RARE CASED LONDON COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 20242. SN 20242. Cal. 450 Boxer made in 1876. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and script letter address. Left side of frame has two patent dates with left shoulder of trigger guard marked “45 CAL / B”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Ejector rod housing is 1st type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Serial number was observed in the three usual places, on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on cylinder. Bbl & cyl have tiny English proofs. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with brass disc in lid. Interior is green felt lined with the Colt London Agency with Pall Mall street address paper label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a steel cleaning rod (which is not present) an L-shaped nipple wrench, a pewter oiler and a cartridge block for 28 cartridges containing 28 cartridges. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, which on p. 333 lists only 729 single actions produced in this caliber. This is a wonderful example in like new condition that was possibly never fired. CONDITION: Revolver is excellent overall, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 98% orig bright glossy blue. Ejector housing retains well over 90% of its orig bright blue with rest flaking to a plum/brown patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig bright factory case colors, with exception of left recoil shield which has about a 1/2″ area that is stained to silver & brown. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 98% of their orig bright blue finish with minor reduction and scuff at trigger bow. Cylinder retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Grip is crisp and sound retaining virtually all of its bright high polished varnish with several small dents in front portion of butt of right grip. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is fine with a few small chips out of lid and longitudinal crack. Casing has usual handling & storage marks and retains most of an old varnished finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with damage from front sight. Label shows wear from cylinder, otherwise is intact and moderately yellowed. Accessories are fine. 4-51554 JS223 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1335

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
	1335	$17,250.00	RARE CASED LONDON COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 20242. SN 20242. Cal. 450 Boxer made in 1876. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and script letter address. Left side of frame has two patent dates with left shoulder of trigger guard marked “45 CAL / B”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of SN in backstrap channel. Ejector rod housing is 1st type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Serial number was observed in the three usual places, on frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with last four digits of SN on bottom of bbl, under ejector rod housing and on cylinder. Bbl & cyl have tiny English proofs. Accompanied by an orig English oak casing with brass disc in lid. Interior is green felt lined with the Colt London Agency with Pall Mall street address paper label inside lid. Bottom is compartmented for revolver, a steel cleaning rod (which is not present) an L-shaped nipple wrench, a pewter oiler and a cartridge block for 28 cartridges containing 28 cartridges. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, which on p. 333 lists only 729 single actions produced in this caliber. This is a wonderful example in like new condition that was possibly never fired. CONDITION: Revolver is excellent overall, all matching including cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 98% orig bright glossy blue. Ejector housing retains well over 90% of its orig bright blue with rest flaking to a plum/brown patina. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their orig bright factory case colors, with exception of left recoil shield which has about a 1/2″ area that is stained to silver & brown. Trigger guard & backstrap retain 98% of their orig bright blue finish with minor reduction and scuff at trigger bow. Cylinder retains 97-98% strong orig blue. Grip is crisp and sound retaining virtually all of its bright high polished varnish with several small dents in front portion of butt of right grip. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Case is fine with a few small chips out of lid and longitudinal crack. Casing has usual handling & storage marks and retains most of an old varnished finish. Interior is moderately faded & soiled with damage from front sight. Label shows wear from cylinder, otherwise is intact and moderately yellowed. Accessories are fine. 4-51554 JS223 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1335 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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RARE CASED LONDON COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.