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2222
$2,875.00

*FINE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 268116. Cal. 32 WCF (32-20). Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight, 1-line block letter address and caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and rampant Colt in a circle. Mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are probably not orig to this revolver. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with type of stocks not listed, shipped to Wyeth Hardware & Mfg. Co., St. Joseph, Missouri on July 8, 1905 in a two gun shipment. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains about 95% glossy orig blue with muzzle edge wear and thinning on left side. Ejector rod housing retains 96-97% glossy orig blue thinning on outer radius. Frame & hammer retain most of their orig factory case colors, mostly faded & turning dark with strong bright colors in sheltered areas. Trigger guard & backstrap retain bright blue in sheltered areas with front & backstraps a cleaned blue/gray patina. Grips show moderate wear and are turning chocolate. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37609 JR185 (3,500-4,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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