*SCARCE LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*SCARCE LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356879. Cal. 357 Mag. Blue & cased colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight, one line block letter address with the caliber marked on the left side. Left side of frame has 2 line patent dates with rampant Colt. The rear face of the cylinder has, what appears to be, the last two digits of the serial number between two chambers and a small star on the front face. The serial number appears on right side of the front and backstraps under the grip. It is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are numbered to this revolver. Inside the right grip has the scratched letters “LES” which corresponds with the name penciled on the bottom of the accompanying orig hinged lid, dark maroon box with black and white label that has the .357 cal. overlabel. Bottom of the box has the penciled serial number of the revolver & “LT. COL. LESLIE / 0-253091”. The number following Col. Leslie’s name is a military officers serial number. Surely research in the National Archives would disclose Col. Leslie’s military record. According to the book COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Cochran only 525 of these scarce pre-war revolvers were made in this caliber. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. The bbl and ejector rod housing retain 96-98% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and wear at the tip of the ejector rod housing. Frame retains virtually all of its strong orig factory case colors, slightly faded, brilliant in sheltered areas, hammer retains bright blue on the top and rear edges, polish bright on the sides. Grip frame retains about 98-99% strong orig blue with slight edge wear and dulling around the heel, grips are sound and show light wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shinny bore. Box has repaired edges and a tear in the lid, otherwise is fine. 4-36207 JR111 (8,000-10,000)

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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	2342	$0.00	SCARCE LATE PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356879. Cal. 357 Mag. Blue & cased colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, orig thick front sight, one line block letter address with the caliber marked on the left side. Left side of frame has 2 line patent dates with rampant Colt. The rear face of the cylinder has, what appears to be, the last two digits of the serial number between two chambers and a small star on the front face. The serial number appears on right side of the front and backstraps under the grip. It is mounted with rampant Colt hard rubber grips that are numbered to this revolver. Inside the right grip has the scratched letters “LES” which corresponds with the name penciled on the bottom of the accompanying orig hinged lid, dark maroon box with black and white label that has the .357 cal. overlabel. Bottom of the box has the penciled serial number of the revolver & “LT. COL. LESLIE / 0-253091”. The number following Col. Leslie’s name is a military officers serial number. Surely research in the National Archives would disclose Col. Leslie’s military record. According to the book COLT PEACEMAKER ENCYCLOPEDIA, Cochran only 525 of these scarce pre-war revolvers were made in this caliber. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. The bbl and ejector rod housing retain 96-98% strong orig blue with slight muzzle edge wear and wear at the tip of the ejector rod housing. Frame retains virtually all of its strong orig factory case colors, slightly faded, brilliant in sheltered areas, hammer retains bright blue on the top and rear edges, polish bright on the sides. Grip frame retains about 98-99% strong orig blue with slight edge wear and dulling around the heel, grips are sound and show light wear. Hammer is not solid in safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine, brilliant shinny bore. Box has repaired edges and a tear in the lid, otherwise is fine. 4-36207 JR111 (8,000-10,000) 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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