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Lot #583
Lot #585

Lot 584: Attractive Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Attractive Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2016

Lot 584: Attractive Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Attractive Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Colt New Service Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: New Service
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 967
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 181
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1917, and shipped as one item to the George Worthington Company of Cleveland Ohio, "For: W.C. Andrews" on March 30, 1917, with the checkered walnut grips verified by the included letter. Though not verified, records show a W.C. Andrews of Cleveland as a board member of the Standard Oil Company. Features standard blade front and frame notch rear sights, two-line address and patent dates on top of the barrel, and "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT" on the left side of the barrel. The left side plate is marked with the Rampant Colt. Fitted with a set of fancy factory checkered fluer-de-lis wood grips with inset silver Colt medallions numbered to another revolver.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% plus original blue finish, small handling marks, traces of edge and high point wear, and a drag line on the cylinder. The replacement grips are very fine with well defined checkering and small dings and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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