COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 91496. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened, 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has last four digits of SN under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates. Cyl has last four digits of SN on circumference back of one flute and caliber is stamped on left front web of trigger guard. Revolver is mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that appears to be orig to this revolver although back strap channel is dark & oil stained and no numbers are visible. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver, as found, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on May 21, 1883 in a shipment of 50 same type revolvers. Remarks indicate that rubber stocks were standard at the time, however the wood grip currently mounted on this revolver appears to be original. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of dark, dull blue & dark case colors remain in most sheltered areas with balance a smooth gray/brown patina. The area under ejector rod housing has brilliant blue. Cyl retains dull blue in flutes with balance a blue/brown patina with fine surface rust in the flutes. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear with light nicks & scratches and retains 70-75% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36856 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2178	$4,312.50	COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 91496. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened, 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has last four digits of SN under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is 3rd type with half moon ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates. Cyl has last four digits of SN on circumference back of one flute and caliber is stamped on left front web of trigger guard. Revolver is mounted with varnished 1-pc walnut grip that appears to be orig to this revolver although back strap channel is dark & oil stained and no numbers are visible. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver, as found, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis, MO on May 21, 1883 in a shipment of 50 same type revolvers. Remarks indicate that rubber stocks were standard at the time, however the wood grip currently mounted on this revolver appears to be original. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of dark, dull blue & dark case colors remain in most sheltered areas with balance a smooth gray/brown patina. The area under ejector rod housing has brilliant blue. Cyl retains dull blue in flutes with balance a blue/brown patina with fine surface rust in the flutes. Grip is sound showing moderate edge wear with light nicks & scratches and retains 70-75% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36856 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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