*COLT LATE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*COLT LATE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356252. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, modified front sight, with 1-line bbl address & caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent date with rampant Colt and is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. The last 2 digits of the serial number are on the rear face of the cylinder and there is a small star on the front face. The serial number is also found on the right side of the front and back straps under the grip. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, of the 357,859 Single Actions made pre-war, fewer than 100 of them were made in 38 Special caliber. He shows that 27 were made in 38 S&W Special and 89 were made in 38 Colt Special. Presumably this revolver would be considered one of the 38 S&W Specials, as by the time this revolver was made the term “38 Colt Special” was probably no longer being used. Accompanied by a beautiful rose-color suede-lined, hand-tooled custom leather case with beautiful floral and foliate patterns with “Colt” in a ribbon on the lid. It is fitted in the bottom for the revolver, an empty compartment and a cartridge block for 13 cartridges. Right rear corner has a milled fitted wood block with a Morgan silver dollar glued to the top. CONDITION: Fine. The bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with holster thinning on both sides & the outer radius of the ejector housing thinned. The cylinder retains about 75-80% strong orig blue. The frame retains bright case colors in the sheltered areas with the balance faded to a medium gray patina. Front strap and trigger guard are a gray patina and the back strap is a blue/gray patina. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with the left side turning chocolate. The hammer spring has been lightened. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is extremely fine. 4-35062 JR118 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2339	$2,300.00	COLT LATE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356252. Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, modified front sight, with 1-line bbl address & caliber marking on the left side. Left side of frame has 2-line patent date with rampant Colt and is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips numbered to this revolver. The last 2 digits of the serial number are on the rear face of the cylinder and there is a small star on the front face. The serial number is also found on the right side of the front and back straps under the grip. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, of the 357,859 Single Actions made pre-war, fewer than 100 of them were made in 38 Special caliber. He shows that 27 were made in 38 S&W Special and 89 were made in 38 Colt Special. Presumably this revolver would be considered one of the 38 S&W Specials, as by the time this revolver was made the term “38 Colt Special” was probably no longer being used. Accompanied by a beautiful rose-color suede-lined, hand-tooled custom leather case with beautiful floral and foliate patterns with “Colt” in a ribbon on the lid. It is fitted in the bottom for the revolver, an empty compartment and a cartridge block for 13 cartridges. Right rear corner has a milled fitted wood block with a Morgan silver dollar glued to the top. CONDITION: Fine. The bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with holster thinning on both sides & the outer radius of the ejector housing thinned. The cylinder retains about 75-80% strong orig blue. The frame retains bright case colors in the sheltered areas with the balance faded to a medium gray patina. Front strap and trigger guard are a gray patina and the back strap is a blue/gray patina. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with the left side turning chocolate. The hammer spring has been lightened. Mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. Case is extremely fine. 4-35062 JR118 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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