ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SHARP FLUTED FRAME.

SN 80082. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with reduced 4″ bbl without provision for an ejector rod housing, full front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the initials “A.H.H.” in pencil in backstrap channel which obliterated the SN. Hammer and one backstrap screw are replacements and a few others are battered. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 with nickel finish and bbl length & type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on June 29, 1882 in a 50 gun shipment. We do not guarantee this gun to be an authentic SHERIFF’S MODEL but would make a fine display example. CONDITION: Good to very good. Only traces of orig finish remains in most sheltered areas, being an overall dark brown patina with scattered spots of pitting. Grip has a chipped right toe and shows moderate to heavy wear on edges with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains about 80% varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 8-87688 (2,000-5,000) – Lot 1339a

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
	1339a	$4,887.50	ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SHARP FLUTED FRAME. SN 80082. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with reduced 4″ bbl without provision for an ejector rod housing, full front sight with 2-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and caliber marking on left front web of trigger guard. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the initials “A.H.H.” in pencil in backstrap channel which obliterated the SN. Hammer and one backstrap screw are replacements and a few others are battered. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver in caliber 45 with nickel finish and bbl length & type of stocks not listed, shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO on June 29, 1882 in a 50 gun shipment. We do not guarantee this gun to be an authentic SHERIFF’S MODEL but would make a fine display example. CONDITION: Good to very good. Only traces of orig finish remains in most sheltered areas, being an overall dark brown patina with scattered spots of pitting. Grip has a chipped right toe and shows moderate to heavy wear on edges with usual nicks, dings & scratches and retains about 80% varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong sharp bore with fine pitting. 8-87688 (2,000-5,000) – Lot 1339a 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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ALTERED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH SHARP FLUTED FRAME.