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Lot 878: Two Pre-War Colt DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Pre-War Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 878: Two Pre-War Colt DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Pre-War Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Railway Express Agency Marked Police Positive Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3653
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 197
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1930. Standard barrel markings with the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. The back strap is marked "RY.EX.AGY.". Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 96% plus of the original blue finish with some light handling marks and minor high edge wear. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering, a couple of chips in the right toe, a few light handling marks and darkened with age.



B) Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Police Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 police
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3653
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 197
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1925. Standard barrel markings with the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 93% plus of the original blue finish with light handling marks and some minor muzzle wear on the left side. The cylinder shows an area of minor pitting on one flat that has been cleaned. The grips are excellent with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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