COLT LONDON SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT LONDON SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 455. SN 140859. Fine early English Colt with Colt’s Pall Mall London address, blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, having an odd-shaped, Walter Winans’ inspired, large, target sight with partridge type blade. It has case colored frame with 1-pc walnut grip and tiny British proofs on the bbl & cylinder. It has a stud & lanyard ring centered in the butt. Apparently Colt had a few of these revolvers made up with this front sight to attempt to lure Mr. Winans away from Smith & Wesson. Mr. Winans was a Russian born author & British shooting champion at Bisley & Wimbledon for many years running and in his day was a recognized world champion. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% smooth blue/brown with bright blue in the sheltered areas. Ejector rod housing retains about 95% strong, bright, orig blue. Cylinder retains 50-60% flaked orig blue mixed with light patina & the frame about all of its orig case colors, strong & bright in the sheltered areas with some fading & thinning on the sides & top. Screws are fine & retain virtually all of their orig blue. Grip frame overall retains 75-80% orig blue thin on the straps. Grip is crisp with slightly worn edges & retains most of its orig finish. Will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-57359 JR634 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	4183	$7,475.00	COLT LONDON SGL ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 455. SN 140859. Fine early English Colt with Colt’s Pall Mall London address, blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, having an odd-shaped, Walter Winans’ inspired, large, target sight with partridge type blade. It has case colored frame with 1-pc walnut grip and tiny British proofs on the bbl & cylinder. It has a stud & lanyard ring centered in the butt. Apparently Colt had a few of these revolvers made up with this front sight to attempt to lure Mr. Winans away from Smith & Wesson. Mr. Winans was a Russian born author & British shooting champion at Bisley & Wimbledon for many years running and in his day was a recognized world champion. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains 75-80% smooth blue/brown with bright blue in the sheltered areas. Ejector rod housing retains about 95% strong, bright, orig blue. Cylinder retains 50-60% flaked orig blue mixed with light patina & the frame about all of its orig case colors, strong & bright in the sheltered areas with some fading & thinning on the sides & top. Screws are fine & retain virtually all of their orig blue. Grip frame overall retains 75-80% orig blue thin on the straps. Grip is crisp with slightly worn edges & retains most of its orig finish. Will not hold on safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bright shiny bore. 4-57359 JR634 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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