish and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on March 5, 1879 in a shipment of 25 same type revolvers. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains 25-30% orig nickel finish with balance a dark brown patina. Grip shows heavy wear with chipped toes and traces of orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-40541 JR105 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2207	$3,450.00	COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 46056. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has four digits of SN “1772” in back strap channel. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head. SN was observed in usual places, on frame, trigger guard & butt strap with last four digits on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and outer diameter of cylinder. Bottom left side of bbl, about 1″ in front of frame, has five filed notches. Given that this revolver was produced in 1879 could lead to tremendous speculation as to its history and the origin of those notches. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 Colt, bbl length & type of stocks not listed with nickel finish and shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on March 5, 1879 in a shipment of 25 same type revolvers. CONDITION: About good. Overall retains 25-30% orig nickel finish with balance a dark brown patina. Grip shows heavy wear with chipped toes and traces of orig varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-40541 JR105 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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