*RARE SPECIAL ORDER LONG GRIP 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER LONG GRIP 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA95643. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, 1-line block letter address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Front & back straps have been factory extended and are mounted with a checkered, fleur-de-lis carved 1-pc ivory grip serial numbered to this revolver. The SN was observed on the frame and left sides of the front & back straps with the last three digits of the SN on the front face of cyl around bushing hole. The blued metal parts are all extra high polish royal blue with high polished screws & frame. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as found in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, royal blue finish with case hardened frame; type of stocks listed as “one-piece fleur-de-lis checkered ivory” and under special features “extended grip configuration”. It was shipped to Greg Martin Auctions, San Francisco, CA on Oct. 16, 2008. Under remarks the letter states “Subject revolver was kept by the Colt factory as a sample, display piece and show gun produced by the Colt Custom Shop.” It is thought by this cataloger that this revolver was part of a large consignment of special Colt Custom Shop guns sold by Greg Martin Auctions in 2008. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its orig royal blue finish on the bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl, front & back straps and top & back edges of hammer. Cyl has been turned with one faint hint of a cyl line. Grip is extremely fine plus, retaining a wonderful ivory patina. 4-42225 JR1 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2085	$8,050.00	RARE SPECIAL ORDER LONG GRIP 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN SA95643. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, 1-line block letter address and model & caliber markings on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 3-patent dates with rampant Colt. Front & back straps have been factory extended and are mounted with a checkered, fleur-de-lis carved 1-pc ivory grip serial numbered to this revolver. The SN was observed on the frame and left sides of the front & back straps with the last three digits of the SN on the front face of cyl around bushing hole. The blued metal parts are all extra high polish royal blue with high polished screws & frame. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver as found in caliber 45 Colt with 4-3/4″ bbl, royal blue finish with case hardened frame; type of stocks listed as “one-piece fleur-de-lis checkered ivory” and under special features “extended grip configuration”. It was shipped to Greg Martin Auctions, San Francisco, CA on Oct. 16, 2008. Under remarks the letter states “Subject revolver was kept by the Colt factory as a sample, display piece and show gun produced by the Colt Custom Shop.” It is thought by this cataloger that this revolver was part of a large consignment of special Colt Custom Shop guns sold by Greg Martin Auctions in 2008. CONDITION: Extraordinarily fine, as new, appears to be unfired retaining virtually all of its orig royal blue finish on the bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl, front & back straps and top & back edges of hammer. Cyl has been turned with one faint hint of a cyl line. Grip is extremely fine plus, retaining a wonderful ivory patina. 4-42225 JR1 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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