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2142
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$6,037.50 |
NETTLETON INSPECTED CALVARY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 101 RANCH USE.SN 48504. Cal. 45. Fine martial colt with 7-7/16″ bbl that has been bored out to smooth bore. It was the orig sight with 3-line patent numbers on the frame and 1-pc walnut grip. It has the second style ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of the frame has “101” stamped over the large “U.S.”. The 101 stamping also appears on the butt strap. The HN inspector initials appear on the bbl, frame, hammer, trigger guard, cyl and top of the backstrap. Grip has a tine “HN” on the bottom of the right side but there is no evidence of a cartouche on either side. This exact revolver is pictured on p. 61 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. Accompanied by a Colt factor letter identifying this revolver with bbl length and type of stocks not listed and indicating shipment April 24, 1878, to the U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt plant in a shipment of 150 same type guns. Also accompanying is a letter from the Springfield Research Service wherein it states this revolver was issued to Pvt. William Hageman of Troop K of the 3rd U.S. Volunteer Calvary. It was reported stolen on July 28, 1898, at Camp Thomas, Georgia, and apparently was never recovered. Pvt. Hageman was from Nebraska and had enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard prior to his unit being assigned to the 3rd U.S. Volunteer Calvary on May 1, 1898. An additional packet of information details Pvt. Hageman’s military service and a record of the Board of Inquiry regarding the loss of the revolver. Additionally accompanying is a letter from Jerry L. Murphey to Paul Hoffman of Vista, CA, authenticating the 101 stampings. Ex Paul Hoffman collection. CONDITION: As noted regarding the bbl, otherwise is fine retaining a smooth even light artificially aged patina over all with some very fine pitting on the bbl. Trigger guard and backstrap screws are replacements. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear and a few light nicks and scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Light pitted bore. Undoubtedly this was one of the 101 Ranch trick shooter’s show gun. 51422-7 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2142 Click here to view provenance |
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2143
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$7,475.00 |
ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER THAT WAS PURPORTEDLY OWNED BY JACK CASE OF THE 101 RANCH, WILD WEST SHOW.SN 65852. Cal. 44 WCF. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case color finish. Checkered walnut grips. Revolver is boldly engraved overall in a unique style. “J. Case” is engraved on bottom of bbl. “101” is stamped on forward flat of frame. SNs have been engraved over, with the exception of frame and cyl. Both of which nos. match. Number “7349” is stamped on bbl under ejector rod. 1-line Colt address is visible on bbl. 1-pc walnut grip has been checkered in a fleur-de-lis pattern with studs mounted on either side of grip on top. Revolver is housed in a metal bound wood travel case, with Jack Case ephemera on the lid. Also included is a 2-loop Mexican style holster, embossed with the initials “H.S.”. This exact revolver was sold by Brian Lebel at his Old West Auction. A copy of the auction listing is included in the provenance. CONDITION: Very good, as totally re-built, engraved and refinished. Revolver is a smooth gray-brown finish overall, with some roughness at muzzle end of bbl. Engraving is very sharp and deeply cut. Bbl mark is legible, bbl SN is clear. Frame no. is clear. Cyl base pin screw is missing. Grip is well worn, but completely in tact, no missing pieces. Box is very good with scratches and handling marks overall. Holster is very good and intact. An opportunity to purchase a revolver said to have belonged to Jack Case, who was a very famous Wild West Show performer in the early part of the 20th Century. Case worked for the Miller Brothers 101 Wild West Show. 51422-8 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2143 Click here to view provenance |
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2144
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$5,175.00 |
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH COLORADO HISTORY.SN 42903. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on the left shoulder of trigger guard. Mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching serial number in backstrap channel. Ejector housing is first type with bullseye ejector rod head. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter which identifies this revolver in caliber 45. Type of stocks & bbl length not listed, blue finish and shipped to John P. Lower, Denver, CO on November 5, 1879 in a 50 gun shipment. J.P. Lower was the major supplier to the Rocky Mountain region for many years in the late 19th century and one of Colt’s major suppliers. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder & grip. Overall retains about 95% of a fine factory-style nickel finish. Grip is sound showing edge wear and a few chips and retains about 75-80% orig varnish. Hand is balky, probably a weak spring otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Shows little evidence of having been fired. 51202-1 JRL (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2144 Click here to view provenance |
