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Lot 1208: First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1208: First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
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First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 WCF
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a nice example of a late 1920 production Colt Single Action Army revolver in the desirable 32 W.C.F. caliber. This was a fairly scarce chambering during this time as most of the Colt Single Action Army revolvers manufactured with the short 4 3/4 inch barrels were in the 45 LC and 44/40 WCF. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address, "32 W.C.F." on the left side and the two line, three patent dates are on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, and on the left side of the front and back strap under the grip. The partial serial number "51" is marked on the rear cylinder face. The matching assembly number "22" is marked on the right rear of the frame and on the loading gate. The upper left front of the trigger guard bow has a number "1" sub inspectors mark over the Colt "VP" triangle proof. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, and fitted with replacement checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the faded original blue finish showing wear and thinning on the edges and high spots overall with most of the finish loss on outer edge of the ejector housing which has a smooth brown patina with minor thinning on the grip straps. Overall there is some minor spotting and a few areas of very minor pitting. The frame retains 75% of its original casehardened finish with wear and thinning on the top strap, loading gate and recoil shield, a finger print size dark brown spot on the recoil shield. The hammer retains 75% of the original case colors. The grips are fine with some very minor handling marks and crisp checkering. A solid example of a late 1920 production Single Action Army revolver.



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