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Lot 3113:Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44 S&W

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3113:Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44 S&W

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Exceptional Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Rare "44 S&W" Caliber Marking

Manufactured in 1895. This revolver is one of the highly desirable 44 Smith & Wesson (44 S&W) marked Colt Single Action Army. Based on research by Colt historian and author David Brown, Colt only manufactured 24 standard frame Single Action Army Revolvers in .44 S&W ("The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army," page 104). Brown noted, "The .44 S&W was more popular in the Flat-top than the Standard Frame design in both the Standard and Bisley Models, so the Standard Frame is the rarest of the caliber." The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address, "44 S&W" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. This is unique in that Colt actually did the unthinkable by putting their competitors name on the side of its own revolvers. This was due to the fact that customers desired this caliber for the interchangeability with the Smith & Wesson revolvers. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "786". Standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top. Provenance: The Gateway Collection

ConditionExceptionally fine. The revolver retains 60% plus bright original high polish blue finish with a crisp, untouched gray patina on the balance. The frame retains 80% original case colors with few high spot areas having faded to a silver gray. The grips have faded to brown and remain fine with a couple small dings on the lower edge and a small area of moderate wear on the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 Russian S&W special
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Griphard rubber

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1602
Catalog page96
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