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Lot #2865

Lot 2864: Factory Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Factory Letter

Factory Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2864: Factory Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Factory Letter

Factory Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Colt Army Special Revolver with Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Special
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 538
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is partially bright with some light streaking/spotting and crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1913, flourishes of factory floral scroll engraving on the major components. Included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) including the factory engraving, as well as shipment to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis on 18 January 1913 in a 29 gun shipment. Provenance: The Charles Marx Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good, with some original finish, mild handling/holster wear, crisp engraving, and a few minor edge chips and handling marks on the replacement grips. Mechanically excellent.



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