SCARCE COLT “COP & THUG BUNTLINE” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

SCARCE COLT “COP & THUG BUNTLINE” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 15654. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with rare 6” bbl, half moon front sight with etched panel on left side “NEW POLICE 38” and 2-line address. It has a spur trigger with square butt, hard rubber grips with the figures of a policeman arresting a bad guy with a knife. Only about 4,000 of these little revolvers were made in period 1882-86.Factory records confirm rare 6” bbl , referred to as “Buntline”. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 70-80% orig nickel, frame & grip strap having nearly all of their finish, flaking on front of cyl. and in the flutes. Barrel has flaking and muzzle wear mixed with patina, the etched panel, while showing wear, is completely legible. Grips are in very nice shape. Mechanics are fine, with good bore and some minor scattered pits. 4-37278 (7,000-9,000)

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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	2360A	$0.00	SCARCE COLT “COP & THUG BUNTLINE” SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. SN 15654. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish with rare 6” bbl, half moon front sight with etched panel on left side “NEW POLICE 38” and 2-line address. It has a spur trigger with square butt, hard rubber grips with the figures of a policeman arresting a bad guy with a knife. Only about 4,000 of these little revolvers were made in period 1882-86.Factory records confirm rare 6” bbl , referred to as “Buntline”. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains 70-80% orig nickel, frame & grip strap having nearly all of their finish, flaking on front of cyl. and in the flutes. Barrel has flaking and muzzle wear mixed with patina, the etched panel, while showing wear, is completely legible. Grips are in very nice shape. Mechanics are fine, with good bore and some minor scattered pits. 4-37278 (7,000-9,000) 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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