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Lot 2301:Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

December 1st, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 2301:Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

December 1st, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Black Powder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 4 3/4 inch barrel in .45 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed when shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St. Louis on September 1, 1884. Two-line barrel address, three-line patent dates frame marking, and "45 CAL" on the trigger guard. Matching numbers on the frame, barrel, front strap and back strap.

ConditionVery good plus, retaining 25% original blue finish and traces of original case colors with the balance a mottled gray patina. The grips are fine showing high edge wear, scattered minor handling marks and half of the original finish remaining. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45 LC
Barrel4 3/4 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1402
Catalog page148
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