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1559
$6,900.00

*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 352865. Cal. 32-20. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with model and caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in partial circle. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Last 2 digits of SN are on rear face of cylinder. Is mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: 32/20 cal, 7.5″ bbl, blue finish, rubber stocks, shipped to Abercrombie & Fitch Co., New York, NY, on May 27, 1929, with only one gun in shipment. PROVENANCE: Jackson Arms 1981; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% strong orig factory finish with glossy bright blue and lightly faded case colors. Cylinder has slight sharp edge wear and some minor scratches on outer diameter. Grip frame has a couple minor scratches and retains about all orig blue. Grip has a few age lines and overall retains a fine mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45244 JR4 (5,500-7,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012
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