RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 126095. Cal. 32 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “32 CAL”. Bottom of bbl, under base pin, is stamped “32” and it is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber eagle grips that are probably old replacements but fit reasonably well. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 192 single actions were produced in this caliber out of the approx. 357,859 revolvers produced in period 1873-1940. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver ,as found, in caliber 32 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to “Dr. Augustenens Marrietta” with the address not available, on Sept. 19, 1891 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy orig factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and wear on tip of ejector rod housing. Frame retains about 50% orig case colors, mostly faded but strong & bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, dark on top edge, bright on sides. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with front & back straps and trigger guard a blue/gray patina. Cylinder is mostly a blue/brown patina with strong blue in flutes. Grips show moderate to heavy wear and are turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 4-36751 JR76 (6,000-10,000)

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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	2124	$8,337.50	RARE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 126095. Cal. 32 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left front web of trigger guard is marked “32 CAL”. Bottom of bbl, under base pin, is stamped “32” and it is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber eagle grips that are probably old replacements but fit reasonably well. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 192 single actions were produced in this caliber out of the approx. 357,859 revolvers produced in period 1873-1940. Accompanied by a copy of a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver ,as found, in caliber 32 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, type of stocks not listed and shipped to “Dr. Augustenens Marrietta” with the address not available, on Sept. 19, 1891 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl & ejector rod housing retain about 95% glossy orig factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and wear on tip of ejector rod housing. Frame retains about 50% orig case colors, mostly faded but strong & bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about all of its orig case colors, dark on top edge, bright on sides. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with front & back straps and trigger guard a blue/gray patina. Cylinder is mostly a blue/brown patina with strong blue in flutes. Grips show moderate to heavy wear and are turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered small spots of pitting. 4-36751 JR76 (6,000-10,000) 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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