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2145
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$12,075.00 |
IMPORTANT COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.SN 175937. Cal. 45. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish with “PM SS Co.” marking on left side of bbl. 2-pc hard rubber snake and eagle grips. Manufactured 1898. Shipped February 5, 1898 to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company, San Francisco Agency, San Francisco, California in a 25 gun shipment. This is the only known example of a Pacific Mail Steamship Company marked Colt Single Action Army. Pictured on p. 288 of the Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia by Keith Cochran and pictured as well on p. 3 of Jerry R. Hemphill’s book, Colts From Texas and The Old West, and is attributed to the Collection of Gary Helin. Accompanying this revolver is a copy of a notarized affidavit from the family of Mr. Elleck Lonnie Angles who was issued and carried this revolver during his duties as a mail room guard on various vessels operated by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company during the years 1907 through 1915. A historically important Colt revolver that’s ownership can be tracked for over 100 years. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with most finish having turned a more pleasant patina. The Pacific Coast Steamship Co., existing from the late 1850’s to the early 1930’s, was an iconic west coast transporter of treasury and martial goods with routes from Panama to San Francisco with a fleet of over 13 steamers. Pacific Mail Steamship Company delivered from the East some of the very first gold seekers from 1849 to San Francisco. Later, in 1867, they began regular service between San Francisco and Hong Kong. Accompanying this revolver is a copy of a Colt factory letter, and copies of affidavit and confirmation of previous owners by receipt. A spectacularly rare and desirable item of Western Americana. 51422-6 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2145 Click here to view provenance |
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2146
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$6,900.00 |
INTERESTING PERIOD INSCRIBED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER AND CASE.SN 163823. Cal. 45. COLT Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, very slightly altered front sight that has been re-attached and 2-line address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips with raised carved ox head with red eyes on right side, missing its right eye stone. Buttstrap is engraved in period block letters “J B FOX”. Right side of front and back straps, under the grip, are stamped with a small 6-point star. Rear face of cyl, bottom of bbl and inside ejector housing are also marked with the same star and assembly number “823”. All this indicates that this revolver was refinished at the factory. The hammer is a modern replacement that has had a small block welded near the bottom pivot which strikes on the top of the backstrap and will not permit the hammer to go to full cock indicating someone created a “fanner”. By holding the trigger and manipulating the hammer with the heel of the free hand the revolver could be fired very rapidly. Accompanied by a late 19th/early 20th Century mail order holster with sewn toe and impressed decorations. Holster has a belt loop on back attached with harness rivets. Accompanied by a reworked walnut silverware box with empty plaque on lid. It has green velvet lining and is compartmented in the bottom for the revolver and three other compartments, one of which contains a full, sealed packet of 12 Frankford Arsenal Cartridges bearing the date 1878. The front of the case has a cartridge block containing two 44 cal Henry Rimfire cartridges & six 44 short rimfire cartridges with seven additional empty holes. Inside the lid has a copied Colt advertisement. Accompanied by a packet of information entitled “Jubilee B. Fox / Confederate Soldier and Texan”. Fox was enlisted in the 28th Tenn Infantry and fought for the Confederacy. After the war he migrated to Texas where he died in 1924. The owner of this revolver was very likely a law enforcement officer or cattleman who later in life had it restored, probably during the period of use. A Colt Factory letter may provide additional information on who J.B. Fox was. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains traces of factory blue and ejector housing about 50% blue in the gullets. Frame retains faded case colors in the front gullets with smoky colors on the hammer and frame, being mostly a gray metal patina. Grip frame is a gray metal patina, as is the cyl. Grips have small chips near the frame, otherwise are sound, showing great fire. Mechanics as noted above are fine. Strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. Holster shows moderate to heavy wear and is sound, retaining strong orig brown finish. Box has a crack in lid, otherwise is fine. Cartridges are fine. 51787-6 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2146 Click here to view provenance |
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2147
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$4,312.50 |
