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Lot 1132: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Lot 1132: Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 3, 2025

Estimated Price: $7,500 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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Colt First Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic American handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today's collectors. Offered here is an attractive example of the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on December 12, 1906 to Andrus & Naedele Co. of Hartford, Connecticut, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish, and type of stocks not listed. This was a two gun shipment. Henry Andrus and Theodore Naedele became friends while attending and playing football at Yale and went on to create a partnership in 1884 to sell bicycles and sporting goods. Tragically, Naedele was accidentally killed in 1891 when working on a customer's gun. The Andrus & Naedele sporting goods store closed circa 1924/25. Andrus continued to make custom fishing rods until his death in 1934. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line patent dates followed by an encircled Rampant Colt, and the left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and the letter "T." Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 98% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 90% remaining on the cylinder with rotation marks visible overall, and 97% remaining with faint thinning on the back strap. The hammer and frame retain 98% original case colors. The very fine period replacement grips are re-numbered with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A very attractive early 20th century Colt SAA revolver.



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