BRITISH COLT REVOLVING CARBINE.

BRITISH COLT REVOLVING CARBINE. SN 10079. Cal. 56. This is a very fine example of the standard 21″ bbl revolving carbine with sling swivel. British carbines are typically found in the serial range 10000-12000, according to Flayderman’s guide, and this gun falls at the beginning of this range with matching SNs of 10079. This gun is in wonderful condition, retaining most of its orig blue finish with a bright near mint bore. This conforms to other specimens with address on top strap “COL.COLT HARTFORD CT U.S.A.” CONDITION: This gun retains 95%+ blue finish on bbl and frame with some areas of thinning; scattered small scrapes and scuffs. Rifling in bore is shiny and well defined. Blue on cyl and buttplate is 80%+ but much thinner than on other surfaces. Hammer retains about 50% of its case colors, though muted, with balance a silver gray with brown staining. Stock is fine and well fit, still with areas of raised grain with scattered small dings and dents and there is a 1-1/4″ sliver missing at right toe where stock meets frame tang. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-48623 JS42 (12,500-17,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2002	$12,650.00	BRITISH COLT REVOLVING CARBINE. SN 10079. Cal. 56. This is a very fine example of the standard 21″ bbl revolving carbine with sling swivel. British carbines are typically found in the serial range 10000-12000, according to Flayderman’s guide, and this gun falls at the beginning of this range with matching SNs of 10079. This gun is in wonderful condition, retaining most of its orig blue finish with a bright near mint bore. This conforms to other specimens with address on top strap “COL.COLT HARTFORD CT U.S.A.” CONDITION: This gun retains 95%+ blue finish on bbl and frame with some areas of thinning; scattered small scrapes and scuffs. Rifling in bore is shiny and well defined. Blue on cyl and buttplate is 80%+ but much thinner than on other surfaces. Hammer retains about 50% of its case colors, though muted, with balance a silver gray with brown staining. Stock is fine and well fit, still with areas of raised grain with scattered small dings and dents and there is a 1-1/4″ sliver missing at right toe where stock meets frame tang. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-48623 JS42 (12,500-17,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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