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2223
$2,300.00

*FINE 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 318137. Cal. 45 Colt. 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 broken circle. Mounted with fine replacement 2-pc ivory grips with a deep relief carved buffalo head on right side. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains about 80% glossy orig blue with holster wear on left side, around muzzle and on ejector rod housing. Frame retains 30-40% orig case colors in sheltered areas with balance turned silver. Hammer is a cleaned gray metal color. Trigger guard & back strap retain blue in sheltered areas with balance a blue/gray patina. Cyl retains dark blue in flutes with outer diameter a silver/gray patina. Three screws on left side of frame have slightly battered slots. Grips are sound and retain a light ivory color. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of pitting. 4-36579 JR200 (3,500-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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