*RARE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*RARE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355513. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Serial number was observed in the usual place on bottom of frame and on right side of front & back straps under grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered “357581” under left side and “357383” under right side. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 525 of these rare revolvers were produced in this caliber in the first generation. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig factory finish with deep dark blue and lightly faded case colors on frame, brilliant in sheltered areas. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-36583 JR392 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2217A	$5,175.00	RARE FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 355513. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address with model & caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt without circle. Serial number was observed in the usual place on bottom of frame and on right side of front & back straps under grip. Last two digits of SN are on rear face of cyl. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered “357581” under left side and “357383” under right side. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 525 of these rare revolvers were produced in this caliber in the first generation. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains 97-98% strong orig factory finish with deep dark blue and lightly faded case colors on frame, brilliant in sheltered areas. Grips are sound showing little or no wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-36583 JR392 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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