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Lot #2544
Lot #2546

Lot 2545: Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2545: Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt New Service Model Revolver in .455 Eley

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Service
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 455 eley
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 768
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 152
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1916. British military proofs and "out of service" mark. Altered grip frame and bobbed hammer. The included factory letter confirms shipment to the London Armoury Company on 7 March 1916.

B) Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Thunderer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 Colt
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 768
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 152
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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 1907. Altered grip frame. The included factory letter confirms shipment to St. Louis, Missouri on 15 April 1907.

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