*RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 317922. Cal. 44 Russian. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, square base target front sight, 1-line block letter address & cal marking on left side. Frame has a flat top strap with target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on left side with Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have turned chocolate. According to COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Cochran, there were only 51 target model single actions produced in this cal. This revolver is additionally unusual in that it is not British proofed as were most of the target model single actions. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and slight wear on tip of ejector rod housing. Cyl has fine sharp edge wear. Grips are sound with a minor nick or two and show moderate diamond point wear and probably are not orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45292 JR18 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	1550	$21,850.00	RARE COLT FLAT TOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 317922. Cal. 44 Russian. All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, square base target front sight, 1-line block letter address & cal marking on left side. Frame has a flat top strap with target rear sight and has 2-line 3-patent dates on left side with Rampant Colt in broken circle. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have turned chocolate. According to COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Cochran, there were only 51 target model single actions produced in this cal. This revolver is additionally unusual in that it is not British proofed as were most of the target model single actions. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching except cyl and grips which are unnumbered. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and slight wear on tip of ejector rod housing. Cyl has fine sharp edge wear. Grips are sound with a minor nick or two and show moderate diamond point wear and probably are not orig to this revolver. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, probably unfired. 4-45292 JR18 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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