*PRE-WAR BATTLE OF BRITAIN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*PRE-WAR BATTLE OF BRITAIN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355608. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent date and Rampant Colt. Bottom of bbl, cyl, right side of frame and left ear of backstrap have British proofs. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver inside each grip. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under the grip. Last 2 digits of SN are marked on rear face of cylinder. This revolver is listed by SN as being included in the “Battle of Britain” shipment. The “Battle of Britain” shipment was shipped by Winchester Repeating Arms and included 163 Single Action revolvers shipped from Colt to Winchester on June 18, 1940. There were numerous other makes and models of U.S. made arms purchased by the British Purchasing Commission along with privately donated arms. There were a total of 108 Single Actions in cal 45 in this shipment of which 57 had 5-1/2″ bbls and 63 were nickel finished. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection from the early 1980’s. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig nickel finish with one small flaked spot at the left muzzle edge and a few minor nicks and scratches, appears to be new & unfired. Grips are sound with a couple of minor chipped diamonds and very faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45283 JR9 (7,000-10,000)

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
	1556	$11,500.00	PRE-WAR BATTLE OF BRITAIN COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355608. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent date and Rampant Colt. Bottom of bbl, cyl, right side of frame and left ear of backstrap have British proofs. Mounted with 2-pc Rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver inside each grip. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under the grip. Last 2 digits of SN are marked on rear face of cylinder. This revolver is listed by SN as being included in the “Battle of Britain” shipment. The “Battle of Britain” shipment was shipped by Winchester Repeating Arms and included 163 Single Action revolvers shipped from Colt to Winchester on June 18, 1940. There were numerous other makes and models of U.S. made arms purchased by the British Purchasing Commission along with privately donated arms. There were a total of 108 Single Actions in cal 45 in this shipment of which 57 had 5-1/2″ bbls and 63 were nickel finished. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection from the early 1980’s. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching. Overall retains about 99% crisp orig nickel finish with one small flaked spot at the left muzzle edge and a few minor nicks and scratches, appears to be new & unfired. Grips are sound with a couple of minor chipped diamonds and very faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45283 JR9 (7,000-10,000) 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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