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1353
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$12,650.00
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*VERY LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX.SN 357652. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with Rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. SN was observed on bottom of the frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Rear face of cyl has the last two digits of matching SN. Accompanied by its orig, matching numbered, hinged lid, dark burgundy cardboard box with black & white end label. Box also contains its orig target & a wire handle cleaning brush. Also accompanied by a “Colt Interoffice Correspondence” dated Sept. 21, 1964 over the signature of D.E. Shorb. This correspondence details the sale of five Colt revolvers, including this one, to Mr. Herb Glass, along with a consecutive serial numbered Single Action Army, also in 38 Special, being sold elsewhere in this auction. Additionally accompanied by a copy of a Colt company invoice dated 10-8-64 transferring those five revolvers, including this one, to Mr. Glass. Most publications show that there were 357,859 Single Action Army revolvers assigned SNs prior to WWII. This one, being one of the very last, is probably one of the about 300 revolvers assembled after WWII using pre-war parts. The date of the invoice lends credence to this thought. PROVENANCE: Robert H. Haskell, III Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching, pristine, new & unfired. Retains all of its brilliant orig finish. Appears to be new & unfired and unturned. Box is equally crisp & new with only a couple of scuffed corners. 4-50231 JR214 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 1353
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. |