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Lot 1202:First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1202:First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,600

First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

This example was manufactured in 1923. Has the standard blade front and frame notch rear sights. The top of the barrel has the one-line address and the left side is stamped "38 W.C.F.". The left side of the frame has the two-line, three patent date marking with the Rampant Colt to the right. The rear of the cylinder is stamped with the matching number "56". Fitted with a set of checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt in an oval at the top.

ConditionGood as partially refinished, the barrel and ejector rod housing retain mostly an artificial brown patina showing evidence of cold blue and some minor cleaned pitting. The front sight has been filed down. The cylinder retains 95% of the original blue finish with some edge wear, a drag line and some freckling. The grip straps have a mostly brown patina with the trigger guard area retaining much of the original blue finish. The frame and hammer retain half of the original faded case colors with some areas of discoloration and freckling. The replacement grips are very good with the original number scratched out on the inside and some minor wear. Mechanically needs work.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelSingle Action Army

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge38 WCF

Barrel5 1/2 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL