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2135
$4,600.00

*COLT FIRST GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY. SN 352709. Cal. 44 SPCL. 5-1/2″ bbl, standard front sight, top of bbl marked “COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, left side “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .44 SPECIAL”, right side with standard ejector rod. Standard frame with 2 line patent dates and “RAMPANT COLT” on left side. Two-piece ivory grips, frame has SN in usual spot, matching SN can be found on right side of trigger guard and backstrap under grip. Accompanying gun is a walnut converted silverware box, for two SA revolvers and a red and yellow box of Winchester 44 Special ammo. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 98% orig blue with some thinning at muzzle, front strap, and front edge of ejector rod housing. Frame has 50-60% thinning orig case colors, two small spots on top strap of shallow surface oxidation. Cylinder retains 95% orig blue with some minor scratches, thinning on sharp edges of flutes, and a narrow line of flaked finish, probably caused by felt in display case. Hammer shows orig case colors on sides with right side spotted with some fine surface oxidation. Back and front strap are worn and blending a brown & silver patina, with trigger guard and buttstrap showing orig blue. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. Display case is sound with some minor scuffing to its exterior. 4-39475 BDT181 (3,000-5,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010
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