*FINE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*FINE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 351799. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. SN was observed on the bottom of frame and right side of the front and back straps under the grip. Last 2 digits of matching number is on the rear face of cyl. Mounted with 2-pc fleur de lis carved and checkered silver medallion walnut grips that are original to this revolver. Right rear web of trigger guard appears to have had a small “&” peened over. The small “&” indicates a factory restoration. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 45 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish with checkered wood stocks, shipped to John Jovino, New York, New York, on April 18, 1928 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered; bbl and ejector housing retain about all of their fine factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and slight wear at tip of ejector housing; frame and hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas on frame and sides & rear edge of hammer; trigger guard and backstrap retain about all of their bright factory blue; cyl retains about 94-95% factory blue, slightly thinned on outer diameter, strong and bright in flutes; grips are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain most of their factory finish; mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-44727 JR279 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2184	$5,175.00	FINE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 351799. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight with 1-line block letter address and cal marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. SN was observed on the bottom of frame and right side of the front and back straps under the grip. Last 2 digits of matching number is on the rear face of cyl. Mounted with 2-pc fleur de lis carved and checkered silver medallion walnut grips that are original to this revolver. Right rear web of trigger guard appears to have had a small “&” peened over. The small “&” indicates a factory restoration. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver in cal 45 with 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish with checkered wood stocks, shipped to John Jovino, New York, New York, on April 18, 1928 in a 1-gun shipment. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grips which are unnumbered; bbl and ejector housing retain about all of their fine factory blue with only slight muzzle edge wear and slight wear at tip of ejector housing; frame and hammer retain about all of their orig case colors, bright in sheltered areas on frame and sides & rear edge of hammer; trigger guard and backstrap retain about all of their bright factory blue; cyl retains about 94-95% factory blue, slightly thinned on outer diameter, strong and bright in flutes; grips are sound, showing light to moderate wear and retain most of their factory finish; mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-44727 JR279 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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