*RARE LATE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*RARE LATE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356955. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered orig front sight with 1-line block letter address & left side of bbl roll marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt and it is mounted with Colt factory silver medallion, smooth ivory grips. Each grip has two small notches in the toes. Rear face of cylinder, between two chambers, has last two digits of serial number and front face of cylinder has a small star. Serial number was also observed on right side of front & back straps, under grip. Inside left grip is pencil number “46” & grease pencil name “LG BROWN”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter with limited information which only states that this revolver was manufactured Aug. 28, 1939 and sent to shipping room Aug. 30, 1939 and that it was furnished in 357 Magnum caliber. There were no other details. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 525 of these rare pre-WWII revolvers were ever made in this caliber. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 99%+ orig finish with glossy bright blue & vivid case colors with only very, very slight muzzle edge wear & some minor drag scratches on cylinder. Consignor states that he fired only six rds through it. Grips are also exceptionally fine with a beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35475 JR102 (7,500-8,500)

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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	2345	$0.00	RARE LATE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 356955. Cal. 357 Magnum. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered orig front sight with 1-line block letter address & left side of bbl roll marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357”. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt and it is mounted with Colt factory silver medallion, smooth ivory grips. Each grip has two small notches in the toes. Rear face of cylinder, between two chambers, has last two digits of serial number and front face of cylinder has a small star. Serial number was also observed on right side of front & back straps, under grip. Inside left grip is pencil number “46” & grease pencil name “LG BROWN”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter with limited information which only states that this revolver was manufactured Aug. 28, 1939 and sent to shipping room Aug. 30, 1939 and that it was furnished in 357 Magnum caliber. There were no other details. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 525 of these rare pre-WWII revolvers were ever made in this caliber. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 99%+ orig finish with glossy bright blue & vivid case colors with only very, very slight muzzle edge wear & some minor drag scratches on cylinder. Consignor states that he fired only six rds through it. Grips are also exceptionally fine with a beautiful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35475 JR102 (7,500-8,500) 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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