*RARE LATE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*RARE LATE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 357266. Cal 45 Colt. Bbl 5-1/2″. Features include blue/case color finish and checkered hard rubber grips with rampant colt motifs. The box is of the pre-war dark maroon style with hinged top and contains cleaning rod and test target serial numbered to gun. This rare gun is one of approx 338 revolvers assembled from pre-war parts and shipped after 1947. Accompanied by a Colt Manufacturing Company factory letter and rare original packing list stating date of shipment of 5-9-51 to Mr. Austin S. Igleheart and charged to the Admin. Expense Acct. and issued to Mr. Igleheart at no charge. Austin S. Igleheart was the President of General Foods Corp, Greenwich CT. It has been in Family hands from the time of its purchase until its offering at this auction. PROVENANCE: Igleheart Family Collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbl and ejector rod have 90-95% orig finish with a small amount of wear at muzzle ends having a few light scratches and small spots. Grip straps have over 95% orig blue with a few small spots. Cyl has drag line with slight brightening on the forward edges. Hammer has very good blue on back and top edges with some discoloration on the polished sides. The frame retains over 95% orig case coloring with small areas of light spotting. Excellent grips. Smooth mechanics. Bore is good and bright. 4-46740 DS48 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	1409	$5,750.00	RARE LATE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 357266. Cal 45 Colt. Bbl 5-1/2″. Features include blue/case color finish and checkered hard rubber grips with rampant colt motifs. The box is of the pre-war dark maroon style with hinged top and contains cleaning rod and test target serial numbered to gun. This rare gun is one of approx 338 revolvers assembled from pre-war parts and shipped after 1947. Accompanied by a Colt Manufacturing Company factory letter and rare original packing list stating date of shipment of 5-9-51 to Mr. Austin S. Igleheart and charged to the Admin. Expense Acct. and issued to Mr. Igleheart at no charge. Austin S. Igleheart was the President of General Foods Corp, Greenwich CT. It has been in Family hands from the time of its purchase until its offering at this auction. PROVENANCE: Igleheart Family Collection. CONDITION: Very Fine. Bbl and ejector rod have 90-95% orig finish with a small amount of wear at muzzle ends having a few light scratches and small spots. Grip straps have over 95% orig blue with a few small spots. Cyl has drag line with slight brightening on the forward edges. Hammer has very good blue on back and top edges with some discoloration on the polished sides. The frame retains over 95% orig case coloring with small areas of light spotting. Excellent grips. Smooth mechanics. Bore is good and bright. 4-46740 DS48 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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