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Lot 1809:Two Colt DA Revolvers w/ Factory Letters

December 5th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1809:Two Colt DA Revolvers w/ Factory Letters

December 5th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Collector's Lot of Two Colt Double Action Revolvers with Factory Letters

A) Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver

Manufactured in 1919. This revolver features a half moon blade front and frame notch rear sights. Marked with the two-line address/patent markings on top of the barrel and "COLT ARMY/SPECIAL 38" on the left side, "Rampant Colt" and "VP" proof on the left side of the frame. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with "Colt" marked in a oval at the top of the panels and a "C" around the screws. Complete with a Colt factory letter that confirms the revolvers configuration and that it was part of a shipment of 100 sent to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company in Chicago, Illinois on August 5, 1919.

ConditionExcellent with 97% of the original blue finish showing some light handling and a faint cylinder drag line. The grips are excellent with a few small dings and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelArmy Special
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 special
Barrel4 inch round
Finishblue
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1857
Catalog page298

B) Scarce Colt Courier Double Action Revolver with Box Shipped to Colt President

Manufactured in 1954. This revolver is one of approximately 3,053 manufactured. Standard markings, unshrouded ejector rod, and checkered grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions. Includes a Colt factory letter that confirms the revolvers configuration and that it was part of a shipment of ten sent to Mr. Chester Bland Mfg. Products Corp. Hartford, Connecticut on March 26, 1956. Mr. Bland served as the President of Colt in 1955. Complete with correct Colt brown hinge box numbered to the gun, cleaning brush and manual.

ConditionNear new with only slight handling marks. The box is very good with a few scuff marks, minor corner and edge wear. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelCourier
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge32 new police
Barrel3 inch round
Finishblue
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1857
Catalog page298
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