RARE COLT FLATTOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE COLT FLATTOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 127819. Cal. 44 Russian. All blue finish with rare 5-1/2″ bbl, rectangular base target front sight with German silver blade and Colt Pall Mall London 1-line address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and the caliber marking “44 CAL” is on the left front web of the trigger guard. Bottom of the bbl has a tiny “44” and tiny British proofs under the base pin. Cylinder does not have British proofs. It has the target style flattop strap with fixed target rear sight. The hammer has fire blued top and rear edges with polished sides. Trigger is very nicely checkered as is the front strap and it is mounted with rampant colt & eagle hard rubber grips. Backstrap is without serial number. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 51 of these rare revolvers were made in this caliber, most with 7-1/2″ bbl. On pages 175 & 176 of the referenced publication Mr. Cochran states that there are only 11 flattop models known with other than 7-1/2″ bbls and only 7 of those have 5-1/2″ bbls that were originally fitted with 5-1/2″ bbls. This revolver is listed by serial number as being one of those seven, making this indeed an extremely rare single action. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, overall retains 93-95% strong original blue with muzzle and sharp edge wear and thinning on the left side of the bbl. Cylinder has sharp edge wear with some thinning on the outer diameter. Left grip has a deep scratch, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39228 JR172 (17,500-27,500)

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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	2111	$20,125.00	RARE COLT FLATTOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 127819. Cal. 44 Russian. All blue finish with rare 5-1/2″ bbl, rectangular base target front sight with German silver blade and Colt Pall Mall London 1-line address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and the caliber marking “44 CAL” is on the left front web of the trigger guard. Bottom of the bbl has a tiny “44” and tiny British proofs under the base pin. Cylinder does not have British proofs. It has the target style flattop strap with fixed target rear sight. The hammer has fire blued top and rear edges with polished sides. Trigger is very nicely checkered as is the front strap and it is mounted with rampant colt & eagle hard rubber grips. Backstrap is without serial number. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 51 of these rare revolvers were made in this caliber, most with 7-1/2″ bbl. On pages 175 & 176 of the referenced publication Mr. Cochran states that there are only 11 flattop models known with other than 7-1/2″ bbls and only 7 of those have 5-1/2″ bbls that were originally fitted with 5-1/2″ bbls. This revolver is listed by serial number as being one of those seven, making this indeed an extremely rare single action. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, overall retains 93-95% strong original blue with muzzle and sharp edge wear and thinning on the left side of the bbl. Cylinder has sharp edge wear with some thinning on the outer diameter. Left grip has a deep scratch, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-39228 JR172 (17,500-27,500) 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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