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Lot #4219
Lot #4221

Lot 4220: Colt Single Action Army Revolver 45 Colt

Antique "Civilian-U.S." Cavalry Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Kopec Correspondence

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 26, 2016

Lot 4220: Colt Single Action Army Revolver 45 Colt

Antique "Civilian-U.S." Cavalry Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Kopec Correspondence

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 26, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Antique "Civilian-U.S." Cavalry Model Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter and Kopec Correspondence

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Colt
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1240
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 252
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1878. Documents include a factory letter (verifying caliber and finish, delivered to the inspector on 13 March, 1880), other factory correspondence, and a 1979 dated John Kopec letter identifying #42208 as the highest known "Civilian-U.S." SAA, and a "real great find".

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