ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 181344. Cal. 41 Colt. Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Bottom of bbl has a small “41” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 41, with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish and rubber grips, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. on Nov. 22, 1898 in an 8-gun shipment. Simmons Hardware Co. is well known for supplying arms to western regions especially Texas. Given the overall condition of this revolver,it seems likely that it was carried by someone who was exposed to the outdoor elements for prolonged periods, under adverse circumstances. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being an overall smooth, dark brown patina with a couple small nicks on the bbl and moderate muzzle edge holster wear on the left side and tip of ejector housing; cyl is matching patina; grips are sound, showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Base pin head is battered. 4-50608 JR420 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1253

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1253	$3,162.50	ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 181344. Cal. 41 Colt. Usual configuration with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight & 2-line address with cal marking on left side. Bottom of bbl has a small “41” under the base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver in cal. 41, with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish and rubber grips, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO. on Nov. 22, 1898 in an 8-gun shipment. Simmons Hardware Co. is well known for supplying arms to western regions especially Texas. Given the overall condition of this revolver,it seems likely that it was carried by someone who was exposed to the outdoor elements for prolonged periods, under adverse circumstances. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas, being an overall smooth, dark brown patina with a couple small nicks on the bbl and moderate muzzle edge holster wear on the left side and tip of ejector housing; cyl is matching patina; grips are sound, showing moderate to heavy wear. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with moderate to heavy pitting. Base pin head is battered. 4-50608 JR420 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 1253 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.