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Lot #3544
Lot #3546

Lot 3545: Colt Army Special Revolver 38 special

Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Military Presentation Inscription

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 3545: Colt Army Special Revolver 38 special

Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Military Presentation Inscription

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Military Presentation Inscription

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 898
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 208
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1919. Standard Colt markings and checkered "COLT" embossed grips. The right side of the frame has an engraved inscription "Capt. Frank C. Barrows/FROM/THE MEMBERS/OF HIS COMPANY (E)/FLIR/MAY 11, 1918". At time of writing description, Frank C. Barrows remained unknown.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% original blue finish with the grip straps thinning to a brown and a few patches of very light spotting. The grips are excellent with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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