EXCEPTIONAL COLT PALL MALL LONDON SINGLE ACTION 450 BOXER REVOLVER.SN 38877. Cal. 450 Boxer. 5-1/2″ bbl. Bright English blue finish throughout with 1-pc walnut grips and bulls-eye ejector. Single line “Pall Mall/Colt” address on bbl with 3-line patent dates on frame. Trigger guard marked “45 CAL”, “B” indicating the 450 Boxer caliber. Case colored hammer and provision for lanyard on butt. Black powder frame. Manufacture 1877. Accompanied by factor letter indicating: caliber 45 Boxer; bbl length not listed; finish blue; types of stock not listed; special notation “short bbl”; shipped to Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Company, London Agency, London, England; date of shipment December 31, 1877; guns in shipment 168. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with much original English blue finish remaining. Case colors on hammer are in protected areas. Grips are very exceptional with no cracks or material loss. Bore and mechanics are excellent and chambers have not been modified for the later Colt cartridges. Appropriate English proofs on bottom of bbl. Matching numbers throughout inclusive of bbl, cylinder, frame, backstrap and trigger guard. A very much above average Pall Mall London Colt. 51422-10 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 2147 Click here to view provenance |
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2148
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$3,737.50 |
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER U.S. ISSUE WITH INDIAN DEPARTMENT STAMP IN A STUDDED 2-LOOP HOLSTER.SN 30511. Cal. 45. 5-1/8″ bbl. Nickel finish. 2-pc ivory grips with carved steer-head on right side. Bbl has 1-line address and is numbered to this gun. Frame shows a 2-line patent mark on left side with U.S. over “ID” to the rear. SNs match on frame, bbl, trigger guard, cyl, and backstrap. “HK” is stamped over SN on frame. “H” is also stamped below the SN on cyl. No other inspector marks are visible. Grips are old 2-pc ivory that appear to have been on this gun for a long time. Ejector rod housing is a replacement and bbl has been shortened to the present length. Holster is of the 2-loop Mexican design and has been decorated with 22 brass studs. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good for this type of revolver. Bbl shows 10% nickel finish in protected areas, with the balance being a dark-brown patina. Heavy muzzle wear. Sharp bbl address. Frame shows 10% nickel in protected areas, with sharp patent date and U.S. ID mark. SNs are sharp. Grips have a wonderful deep mellow patina with age cracks. Left grip is missing a chip at toe, with a repair to upper portion. Holster is very good and intact. Studs show deep patina with verdigris all around. This is a very colorful Colt Single Action revolver with holster with possible U.S. Indian Department association. 51422-11 (3,500-4,500) ESA – Lot 2148 Click here to view provenance |
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2149
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$2,012.50 |
*VERY FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 251852. Cal. 32-20 WCF. 4-3/4″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. 2-line bbl address with 2-line patent dates. Accompanied with Colt factory letter indicating: blue finish; type of stocks not listed; shipped to Bering Cortes Hardware Company, Houston, Texas; date of shipment February 29, 1904; guns in shipment 6. CONDITION: Fine overall condition, with traces of case color finish in protected areas with similar traces of blue finish on protected areas. Balance has turned a pleasant patina finish overall. Bore and mechanics are very fine. 2-pc hard rubber grips are exceptional with no cracking or material loss whatsoever. Small inscription of “HH” on bottom of grips appears to be a period application. Classic Cowboy-era single action with great eye appeal. 51422-12 (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2149 Click here to view provenance |
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2150
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$4,600.00 |
*HISTORIC MARSHAL RALPH L. HOOKER COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.SN 241170. Cal. 45. Blue and case color finish with 7-1/2″ bbl and 1-pc mother of pearl grips. Manufactured 1903 and is accompanied with a fine rigid russet brown drop holster. A signed affidavit regarding the acquisition of the revolver and a short tutorial regarding the career of Marshal Hooker, a cowboy, shooting exhibitionist and lawman in Missouri and Arizona. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with a very pleasing and even patinaed finish. Traces of case color are evident in very protected areas. Blue finish still prevalent in protected areas of bbl and ejector rod. Spectacular well fitting and vibrant mother of pearl grips have no damage or material loss whatsoever. Holster is exceptional with fine stitching, while leather is supple and live with exceptionally fine fit. 51422-13 (3,500-4,500) C&R – Lot 2150 Click here to view provenance |
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2151
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$2,530.00 |
*FINE FIRST GENERATION PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 198464. Cal 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight, 1-line block letter address and cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips marked inside left grip “W C Krenfrian / 1907 / Granville / WIS.” Inside right grip is scratched with the deep initials “WCK” & “H.W.F”. This 1900 produced Colt shows honest wear and use from an era when carrying a gun was still part of daily life. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain about 75% thinning orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Frame retains about 75-80% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas turned silver elsewhere. Screw heads show strong fire blue. Cylinder retains about 65-70% thinning orig blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain bright blue in sheltered areas, turned brown on front & back straps. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear, more so on right side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 51500-17 JRL (3,000-5,000) C&R – Lot 2151 |
