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Lot #4164

Lot 4163: Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2017

Lot 4163: Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2017

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1878 Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 4 3/34 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 3386
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 241
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1904. Factory letter verifies features, except grips that are not listed and that it was shipped to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis, Mo; on January 12, 1904.

B) Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver with Holster Rig

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 3386
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 241
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Manufactured in 1901. Factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish, grips not listed and that it was shipped to A. Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, La., on November 26, 1901. Comes with a leather Slim Jim type holster (good), belt, and a W.A. Decrow marked cartridge pouch (fair).

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