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Lot 553: Two Colt DA Revolvers

Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 553: 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) Colt Army Special .41 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 Long Colt
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 830
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1912. With a fixed half moon blade front and frame notch rear sights. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent date stamp, with the model and caliber designation on the left side. Standard Colt proofs on the left side of the trigger guard, the left side of the frame is marked with the less common Rampant Colt superimposed over a stylized "C". Grips are checkered hard rubber with "COLT" molded in an oval at the tops.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel and frame display 70% original blue finish with areas of edge wear, thinning, scattered surface scratches and some light spotting. The hammer knurling shows evidence of alteration. The grips are fine with well defined checkering and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 830
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 159
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1912. With a fixed half moon blade front and frame notch rear sights. Smooth niter blue trigger and checkered niter blue hammer. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line Hartford address and patent dates with the model and caliber markings on the left side. Left side of the frame is marked with the less common Rampant Colt and stylized "C" trademark. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips, with "COLT" molded into an oval at the tops.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 60% original blue finish displaying areas of edge wear, small surface scratches, some light surface spotting and general handling marks. The grips are very good with some areas of smoothed checkering, clear markings and a small crack at the toe of the left panel. Mechanically excellent.



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