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Lot #290

Lot 289: Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver

Outstanding Nickel Finished Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Relief Carved Steer Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 289: Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver

Outstanding Nickel Finished Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Relief Carved Steer Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Outstanding Nickel Finished Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Relief Carved Steer Pearl Grips, Box, and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Special
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 501
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 264
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with crisp rifling.
Description:

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on May 10, 1922 and delivered to Gus Habich Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a 6 inch barrel in .38 caliber, nickel finish, and type of stocks not listed. The revolver wears a set of pearl grips decorated with a relief carved steer head on the right panel. The original hard rubber grips numbered to the gun are included. The revolver has standing markings and sights. The period correct box is unnumbered and features an end label for a .38 caliber Army Special revolver and a faint nickel finish label.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 98% plus extensively polished original nickel finish with a light cylinder drag line and a few handling marks. The replacement oversized grips are very fine with highly attractive fiery colors and crisp craving. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.



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