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$24,150.00

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 73114. Early civilian single action with 7-1/2” bbl, blue and case colored with 1-pc walnut grips. It has original size and height front sight and the bbl address is in proper block letters. The ejector rod head is the new type oval half moon style. It has black powder frame with three patent line markings on the left side. CONDITION: Very fine. All matching. Bbl retains about 60% strong original blue, turned brown with patina toward the frame. Bbl address is crisp and clear. Ejector rod housing retains about 70% glossy bright blue. Cylinder retains 70-75% glossy blue with the balance flaked to light patina. Chambers are fine. There are inspector initials “B” and “O” on the back of the cylinder. Frame retains 50-60% original case colors, strong and bright in the sheltered areas with the balance turned to a silver-brown patina. Frame screws retain most to their original bright blue and do not appear to have ever been turned. Hammer retains most of its bright case colors. Backstrap has glossy bright blue at the top and on the butt with the center section thin blue. Trigger guard retains 80-85% original blue, thin on the front strap with some light pinpoints of rust and worn on the front edge of the trigger bow with some fine pitting, glossy and bright in the sheltered areas. Grips are outstanding with sharp edges, a small gouge on the right side with some light nicks and scratches and retain most to their original bright varnish. Mechanics are crisp with brilliant shiny bore, some light leading in the forcing cone. 4-53066 JR625 (10,000-15,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004
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