EXTREMELY RARE 22 CALIBER COLT FLAT TOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY TARGET REVOLVER.

SN 129312. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver blade in target front sight post and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl under base pin is marked “22″, left side of frame has three patent dates in 3-lines and left front web of trigger guard is marked “22 CAL”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed target sight in top strap. Mounted with 2-pc smooth mother of pearl grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 917 flat top Single Action revolvers produced, out of which only 93 were in Cal. 22 Rimfire. Most target Single Actions noted in 22 Rimfire, it is thought were shipped to England and British Proofed. This is a rare example in beautiful condition that is pictured on p. 116 of Graham, Kopec and Moore’s A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. It is noted that SN 129314 was sold by our company in March of this year from the Tommy Rholes collection. In addition to being an extremely rare caliber in one of these revolvers, it is additionally rare not being British proofed. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped August 24, 1889 to Griffith & Semple of Louisville, KY, the finish was listed as blue and stocks are not listed. It does state 7-1/2″ target bbl and 22 Cal. PROVENANCE: Bob Bell, Inglewood, CA. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine as refinished in nickel. Markings on bbl are crisp and discernible. The “22” on bottom of bbl and “22CAL” on trigger guard are light but discernible. Interesting marking under ejector housing on bbl which includes “6”, “F” and “A” all stamped over each other along with anther cryptic character not noted by this cataloger on Colts before but appears orig to time of use. Bbl retains virtually all of its nickel plating, ejector housing, frame, trigger guard and backstrap retain over 90% of their finish with largest reductions at front face of frame where it mates with cyl. Functionally gun performs well with good discernible rifling. 4-53878 JS58 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3110

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	3110	$8,740.00	EXTREMELY RARE 22 CALIBER COLT FLAT TOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY TARGET REVOLVER. SN 129312. Cal. 22. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, German silver blade in target front sight post and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl under base pin is marked “22″, left side of frame has three patent dates in 3-lines and left front web of trigger guard is marked “22 CAL”. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed target sight in top strap. Mounted with 2-pc smooth mother of pearl grips. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were 917 flat top Single Action revolvers produced, out of which only 93 were in Cal. 22 Rimfire. Most target Single Actions noted in 22 Rimfire, it is thought were shipped to England and British Proofed. This is a rare example in beautiful condition that is pictured on p. 116 of Graham, Kopec and Moore’s A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver. It is noted that SN 129314 was sold by our company in March of this year from the Tommy Rholes collection. In addition to being an extremely rare caliber in one of these revolvers, it is additionally rare not being British proofed. Colt factory letter states this gun was shipped August 24, 1889 to Griffith & Semple of Louisville, KY, the finish was listed as blue and stocks are not listed. It does state 7-1/2″ target bbl and 22 Cal. PROVENANCE: Bob Bell, Inglewood, CA. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Fine as refinished in nickel. Markings on bbl are crisp and discernible. The “22” on bottom of bbl and “22CAL” on trigger guard are light but discernible. Interesting marking under ejector housing on bbl which includes “6”, “F” and “A” all stamped over each other along with anther cryptic character not noted by this cataloger on Colts before but appears orig to time of use. Bbl retains virtually all of its nickel plating, ejector housing, frame, trigger guard and backstrap retain over 90% of their finish with largest reductions at front face of frame where it mates with cyl. Functionally gun performs well with good discernible rifling. 4-53878 JS58 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3110 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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EXTREMELY RARE 22 CALIBER COLT FLAT TOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY TARGET REVOLVER.