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Lot #1288

Lot 1287: Colt Single Action Revolver 45 LC

Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Documented with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 1287: Colt Single Action Revolver 45 LC

Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Documented with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $22,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver Documented with Ivory Grips and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 1983
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 132
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1928. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and "45 COLT" on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the Colt triangle "VP" proofmark and the the number "3". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame and on the right side of the grip straps under the grip. The matching last two digits "63" of the serial number is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. The assembly number "734" is marked on the loading gate. Casehardened frame and hammer, with blue on the remaining parts, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with smooth ivory grips with silver Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish, rubber grips at time of shipment and that it was shipped as a 1 gun shipment to Piper & Taft Seattle, Washington on January 30, 1928. The letter further states that the one gun special order number 14134/1 also included one pair of Ivory stocks, which are now on this revolver!

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 95% original blue finish with some muzzle wear, edge wear, drag line on the cylinder and slight thinning on the front lower grip strap. The frame retains 97% original case colors. The hammer retains 85% original case colors. The grips are excellent with a light patina on the right panel and an attractive grain. The markings are sharp. The action is excellent.



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