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2127
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$3,737.50
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COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 169302. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl slightly altered front sight, possibly a period of use replacement with 1-line block letter address and the caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of the bbl has a tiny “32” under the base pin. Left side of the frame has 2-line three patent dates and rampant colt in a full circle. It is mounted with fine 2-pc pearl grips that have a deep relief carved Mexican eagle on the right side. Serial number was observed in the usual three positions on the frame, trigger guard and buttstrap. Cylinder has the last three digits of the serial number on the rear face. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains 85-90% strong original nickel with losses around the muzzle, top strap and front edges of the frame. Front strap behind the trigger bow is also bare metal. Cylinder retains about 50% original nickel and ejector rod housing about 60% with all the loss areas a gray metal patina. Hammer is not solid in half-cock notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-36777 JR175 (3,500-5,000)
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. |