*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL STOCKS.

SN 356776. 38 Cal. 4-3/4″ bbl. This gun conforms with 2-line bbl address on left side of bbl “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame correctly marked with 2-lines of 3-patent date and rampant Colt motif. Purchased from Holter Hardware in 1940 for about $35.00 by the Agricultural Vice resident of the Montana Bank in Helena, MT. He had this gun fitted with adjustable rear sights and a raised ramp front sight which are still present on this gun. Factory letter does not specify stocks but stocks fit very well and appear to be factory. PROVENANCE: S. C. Ashby, Helena, MT 1940. Shirley Ashby. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun retains most of its orig blue and muted case colors though the addition of the high ramp front sight has removed about 15% of blue finish on bbl. Stocks are fine with several small edge chips on left smooth grip. Mechanics are fully functional and bore is crisp and shiny. 4-53943 JS51 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3136

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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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3136	$3,737.50	COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL STOCKS. SN 356776. 38 Cal. 4-3/4″ bbl. This gun conforms with 2-line bbl address on left side of bbl “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL”. Left side of frame correctly marked with 2-lines of 3-patent date and rampant Colt motif. Purchased from Holter Hardware in 1940 for about $35.00 by the Agricultural Vice resident of the Montana Bank in Helena, MT. He had this gun fitted with adjustable rear sights and a raised ramp front sight which are still present on this gun. Factory letter does not specify stocks but stocks fit very well and appear to be factory. PROVENANCE: S. C. Ashby, Helena, MT 1940. Shirley Ashby. Lewis Yearout 1966. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Gun retains most of its orig blue and muted case colors though the addition of the high ramp front sight has removed about 15% of blue finish on bbl. Stocks are fine with several small edge chips on left smooth grip. Mechanics are fully functional and bore is crisp and shiny. 4-53943 JS51 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 3136 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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*COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD PEARL STOCKS.