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Lot 73:First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Letter

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 73:First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver, Letter

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Texas Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

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 E.S. Bettes Hardware, Paris, Texas (C/O W.L. Studley) on November 30, 1910. It has standard Colt markings. Matching numbers are found on the frame (factory error overstruck "7"), trigger guard, back strap, and both grip panels.

ConditionExtremely fine. The revolver retains 85% bright original high polish blue finish with lightly visible cylinder drag lines, the balance thinning to a gray on the rear grip straps and 90% plus original case colors. A spot of rust is visible on the left side of the front sight blade. The grips are also very fine showing minimal minor handling evidence and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge38 WCF
Barrel4 3/4 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3733
Catalog page39
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