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1579
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$6,900.00
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LOT OF 2 COLT MODEL 1877 DA REVOLVERS. 1) Thunderer Sheriff’s Model. Cal. 41 Colt. SN 31129. Nickel finish with 2-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with crisp etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips matching numbered to this revolver. 2) Lightning. Cal. 38 Colt. SN 65116. Blue & color case hardened with 4-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight and 2-line address with crisp etched panel on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and is mounted with 2-pc rampant Colt hard rubber grips with last two digits of SN inside each grip. PROVENANCE: 1) Mitch Luksich 2002; 2) Doug Carlson 2002; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Overall retains virtually of its orig bright factory nickel; trigger retains most of its orig fire blue, slightly thinned on front edge; grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are a little balky but functional, bright shiny bore with a few small scattered spots of fine pitting. 2) Extremely fine plus, all matching including grips, probably unfired. Bbl & ejector housing retain most of their glossy, orig factory blue with light muzzle edge wear on left side, probably from sliding around in a drawer; the few spots of flaking are a dark patina; etched panel is crisp; frame retains virtually all of its brilliant case colors with brilliant fire blue on trigger & edges of hammer; sides of hammer are polished bright; grips are crisp with faint diamond point wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45498 JR148 (4,000-8,000)
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. |