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Lot 1799: Colt Army Special Revolver 38 special

Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1799: Colt Army Special Revolver 38 special

Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 870
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As stated in the included factory letter, this revolver was shipped from Colt on October 23, 1926 to Schoverling, Daly and Gales a sporting goods and firearms retailer and importer in New York, New York. The firm is most often associated with European long guns such as drillings and shotguns including the Charles Daly trade name guns. With standard markings and features. The grips are checkered walnut with inset silver Colt medallions. The letter confirms the barrel length, caliber, finish, grips and serial number. Includes a maroon Colt box hand numbered to the gun with matching end label.

Rating Definition:

Excellent in original box with 97% plus original blue finish remaining, showing small scattered areas of light surface rust on the grip straps some small nicks and general handling marks. The grips are also excellent with sharp checkering and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.



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