*FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355872. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips from an earlier gun. SN was observed on frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig maroon red colored hinged lid box with black & white end label for 7-1/2″, caliber 45 revolver with hard rubber stocks & blue finish. Inside the lid has the Colt’s label and four identification stamps & tags of Ernest G. Rautzenberg. One of the labels shows Philadelphia. Bottom of box has been lined with buff colored paper. PROVENANCE: Larry Slack Collection; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with strong bright blue and bright case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield and top strap; hammer retains bright fire blue on edges with bright polish on sides; grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound showing light wear with an old compression break in the lid that does not extend through the top covering. 4-45238 (6,000-10,000)

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
	1564	$8,050.00	FINE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355872. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with model & caliber on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips from an earlier gun. SN was observed on frame and right side of front & back straps under the grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Accompanied by an orig maroon red colored hinged lid box with black & white end label for 7-1/2″, caliber 45 revolver with hard rubber stocks & blue finish. Inside the lid has the Colt’s label and four identification stamps & tags of Ernest G. Rautzenberg. One of the labels shows Philadelphia. Bottom of box has been lined with buff colored paper. PROVENANCE: Larry Slack Collection; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except grips, probably unfired. Overall retains virtually all of its crisp orig factory finish with strong bright blue and bright case colors, slightly faded on left recoil shield and top strap; hammer retains bright fire blue on edges with bright polish on sides; grips are sound showing light to moderate diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Box is sound showing light wear with an old compression break in the lid that does not extend through the top covering. 4-45238 (6,000-10,000) 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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