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2152
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$2,185.00 |
HISTORIC TEXAS LAWMAN R.D. “BOSS” THORP COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.SN 87074. Cal. 44. Blue and case color finish with wood grips. 4-3/4″ bbl. Shipped to Hartley & Graham, New York, New York, March 30, 1883. Accompanied by Colt factor letter and signed affidavit from family of R.D. “Boss” Thorp, Chief of Police of Austin, TX. Born in Jollyville, TX. Played baseball and became an iconic lawman. CONDITION: Very fine overall, with carved wood grips. Moderate holster wear at muzzle and leading edges of cyl from years of carry. Bore and mechanics are fine. Some later replacement screws and cyl pin appear to have been installed at an earlier date. Cyl is a period replacement by SN. A great piece of Western heritage. 51422-14 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 2152 Click here to view provenance |
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2153
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$2,415.00 |
*VERY FINE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 4-3/4″ BARREL REVOLVER.SN 206872. Cal. 38 WCF. 4-3/4″ bbl. Blue and case color finish with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips. 2-line bbl address and 2-line patent dates. Bbl marked 38 W.C.F. Matching numbers. Accompanied with Colt factory letter shipped March 11, 1901, to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri, cal. 38/40 with 4-3/4″ bbl. Blue and case color finish and stocks not listed. CONDITION: Fine overall, with most orig finish having turned dove grey. Traces of blue finish in protected areas. Exceptional bore and mechanics. 2-pc grips have moderate wear but are very pleasing with a very small stress crack in left panel at screw. Very pleasing single action. 51422-15 (3,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 2153 Click here to view provenance |
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2154
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$3,162.50 |
*COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 223005. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address, marked on the left side “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This 1902 revolver shows honest use and wear and no abuse. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 65% orig blue, strong & bright in sheltered areas worn to silver elsewhere with some scattered very fine pitting. Ejector housing retains strong blue in the gullets worn to blue/gray on the outer radius. Frame retains about 80% orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Cylinder retains about 50% thinning orig blue. Most of the screw heads retain about all of their bright fire blue. Trigger guard & backstrap retain bright blue in sheltered areas being a blue/gray patina on the front & backstraps with fine pitting on the backstrap. Left grip has a chip by the backstrap, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate wear. Hammer is not solid in the safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 51500-16 JRL (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 2154 |
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2155
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$2,875.00 |
*COLT FIRST GENERATION PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 247869. Cal 38 WCF (38-40). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This 1903 Colt shows honest use and wear. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 90% strong orig blue with a couple small spots of surface rust. Ejector housing retains 80-85% orig blue, thin on outer radius. Frame retains most of its orig case colors, very strong and bright in sheltered areas, cleaned to gray on left recoil shield and thin on loading gate. Cylinder retains about 60% orig blue with a few small scattered spots of pitting on one land. Hammer retains about 60-65% case colors. Grip frame retains bright blue in sheltered area with the front and backstraps showing a blue/gray patina. Grips show light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 51500-19 JRL (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 2155 |
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2156
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$3,450.00 |
*FINE FIRST GENERATION PRE-WWII SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 303669. Cal 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with scarce 4-3/4″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have last 4 digits of matching serial number inside each grip. This 1907 revolver shows honest use & wear from an era when carrying a gun was still part of life. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching. Bbl & ejector housing retain 95-96% glossy orig blue showing only muzzle end wear and some thinning to outer radius of ejector housing. Frame retains about all of its orig case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, thin & fading elsewhere. Screw heads retain strong fire blue and the hammer about 70% orig case colors. Cylinder shows about 75-80% orig blue with several scratch lines around the circumference. Grip frame retains strong bright blue in sheltered areas beginning to thin on front & backstraps. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear, turning a little chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51500-20 JRL (2,500-3,500) C&R – Lot 2156 |
