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Lot 3103: Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Exceptional Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3103: Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Exceptional Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $9,500 - $14,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional Pre-World War II Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Attractive Carved 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: carved pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1452
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 87
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This Colt Single Action Army revolver was manufactured in 1925. The revolver has the Colt commercial blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, hammer and loading gate are color casehardened. The trigger, frame screws and grip screws have a fire blue finish. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the caliber designation"32 W.C.F." The left side of the frame is roll-stamped with the Colt "Three-Date/Two-Line" patent marking followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The left front trigger guard bow is stamped with the "Triangle/VP" proof mark below a "3" assembler's mark. The assembly number "796" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate and on the right shoulder of the frame. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame and on the right side of the back strap and trigger guard beneath the grips. The partial serial number "75" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The grips are raised relief carved steerhead pearls with ruby eyes that are of the period. All of the visible serial numbers match. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped to H&D Folsom Arms Co. of New York City on November 21, 1925 with hard rubber stocks, 5 1/2 inch barrel in .32-20 caliber, and blue finish. This was a single gun shipment.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 98% plus of the bright original blue, vivid color casehardened and fire blue finish. The frame, hammer and loading gate have vivid case colors. There are spots of surface oxidation visible ahead of the ejector rod housing and butt. All of the markings are perfect. Mechanically excellent. The slightly oversized replacement period pearl grips are extremely fine with a small chip on the bottom of the left grip. Mechanically excellent. This is an outstanding example of a 1925 production Colt Single Action Army revolver!



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