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Lot #99

Lot 98: Colt Police Positive Revolver 38 special

Collector's Lot of Two Wells Fargo Marked and Shipped Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters and Holsters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2017

Lot 98: Colt Police Positive Revolver 38 special

Collector's Lot of Two Wells Fargo Marked and Shipped Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters and Holsters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved Colt Police Positive Special Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1689
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 13
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Light scroll floral engraving and butt marked "W.F.&Co. A. 266." Factory letter confirms caliber, barrel length, finish, Wells Fargo marking and shipped as 1 of 338 guns to Wells Fargo Co., New York on 31 Mar. 1909. Holster marked "DA38/WF&CO/EX."

B) Colt Police Positive Special Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1689
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 13
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Factory letter confirms caliber, barrel length, finish, "W.F.&Co." marking on butt and shipped as 1 of 36 to Wells Fargo & Co., New York on 16 Oct. 1914. Holster marked "146A/6."

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