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2157
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$2,875.00 |
*VERY LATE PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 357099. Cal 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, altered front sight and 2-line bbl address with caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt. Serial number is found on bottom front of the frame and on right sides of front & backstraps and inside each grip. This 1940 Colt is among the last of the single actions produced prior to WWII. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 98% crisp orig finish with only faint sharp edge wear on the bbl & ejector housing with light fading on top strap & recoil shields of the frame. Frame shows brilliant case colors in the sheltered areas. Backstrap has light freckles. Grips are sound showing very light diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51152-1 JRL (2,000-4,000) C&R – Lot 2157 |
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2158
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$2,875.00 |
*FIRST GENERATION PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 318296. Cal 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber 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 that are matching numbered to this revolver. This 1911 produced Colt shows good honest use. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue and the ejector housing strong blue in the gullets. Frame retains case colors in sheltered areas being mostly turned silver. Hammer retains strong case colors. Cylinder shows about 75% thinning blue. Grip frame has blue in sheltered areas being mostly a gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate wear. Hammer will not hold at half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 51500-15 JRL (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2158 |
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2159
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$2,587.50 |
ANTIQUE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 141399. Cal 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight, 2-line address & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in broken circle. Base pin is first type with dimpled ends. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. This 1891 revolver shows very little use, just poor storage. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl retains about 40-50% orig blue, bright in sheltered areas with the balance a blue/brown patina. Ejector housing is a blue/brown patina in the gullets, cleaned to silver on the outer radius. Frame retains traces of case colors in the most sheltered areas being mostly a gray/brown patina. Grip frame is matching gray/brown patina as is the cylinder. Left grip has a chipped toe, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 51500-18 JRL (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2159 |
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2160
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$0.00 |
*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STAG GRIPS.SN 253209. Cal. .38 SPEC. 5-1/2″ bbl, full nickel finish, 2-pc stag horn grips, right grips is carved with steer head. Right side of bbl shows Colt address, left side of bbl shows Colt model and cal mark. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Number 192 is stamped on front face of cyl, on inside flat of loading gate, on left inside of trigger guard and backstrap. Loading gate also shows number 1332 on rear face. Rear of cyl has Rampant Colt logo. Left side of frame has 2-line Colt patent mark followed by Rampant Colt logo in a circle. CONDITION: Very good as totally re-finished. Bbl and cylinder are post WWII replacements with sharp markings. Front sight is slightly undersized. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Frame, trigger guard, and backstrap show nearly all of the re-nickeled finish. Markings are sharp. Rampant Colt logo is slightly washed out. Loading gate does not have a perfect fit. Backstrap and trigger guard also show most of the re-nickeled finish. Hammer shows frosty nickel. Trigger is bright nickel. Cyl retains nearly all the nickel finish. Cyl face is dark, markings are sharp, chambers are dirty. Grips are very good with no missing pieces. Grips are oversized. A nice first generation Colt that was upgraded and re-finished using post WWII parts, possibly done by the factory. 51761-14 TEP (1,750-2,750) C&R – Lot 2160 |
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2161
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$2,300.00 |
ASSEMBLED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 93130. Cal 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ replacement bbl, replaced front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and it is mounted with replacement 1-pc walnut grip. Cylinder pin is a replacement and the ejector rod head is from a Model 1877. Hammer is a modern replacement. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains being mostly an artificially aged blue/brown patina. Trigger & hammer screw are replacements. Hammer is not solid in safety and half cock notches. Otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 51127-11 JRL (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2161 |
