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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4321
Lot #4320
Lot #4322

Lot 4321: Two Antique American Double Action Revolvers

Two Antique American Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4321: Two Antique American Double Action Revolvers

Two Antique American Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Model 1878 Double Action Revolver with Leather Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 627
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Factory letter states revolver was shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago, IL on February 12, 1898 with a 7 1/2" barrel (later shortened to current length), blue finish, and hard rubber grips.

B) Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Revolver

Manufacturer: Merwin Hulbert & Co
Model: Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 627
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1880s.

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