1288

$3,162.50

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 320855. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly reduced front sight and 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips from another revolver. This revolver was produced in about 1911 and was probably the companion piece to someone’s Winchester rifle. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80-85% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear, some chemical spotting on the left side and a couple of cleaned spots on the right side; ejector housing retains about 60% orig blue, mostly in the gullets; frame & hammer retain bright case colors in sheltered areas, moderately to heavily faded on the recoil shield, loading gate & top strap. Top edge of hammer has turned silver; cyl retains strong, bright blue in the flutes and about 75% thinning blue on the outer diameter; trigger guard & backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with the front & backstraps a blue/gray patina. Right grip has a repaired internal compression fracture, otherwise grips are sound and show moderate wear. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-50507 JR414 (2,500-4,000) – Lot 1288

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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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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