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Lot 2616: Two World War II Era Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2616: Two World War II Era Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Ordnance Officer Shipped Colt Detective Special Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 883
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

Factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Transportation Officer, Fort Myer, Rosslyn, Virginia, for Ordnance Officer, on March 4, 1943 with 2" barrel in .38 caliber, blue finish, type of stocks not listed, and square butt configuration. This was a 280 gun shipment.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with original finish, muzzle and edge wear, thinned grip straps, softened grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Commando Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Commando
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Special
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 883
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1942-43.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with original finish, thinning on grip straps, scattered handling marks, crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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