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Lot 546: Two Colt DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 546: Two Colt DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Pre-War Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 967
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 157
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1933. Features a fixed round blade front, and frame notch rear sights, unshrouded knurled ejector rod, checkered trigger and a checkered hammer. Fitted with checkered walnut grips with inset silver Rampant Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Fine as partially refinished (cold blue on barrel and cylinder), with 60% original blue finish on the balance. Displaying some small areas of edge wear and extensive thinning on the cylinder. The grips are very good, with crisp checkering. Displaying some light handling wear near the butt. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Detective Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 new police
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 967
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 157
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1952. Features a fixed blade front and frame notch rear sights, serrated hammer and trigger and fitted with checkered walnut grips with inset silver Rampant Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% plus original blue finish. Displaying light handling marks, edge wear near the butt and some slight thinning on the barrel. Grips are excellent, with sharp checkering and some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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