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Lot #3796
Lot #3798

Lot 3797: Cased Colt Bicentennial Three Revolver Set w/ Book

Cased Colt Bicentennial Three Revolver Set with Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 3797: Cased Colt Bicentennial Three Revolver Set w/ Book

Cased Colt Bicentennial Three Revolver Set with Book

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt U.S. Bicentennial Dragoon Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Dragoon
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1462
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 312
Class: Antique
Description:

The left side of the barrel is marked "1776 - U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL - 1976". Loading assembly, frame and hammer are all casehardened. The trigger guard and backstrap are silver plated. Cylinder roll engraved with Federals/Indian battle scene and fitted with one-piece walnut grips with American Eagle medallion inlaid on the left side. The set is complete in a three drawer locking cabinet, each in its own French fitted red velvet drawer with a slot on the right hand side which holds a book "Armsmear: The Home, The Arm, and The Armory of Samuel Colt, The Colt Bicentennial Edition". Also complete with a brass powder flask, brass bullet mold with casehardened sprue cutter, tin for caps and nipple wrench.

Rating Definition:

Near new, with slight handling marks. A minor 1 inch scratch is located on the rear right side of the frame.



B) Colt U.S. Bicentennial Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1462
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 312
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

The left side of the barrel is marked the same as "A", cylinder roll engraved with the original 13 colonies and flag, and fitted with one-piece dark walnut grips with U.S. eagle medallion.

Rating Definition:

Near new, with very light scratches on the frame and the slightest of handling marks.



C) Colt Python U.S. Bicentennial Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 6 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1462
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 312
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Barrel marked the same as "A", cylinder roll engraved with the Statue of Liberty, the Capital Building, the Liberty Bell and slogans. Fitted with smooth two-piece grips with U.S. medallion.

Rating Definition:

Near new, with slight handling marks overall and a very faint drag line on the cylinder.



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