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Lot 1174:Colt Single Action Army Revolver 38 Colt

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1174:Colt Single Action Army Revolver 38 Colt

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$95,000 - $150,000
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Documented Superb Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1927. The breech end of the barrel, frame, cylinder flats and back strap are engraved with floral scroll designs with a matte background, there is a floral leaf design on the recoil shield and loading gate, simple scroll on the ejector rod housing and geometric designs on the trigger guard. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates, "38 COLT" on the left side and the left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The complete serial number "347236" is stamped on the bottom of the frame and on the right side of the trigger guard and back strap underneath the grip, and the partial serial number "7236" is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder. W.S. Brown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1927. The letter describes the revolver as caliber ".38 S&W" with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, "blue" finish, "pearl" grips and factory engraving (The Parsons list states that there are only nine standard frame Colt SAA's in this caliber). The barrel, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap have the Colt commercial blue finish and the frame, loading gate and hammer are color casehardened. The trigger and screws are niter blue. The hammer spur has borderless knurling. The two-piece mother-of-pearl grips are inlaid with nickel silver Colt medallions and the right grip is relief carved with an American Eagle motif. The revolver is decorated with factory "Grade B" scroll engraving on a lined background. The engraving and grips were executed by Colt master engraver Wilbur A. Glahn (1919-circa 1950). The top of the barrel is roll stamped with the two line legend "COLT'S PT. F.A MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN U.S.A./PAT'D AUG 5, 1884, JUNE 5, 1890, APR 9. 01. JULY 4, 05." in a panel formed by two blocks of engraved scrollwork. "38 COLT" is roll stamped in an engraved rectangle on the left side of the barrel. The Colt two line, three patent markings are marked on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. The assembly number "1939" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. The assembler's mark "3" and the Colt "Triangle/VP" proof mark are stamped on the left front trigger guard bow.

ConditionExcellent. The revolver retains at 98% plus of the original blue and casehardened finish and shows only very minor handling and storage wear. The engraving and factory markings are crisp and deep. The grips are in excellent condition with no discoloration. The action functions perfectly. This is a superb example of a Wilbur Glahn factory engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver with carved, mother-of-pearl, American Eagle grips.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 Colt
Barrel5 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2597
Catalog page108
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