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2188
$5,175.00

*PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 350987. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full thick front sight and 1-line block letter address with block letter “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER 44-40” roll marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a partial circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that have the number “349648” scratched on inside of both grips. SN was observed on frame and right sides of the front & back straps under the grip. Cylinder has the last two digits of SN on rear face. Accompanied by a dark maroon hinged lid box of a size that fits this revolver, without end labels or SN on the bottom. According to consignor’s notes this revolver will letter as found, shipped to Von Lengerke & Antoine, Chicago, IL on May 2, 1928 in a 1-gun shipment. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 98-99% glossy orig blue on bbl, ejector rod housing, cyl & grip frame, with only faint sharp edge wear and a couple of small light drag lines around cylinder. Frame retains about all of its orig factory case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas, moderately faded elsewhere. Hammer retains bright case colors on sides and rear edge, faded on top edge. Grips, although numbered to another revolver, fit perfectly, are sound showing light diamond point wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Box has a couple of broken corners in the lid with some oil staining on top of the lid and light soil with very light edge wear, otherwise is sound. 4-41993 JR169 (7,000-10,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011
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