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2162
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$1,725.00 |
*CHOICE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE DUMONT COLLECTION.SN 219751. Cal. 41. 5-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case color finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Colt medallion. Bbl shows correct 1-line address on top with cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent mark on left side with rampant Colt logo in circle to rear. Frame, trigger guard, and backstrap show matching SNs. Loading gate shows assembly no. “708” on rear face. Frame no. was not checked. Loading gate fits. Inside of right grip is scratched “Melvin Burnett”. Cyl is unmarked. Consignor states this revolver was purchased from an Alaskan dealer who aquired it out of the John S. DuMont Collection. Additional information about Mr. DuMont accompanies this lot. PROVENANCE: Ex. John S. DuMont Coll. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is a smooth silver-gray patina overall, with a sharp address and cal mark and traces of blue in protected areas. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Frame is a smooth gray-brown patina overall with traces of case color in gullets in front of cyl. Frame markings are sharp. Trigger guard is a silver-gray patina overall with traces of blue around front of trigger-guard bow. SN is sharp. Backstrap is also a smooth gray-brown patina with traces of blue in apron and on butt. Hammer shows faint traces of case color with sharp knurling. Cyl is gray-brown patina overall with slight traces of blue in the flutes. Chambers are good. Grips are very good with a few dents. 51738-1 (1,500-2,500) C&R – Lot 2162 Click here to view provenance |
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2163
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$1,955.00 |
VERY EARLY COLT CALIBER 44 SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 46750. Cal 44 WCF (44-40). Usual configuration with bbl cut to 5-1/8″ relocated front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with caliber marking on left rear web of trigger guard. Bottom of bbl is marked with a tiny “44” just forward of the frame and last 4 digits of matching serial number are under the ejector housing. Mounted with old, possibly replacement checkered 1-pc walnut grip. Hammer spring is a replacement. Ejector housing is third type with half moon ejector rod head. CONDITION: Fair. No orig finish remains being an overall cleaned gray metal patina with scattered fine pitting. Grips are sound showing heavy wear. Hammer has no safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong dark bore with fine pitting. 51138-71 JRL (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2163 |
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2164
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$1,552.50 |
*PRE-WAR FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.SN 333837. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel or chrome finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address, marked on left side “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45”. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with 2-pc stag grips. Trigger is from an Bisley model and bbl & cylinder are post-war replacements. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains about 99% of its custom finish. Grips show very little wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51138-80 JRL (1,000-1,500) C&R – Lot 2164 |
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2165
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$1,725.00 |
*SPECTACULAR EARLY 2ND GEN COLT SINGLE ACTION .38 SPECIAL REVOLVER.SN 11108SA. Cal. 38 SPECIAL. 7-1/2″ bbl. Blue and case colored finish with factory hard rubber rampant Colt grips. Mfg. 1957, second year production. CONDITION: Exceptional overall, with most all 1950’s blue finish remaining. Virtually all rich case colors remain on frame. Proper second generation hammer still bright on sides, slight finish wear on backstrap, top of hammer and muzzle from use. Slight evidence of damage to top of front sight, and front corner of left grip. A very fine example of one of the least common second generation Colt Single Actions. 51422-17 (4,000-6,000) C&R – Lot 2165 |
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$5,175.00 |
*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CUT AWAY EDITION.SN SA93662. Cal. .44-40. 4-3/4″ bbl. Full nickel finish with blue screws, hammer, trigger, cylinder pin, and ejector rod head. Smooth 1-pc walnut grips. Bbl has one line Colt address on top, and Colt model and caliber designation on left side. SN is stamped on bottom of frame. Grip was not removed. Frame shows two line patent mark on left side with rampant Colt logo to the rear. Left side of grip is plain. Right side of grip has nickel plated gold medallion. Revolver is cut away at the bbl muzzle and breech. Frame is cut away on left side showing action. Top of left grip is cut away showing main spring. Revolver comes in a Colt Custom Shop box with all paperwork intact. Box end label confirms all features. CONDITION: As new in box. 51761-15 TEP (2,000-3,000) C&R – Lot 2166 |
