*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 338224. Cal. .45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of the bbl, under the base pin, is stamped with a “1” and tiny “44”. This is obviously a mis-stamping as the bore is measures .454″ and the cyl accepts a .45 Colt cartridge. Left side of the frame has 2-line three patent dates and Rampant Colt without circle. Serial number was observed in the usual place on the bottom of the frame, on the left side of the frontstrap, under the grip and, unusually, on the toe of the buttstrap, which also has a factory style lanyard swivel. Last two digits of the serial number are stamped on the rear face of the cyl. Mounted with Rampant Colt, hard rubber grips that are un-numbered. Left side of the backstrap, at the heel, is stamped with a tiny “1”, which number was also observed on the left front web of the trigger guard, and as was previously noted, on the bottom of the bbl. This number appears to be an assembly number which indicates that this revolver was likely returned to the factory for installation of the lanyard swivel. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver, as found, in .45 caliber with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Co St. Louis, MO on Jan 20, 1920 in a 5 gun shipment. No mention is made of the swivel in the buttstrap. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are un-numbered. Bbl and cyl retain about 95% strong, orig factory blue with muzzle wear on the left side of the bbl and sharp edge wear on front of the cyl, with light drag line and a few scratches around the circumference. Ejector rod housing retains about 95-96% strong factory blue with light nicks and scratches and light front end wear. Frame and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, stronger in sheltered areas, brighter on the right side, overall generally faded. Grip frame retains most of its orig factory blue, slightly thinned on the front-and backstraps. Grips are sound, showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant, shiny bore. Revolver shows very little use, just handling and light holster wear. 4-39752 (4,000-5,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2143	$4,715.00	PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 338224. Cal. .45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 4-3/4″ bbl, full thick front sight and 2-line address with caliber marking on the left side. Bottom of the bbl, under the base pin, is stamped with a “1” and tiny “44”. This is obviously a mis-stamping as the bore is measures .454″ and the cyl accepts a .45 Colt cartridge. Left side of the frame has 2-line three patent dates and Rampant Colt without circle. Serial number was observed in the usual place on the bottom of the frame, on the left side of the frontstrap, under the grip and, unusually, on the toe of the buttstrap, which also has a factory style lanyard swivel. Last two digits of the serial number are stamped on the rear face of the cyl. Mounted with Rampant Colt, hard rubber grips that are un-numbered. Left side of the backstrap, at the heel, is stamped with a tiny “1”, which number was also observed on the left front web of the trigger guard, and as was previously noted, on the bottom of the bbl. This number appears to be an assembly number which indicates that this revolver was likely returned to the factory for installation of the lanyard swivel. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver, as found, in .45 caliber with 4-3/4″ bbl, blue finish and type of stocks not listed, shipped to Shapleigh Hardware Co St. Louis, MO on Jan 20, 1920 in a 5 gun shipment. No mention is made of the swivel in the buttstrap. CONDITION: Very fine plus, all matching except grips which are un-numbered. Bbl and cyl retain about 95% strong, orig factory blue with muzzle wear on the left side of the bbl and sharp edge wear on front of the cyl, with light drag line and a few scratches around the circumference. Ejector rod housing retains about 95-96% strong factory blue with light nicks and scratches and light front end wear. Frame and hammer retain most of their orig case colors, stronger in sheltered areas, brighter on the right side, overall generally faded. Grip frame retains most of its orig factory blue, slightly thinned on the front-and backstraps. Grips are sound, showing light wear. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant, shiny bore. Revolver shows very little use, just handling and light holster wear. 4-39752 (4,000-5,500) 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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