RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1168. Usual configuration with oprig parts having a 7-1/2″ bbl, block letter address with a dash at each end. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame with matching numbers on bbl, cyl, trigger guard & back strap. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. It has 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of only 1,863 of these revolvers made in period 1875-1880. Most of these revolvers saw hard service in Mexico and are rarely ever found with any orig condition as many of them had their bbls cut. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains about 60% dark blue mixed with dark patina. Otherwise, no orig finish remains being a very dark even brown patina with light to moderate surface rust, especially on left side of bbl & front edges of frame around cyl & inside cyl slot. Back strap & trigger guard have several spots of heavy rust. Cyl has a matching patina with moderate pitting on front & light pitting on outside. Mechanics are fine, grips have a chipped left toe, otherwise are sound with a dark oil stained patina. Strong dark bore with heavy pitting in several spots. 4-56612 JR64 (5,000-8,000)

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
	936	$7,475.00	RARE COLT RIMFIRE SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 44 RF Henry. SN 1168. Usual configuration with oprig parts having a 7-1/2″ bbl, block letter address with a dash at each end. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame with matching numbers on bbl, cyl, trigger guard & back strap. Left shoulder of trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”. It has 1-pc walnut grip. This is one of only 1,863 of these revolvers made in period 1875-1880. Most of these revolvers saw hard service in Mexico and are rarely ever found with any orig condition as many of them had their bbls cut. CONDITION: Good. Bbl retains about 60% dark blue mixed with dark patina. Otherwise, no orig finish remains being a very dark even brown patina with light to moderate surface rust, especially on left side of bbl & front edges of frame around cyl & inside cyl slot. Back strap & trigger guard have several spots of heavy rust. Cyl has a matching patina with moderate pitting on front & light pitting on outside. Mechanics are fine, grips have a chipped left toe, otherwise are sound with a dark oil stained patina. Strong dark bore with heavy pitting in several spots. 4-56612 JR64 (5,000-8,000) 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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