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Lot 112: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Excellent Documented New Orleans Shipped Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Highly Attractive Relief Carved Steer Head Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Lot 112: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Excellent Documented New Orleans Shipped Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Highly Attractive Relief Carved Steer Head Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $11,000 - $16,000
Price Realized:
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Excellent Documented New Orleans Shipped Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Highly Attractive Relief Carved Steer Head Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 WCF
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: pearl
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 118
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

.32-20 WCF was a very popular caliber in the first generation SAA line. As author Dan Brown put it, "The .32-20 WCF cartridge had good range and accuracy. It is very easy to shoot, as it does not make the revolver buck as the larger calibers do. It also was used as a companion to the Winchester rifle of the .32-20 WCF caliber" ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 190). The factory letter for this very attractive Peacemaker states the revolver was shipped to A. Baldwin & Co. of New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 15, 1902 with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .32-20 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a ten gun shipment. The barrel carries the one-line Hartford address on top and "32 WCF" on the left side. The frame is marked with the two line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt on the left side. The revolver wears an outstanding pair of pearl grips featuring a relief carved steer head with red ruby jeweled eyes on the right panel. The back of each grip panel is marked with four tally marks. The loading gate has the assembly number "971." The matching serial number appears on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish showing thinning mostly on the grip straps, high edge wear and a cylinder drag line. 98% original vivid case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grips are also excellent with slight chipping at the top (right panel), crisp carving, and highly attractive fiery colors. Mechanically excellent. A high condition example of the iconic Peacemaker chambered in popular .32 WCF with fantastic steer head carved pearl grips.



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