*EXTREMELY RARE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND COLT AIRCREWMAN DA REVOLVER & HOLSTER.

*EXTREMELY RARE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND COLT AIRCREWMAN DA REVOLVER & HOLSTER. SN 5488-LW. Cal. 38 Spcl. Extremely rare ultra-lightweight revolver with 2″ steel bbl, alloy frame & the very rare orig all alloy cylinder. It has checkered 2-pc walnut grips with seal of The U.S. Air Force medallions. Backstrap is roll marked “PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE” and buttstrap is marked “A.F. NO. 665”. Few of these revolvers survive in orig condition as cylinders were prone to rupturing and they were recalled and either destroyed or a steel sleeved chambered cylinder installed & reissued. Even with updated cylinder they did not last long in service before they were recalled & destroyed. Accompanied by an orig flyer’s black leather flap belt holster embossed on flap “USAF” and with part number embossed on front edge. It has orig nylon lanyard in place. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found and showing shipped on Nov. 15, 1951 to Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska (Strategic Air Command Headquarters) in a shipment of 255 same type guns. Under accessories it states “shoulder holster supplied by government”. According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad, only about 1,200 of these revolvers were manufactured in 1951 and that “most were ordered destroyed. Perhaps less than 25 have survived.” CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. As new, appears to be unfired with only very slight muzzle and sharp edge wear, retaining about all of its orig factory finish to both metal & grips. Grips are crisp with light to moderate wear, mostly on right side. Holster is crisp & clean retaining virtually all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-33324 JR328 (7,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3301	$7,475.00	*EXTREMELY RARE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND COLT AIRCREWMAN DA REVOLVER & HOLSTER. SN 5488-LW. Cal. 38 Spcl. Extremely rare ultra-lightweight revolver with 2″ steel bbl, alloy frame & the very rare orig all alloy cylinder. It has checkered 2-pc walnut grips with seal of The U.S. Air Force medallions. Backstrap is roll marked “PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE” and buttstrap is marked “A.F. NO. 665”. Few of these revolvers survive in orig condition as cylinders were prone to rupturing and they were recalled and either destroyed or a steel sleeved chambered cylinder installed & reissued. Even with updated cylinder they did not last long in service before they were recalled & destroyed. Accompanied by an orig flyer’s black leather flap belt holster embossed on flap “USAF” and with part number embossed on front edge. It has orig nylon lanyard in place. Also accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found and showing shipped on Nov. 15, 1951 to Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska (Strategic Air Command Headquarters) in a shipment of 255 same type guns. Under accessories it states “shoulder holster supplied by government”. According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, Fjestad, only about 1,200 of these revolvers were manufactured in 1951 and that “most were ordered destroyed. Perhaps less than 25 have survived.” CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. As new, appears to be unfired with only very slight muzzle and sharp edge wear, retaining about all of its orig factory finish to both metal & grips. Grips are crisp with light to moderate wear, mostly on right side. Holster is crisp & clean retaining virtually all of its orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-33324 JR328 (7,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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