FINE EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

FINE EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 76854. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Ejector rod housing is third type with flat half moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45X CAL / E”. The third digit of the Caliber marking has been peened over. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of SN in back strap channel. It is apparent that this revolver was intended to have been caliber 455 Eley but was changed to 45 Colt at the factory. There is no evidence that the chambers in cylinder were modified to accept the longer cartridge so it is apparent that the cylinder was originally bored for 45 Colt cartridges. The cylinder is period equipment with beveled lands between the flutes, without any proof marks on rear face which is not uncommon for this period of manufacture. Further lending credence to the idea that the cylinder is correct for this revolver is that neither the bbl nor the cylinder are British proofed as were the majority of all the single actions made in British calibers. This is a fine, scarce antique single action made in 1882. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including grip. Overall retains about 96-98% strong orig nickel finish, slightly dulled on bbl and sides of frame. There are minor losses on lower front edge of frame by cylinder opening with a couple of flaked spots on hammer. Screw heads retain most of their orig factory fire blue. Grip shows light to moderate edge wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Hammer is not strong in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39226 JR88 (25,000-35,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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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	2100	$0.00	FINE EARLY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 76854. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Ejector rod housing is third type with flat half moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “45X CAL / E”. The third digit of the Caliber marking has been peened over. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that has the last four digits of SN in back strap channel. It is apparent that this revolver was intended to have been caliber 455 Eley but was changed to 45 Colt at the factory. There is no evidence that the chambers in cylinder were modified to accept the longer cartridge so it is apparent that the cylinder was originally bored for 45 Colt cartridges. The cylinder is period equipment with beveled lands between the flutes, without any proof marks on rear face which is not uncommon for this period of manufacture. Further lending credence to the idea that the cylinder is correct for this revolver is that neither the bbl nor the cylinder are British proofed as were the majority of all the single actions made in British calibers. This is a fine, scarce antique single action made in 1882. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching including grip. Overall retains about 96-98% strong orig nickel finish, slightly dulled on bbl and sides of frame. There are minor losses on lower front edge of frame by cylinder opening with a couple of flaked spots on hammer. Screw heads retain most of their orig factory fire blue. Grip shows light to moderate edge wear with a few minor nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Hammer is not strong in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39226 JR88 (25,000-35,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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