*SCARCE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER.

*SCARCE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER. SN 330812. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc, orig, smooth, deep silver medallion ivory grips, pencil numbered to this revolver. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Graham, there were only 1,379 Single Actions manufactured with this style of cyl. These cylinders were surplus Model 1878 DA cylinders and the Colt Company, being the frugal business they were, never discarded anything usable and therefore recycled them into Single Action production. Today these revolvers with long flute cyl are considered quite scarce. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Simmon’s Hardware, St. Louis, MO, March 28, 1914 in a 2-gun shipment. The letter continues that this revolver was shipped with long fluted cyl. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except cyl which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and minor thinning on left side at muzzle. Frame retains about 90% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge with strong colors on top edge. Cyl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some light holster wear. Grips have a few minor age lines and a chip in right side and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of minor pitting. 4-45281 JR13 (8,000-12,000)

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
	1551	$12,075.00	SCARCE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH LONG FLUTE CYLINDER. SN 330812. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight & 1-line block letter address with cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with beautiful 2-pc, orig, smooth, deep silver medallion ivory grips, pencil numbered to this revolver. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Graham, there were only 1,379 Single Actions manufactured with this style of cyl. These cylinders were surplus Model 1878 DA cylinders and the Colt Company, being the frugal business they were, never discarded anything usable and therefore recycled them into Single Action production. Today these revolvers with long flute cyl are considered quite scarce. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 38-40 with 5-1/2″ bbl, blue finish and type of stock not listed, shipped to Simmon’s Hardware, St. Louis, MO, March 28, 1914 in a 2-gun shipment. The letter continues that this revolver was shipped with long fluted cyl. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except cyl which is properly unnumbered. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and minor thinning on left side at muzzle. Frame retains about 90% orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere. Hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides and rear edge with strong colors on top edge. Cyl retains 92-93% strong orig blue with some light holster wear. Grips have a few minor age lines and a chip in right side and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of minor pitting. 4-45281 JR13 (8,000-12,000) 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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