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Lot #2165
Lot #2167

Lot 2166: Colt First Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army

Highly Desirable Documented Houston Texas Shipped Colt First Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2166: Colt First Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army

Highly Desirable Documented Houston Texas Shipped Colt First Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $12,000
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Highly Desirable Documented Houston Texas Shipped Colt First Generation Sheriff's Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is frosted with some light pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1900. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed), as well as shipment to J.S. Dunlay Hardware Co. in Houston, Texas on 29 March 1900 in a two gun shipment. The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873-1895" lists just 70 "Plain Revolvers Without Ejectors" in .45 Colt with 4 inch barrels and blue finish. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Rating Definition:

Good, with faint traces of original finish, dark grey patina and some scattered light surface spotting on the balance, and mild wear/a few minor handling marks on the very good grips. Mechanically fine.



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