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Lot #251
Lot #253

Lot 252: 1st Gen. Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Box & Factory Letter

Very Fine First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 13, 2018

Lot 252: 1st Gen. Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Box & Factory Letter

Very Fine First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 13, 2018

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Very Fine First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Original Box and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 WCF
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 101
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .38-40 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed when shipped to Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago, on December 14, 1910. Assembly number "775" visible on loading gate and rear of frame. Matching serial numbers on both grip panels, frame, trigger guard and back strap. Comes with the original matching number box with blue end label marked "4 3/4, 38-40, rubber, blue". Inside the box is various oil and shooting pamphlets.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The revolver retains 75% original high polish blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. There are numerous lightly visible cycling marks on the cylinder and a couple small patches of light pitting on the ejector rod housing. The frame and hammer retain 80% original case colors. The slightly faded original grips are also very fine showing some scattered minor wear in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with some depression marks on top and some scattered minor wear with an excellent original end label and interior lid label.



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