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2159
$4,887.50
Revised: 9/22/2010 

CORRECTION: The correct serial number for this gun is 355666, not 35666 as stated in the catalog description.

*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. SN 35666. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with standard left side bbl marking. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates & rampant Colt. Mounted with Colt silver medallion smooth 2-pc ivory grips. SN was observed in usual place on bottom of frame and on right side of front & back straps under grip. Accompanied by its orig hinged lid, dark maroon box with black & white end label idenfifying this revolver in 45 caliber with 5-1/2″ bbl, rubber grips & blue finish. Bottom of box is pencil numbered to this revolver. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, has been fired but very little. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig blue on bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl & grip frame with only faint muzzle edge & tip of ejector rod housing wear. Frame retains most of its orig factory case colors, lightly to moderately faded, strong & bright in sheltered areas. Hammer retains bright polish on sides and about all of its orig blue on top & rear edges. Grips have a few minor age lines and are completely sound with about all of their orig factory polish and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Box has taped top & bottom front edges & top corners. Bottom of box has a minor pressure crack from cylinder. 4-36875 JR27 (5,000-8,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010
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