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1010
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$6,900.00
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Revised: 3/3/2015
Additional information: The gun was shipped from Colt to Elmer Keith on a special loan account. Notation on the factory order states “Selected & Targeted” *SCARCE COLT NEW FRONTIER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER OF ELMER KEITH, WITH BOX.SN 4932NF. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, ramp front sight that has Mr. Keith’s gold insert. Left side of bbl is marked “COLT NEW FRONTIER S.A.A. .45” and left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt. Frame is flat top style with adjustable rear sight. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips. SN was observed on bottom of frame, left side of front & back straps under the grip and last three digits of matching SN on front face of cylinder with rampant Colt on rear face. Accompanied by its orig gold & black 2-pc box. This revolver was produced in about 1964. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elmer Keith Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new, all matching, shows very little if any use. Bbl & ejector housing retain 99%+ glossy midnight blue and the frame 99%+ brilliant case colors; hammer retains all of its orig blue on the edges with bright polished sides; cyl, trigger guard & back strap also retain 99%+ brilliant, glossy midnight blue. Grips are sound with a light ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound showing light edge wear and a couple of nicks. 4-48047 JR316 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 1010
Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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. |