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Lot #123

Lot 122: Texas Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Attractive Documented Galveston, Texas Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Lot 122: Texas Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Attractive Documented Galveston, Texas Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $6,500 - $9,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Documented Galveston, Texas Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 136
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The Colt Single Action Army in .44-40 was named the "Frontier Six Shooter", after J.P. Moore's Sons ordered some in 1878. Single actions in .44-40 were particularly desirable in the West because they could use the same ammunition as the popular Winchester Model 1873 rifles and carbines. Since then the .44-40 WCF Single Action Army has found a special place in the hearts of Peacemaker collectors. This magnificent example of the classic pre-war Colt "Frontier Six Shooter" Single Action Army was shipped to Texas in 1904. Few firearms are more deeply associated with the American West than the Colt Single Action Army and perhaps no other state personifies the image of the Wild West more than Texas. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped to Gonzales & Schaper of Galveston, Texas, on July 8, 1904 with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .44-40 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a single gun shipment. The barrel has the iconic "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" marking stamped on the left side and the two-line Hartford address marked on top. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent date marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt. The number "5" is stamped on the left side of the trigger guard. The loading gate has the assembly number "2869." Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The revolver wears a set of checkered hard rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt at the top. Includes a reproduction Colt black box. Provenance: The TTT Collection

Rating Definition:

Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The hammer and frame retain 80% plus original case colors. The grips are excellent with a few handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A great looking Colt SAA linked to Texas!



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