*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 344125. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl with 2-line address & caliber on left side and Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number is in the usual place on frame and again on buttstrap and is scratched inside of each grip and “RED” is also inside right grip. Serial number is also found on right side of front & back straps, under grip and it has last two digits of serial number on back of cylinder. It has 2-line patent numbers on left side and Rampant Colt without circle. This is one of approx. 1,100 revolvers that, in the 344,000 serial range, were subjected to a serial number relocation program at Colt. Few of these revolvers are known. This subject is covered on pp. 166-168 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear & some thinning on left side. Front sight has been flattened on top. Ejector rod housing retains about 50% orig blue turned a blue/gray patina on outer radius. Cyl retains 75-80% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Frame retains vivid case colors in sheltered areas, fading to silver on sides, top strap & recoil shields. Front & back straps are a plum/brown patina with blue around trigger guard. Grips are sound & show moderate wear. Will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60340 JR434 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	930	$3,737.00	FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). SN 344125. Blue & case colored with 4-3/4” bbl with 2-line address & caliber on left side and Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Serial number is in the usual place on frame and again on buttstrap and is scratched inside of each grip and “RED” is also inside right grip. Serial number is also found on right side of front & back straps, under grip and it has last two digits of serial number on back of cylinder. It has 2-line patent numbers on left side and Rampant Colt without circle. This is one of approx. 1,100 revolvers that, in the 344,000 serial range, were subjected to a serial number relocation program at Colt. Few of these revolvers are known. This subject is covered on pp. 166-168 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear & some thinning on left side. Front sight has been flattened on top. Ejector rod housing retains about 50% orig blue turned a blue/gray patina on outer radius. Cyl retains 75-80% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Frame retains vivid case colors in sheltered areas, fading to silver on sides, top strap & recoil shields. Front & back straps are a plum/brown patina with blue around trigger guard. Grips are sound & show moderate wear. Will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60340 JR434 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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