EXTREME RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET WITH EXTENDED GRIPS.

EXTREME RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET WITH EXTENDED GRIPS. SN 158911. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, ivory bead target front sight in a rectangular base, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. There is a tiny “41” on bottom of bbl just at the frame. “41” is the actual bore diameter of the 38-40 cartridge. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed target sight and left side of frame has the 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. Screws & trigger are fire-blued. Mounted with long & wide 2-pc, full checkered walnut grips with two screws. Grips are an overall 4-1/8″ long. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver as a Single Action Flat Top Target in caliber 38-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Albert Foster, Jr., New York, NY on Dec. 1, 1909 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 1-page letter from renowned Colt researcher, historian & author, R.L. Wilson, wherein he states “The varnished and checkered walnut grips are of the special long grip style, considered one of the most rare and desirable features on a select few Flattop Colt Single Action revolvers.” Mr. Wilson also cites several other authors & books espousing the rarity of long grip variations. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were about 925 Flat Top Target Model Single Actions produced in the period 1888-1896 of which only 19 were in caliber 38-40. There are no statistics on the numbers with extended grips but they most certainly are extremely rare. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible numbers match. Overall retains about 90% glossy orig blue with very light muzzle edge wear on the bbl and ejector housing with faint sharp edge wear on the frame; front & back straps are a gray patina; screws & trigger retain most of their orig fire blue, dull on trigger face; hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides & rear edge, top edge heavily faded; cyl retains about 95-96% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a light drag line. Grips are sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light to moderate diamond point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-48756 JR320 (20,000-30,000)

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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	2054	$37,950.00	EXTREME RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FLAT TOP TARGET WITH EXTENDED GRIPS. SN 158911. Cal. 38 WCF (38-40). All blue finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, ivory bead target front sight in a rectangular base, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. There is a tiny “41” on bottom of bbl just at the frame. “41” is the actual bore diameter of the 38-40 cartridge. Frame is flat top style with dovetailed fixed target sight and left side of frame has the 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt in a circle. Screws & trigger are fire-blued. Mounted with long & wide 2-pc, full checkered walnut grips with two screws. Grips are an overall 4-1/8″ long. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver as a Single Action Flat Top Target in caliber 38-40 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to Albert Foster, Jr., New York, NY on Dec. 1, 1909 in a 1-gun shipment. Also accompanied by a 1-page letter from renowned Colt researcher, historian & author, R.L. Wilson, wherein he states “The varnished and checkered walnut grips are of the special long grip style, considered one of the most rare and desirable features on a select few Flattop Colt Single Action revolvers.” Mr. Wilson also cites several other authors & books espousing the rarity of long grip variations. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were about 925 Flat Top Target Model Single Actions produced in the period 1888-1896 of which only 19 were in caliber 38-40. There are no statistics on the numbers with extended grips but they most certainly are extremely rare. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all visible numbers match. Overall retains about 90% glossy orig blue with very light muzzle edge wear on the bbl and ejector housing with faint sharp edge wear on the frame; front & back straps are a gray patina; screws & trigger retain most of their orig fire blue, dull on trigger face; hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides & rear edge, top edge heavily faded; cyl retains about 95-96% strong orig blue with light sharp edge wear and a light drag line. Grips are sound with a few light nicks & scratches, showing light to moderate diamond point wear and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-48756 JR320 (20,000-30,000) 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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