Lot 59: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Very Fine World War I Era Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, from the Mel Torme Collection

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 59: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Very Fine World War I Era Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, from the Mel Torme Collection

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $11,000

Price Realized:

Very Fine World War I Era Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, from the Mel Torme Collection

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Single Action Army

Type: Revolver

Gauge: 32 WCF

Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round

Finish: blue/casehardened

Grip: walnut

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Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and has crisp rifling.

Description:

The factory letter lists this revolver in .32-20 with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue and casehardened finish, and wood grips and indicates it was sold to Tufts-Lyon Arms Co. of Los Angeles, California, and was the sole gun in shipment on July 24, 1917, to Barker, Gilmore Co. Matching serial numbers are on the cylinder (625), frame, trigger guard, back strap, and on the inside of the right grip (25). Provenance: The Mel Torme Collection; The Charles Marx Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine with most of the original blue and casehardened finish, cylinder drag lines, minor marks and scratches, and fairly minor overall wear. Mechanically excellent.

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Lot 59: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Very Fine World War I Era Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, from the Mel Torme Collection

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 59: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Very Fine World War I Era Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, from the Mel Torme Collection

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Very Fine World War I Era Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter, from the Mel Torme Collection

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