COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 166826. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. There is a tiny “45” on bottom of bbl under base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Screws are fire blued and it is mounted with a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Even though hard rubber grips were standard at this time, this revolver has not had the front strap drilled for grip locater pin indicating that this was probably a special order. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 70% orig nickel with most of losses from holster wear with some light fine pimpling on frame & hammer. Grip frame is strong with minor pimpling on back strap. Cylinder shows worn nickel with an area of small hammer marks. Grip is sound with light dings & scratches showing light edge wear and retains 70-75% added varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches , otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-36749 JR113 (2,500-4,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2142	$2,478.00	COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 166826. Cal. 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 4-3/4″ bbl, full front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on left side. There is a tiny “45” on bottom of bbl under base pin. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a broken circle. Screws are fire blued and it is mounted with a 1-pc varnished walnut grip. Even though hard rubber grips were standard at this time, this revolver has not had the front strap drilled for grip locater pin indicating that this was probably a special order. PROVENANCE: John Irwin Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Overall retains about 70% orig nickel with most of losses from holster wear with some light fine pimpling on frame & hammer. Grip frame is strong with minor pimpling on back strap. Cylinder shows worn nickel with an area of small hammer marks. Grip is sound with light dings & scratches showing light edge wear and retains 70-75% added varnish. Hammer is not solid in safety or half cock notches , otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-36749 JR113 (2,500-4,000) 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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