EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY COLT MODEL 1889 DA REVOLVER.

EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY COLT MODEL 1889 DA REVOLVER. SN 50. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Bbl has usual markings with the “1884” and “1888” patent dates. There is no caliber marking on left side of bbl and does not appear to have ever had one. The 6-shot cylinder is without cylinder stop notches on rear face, utilizing a spring loaded catch in the locking bolt for a cylinder stop in the ratchet. Rear face of cylinder has a large “P” and a 5-point star along with serial number. Serial number and identical star are found inside crane and on bottom of bbl. The same star appears at left rear edge of frame. All visible parts are matching numbered. It has smooth 2-pc walnut grips with a penciled serial number inside right grip. Left grip has been slightly altered on bottom and may be an old replacement. Butt strap has several dings along edges, apparently having been used as a hammer and has now been dressed smooth. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except left grip as noted. Overall retains about 95% of a professionally restored finish with slightly battered sideplate screw. Hand spring is either weak or broken, so it does not rotate cylinder every time, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-34172 JR119 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	176	$1,035.00	EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY COLT MODEL 1889 DA REVOLVER. SN 50. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue finish with 6″ bbl, integral half moon front sight and grooved top strap rear sight. Bbl has usual markings with the “1884” and “1888” patent dates. There is no caliber marking on left side of bbl and does not appear to have ever had one. The 6-shot cylinder is without cylinder stop notches on rear face, utilizing a spring loaded catch in the locking bolt for a cylinder stop in the ratchet. Rear face of cylinder has a large “P” and a 5-point star along with serial number. Serial number and identical star are found inside crane and on bottom of bbl. The same star appears at left rear edge of frame. All visible parts are matching numbered. It has smooth 2-pc walnut grips with a penciled serial number inside right grip. Left grip has been slightly altered on bottom and may be an old replacement. Butt strap has several dings along edges, apparently having been used as a hammer and has now been dressed smooth. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching except left grip as noted. Overall retains about 95% of a professionally restored finish with slightly battered sideplate screw. Hand spring is either weak or broken, so it does not rotate cylinder every time, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-34172 JR119 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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