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Lot #552

Lot 551: Two Colt DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 551: 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: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Heavy Barrel Officers Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officers Model Heavy Barrel
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1382
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1937. Flattop frame with adjustable blade front and adjustable rear sights. Standard markings including "OFFICERS MODEL 38 / HEAVY BARREL" on the left barrel side and two-line address/patent dates on the top. Shoed trigger, checkered hammer and back strap. Fitted with a set of Colt post war, checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 85% plus original blue finish displaying some small areas of edge wear, minor dings, slight drag line on cylinder and scattered freckling. Grips are very good oversized replacements with well defined though slightly smoothed checkering. The right panel has had a break repaired. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Pocket Positive Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Pocket Positive
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 police
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1382
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1933. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent dates, "POCKET/POSITIVE 32 POLICE CTG." on the left side and the Rampant Colt on the left side of the frame. Half moon blade front, frame notch rear sights, all blue finish and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "COLT" in an oval at the top.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish displaying scattered light handling marks, slight drag line on the cylinder and some light freckling on the grip straps. The grips are very good, with well defined checkering, clear Colt markings and some small cracks near the toe of the right panel. Mechanically excellent.



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