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Lot 306: Colt Second Generation SAA Revolver with Box

Early First Year Production Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver and Factory Letter with Original Black Box Shipped to Davenport, Iowa

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Lot 306: Colt Second Generation SAA Revolver with Box

Early First Year Production Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver and Factory Letter with Original Black Box Shipped to Davenport, Iowa

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 5, 2020

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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Early First Year Production Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Revolver and Factory Letter with Original Black Box Shipped to Davenport, Iowa

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1773
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 186
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in late 1956, the first year of Single Action Army production following the Second World War and one of 16387 made in this configuration. Fixed blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Barrel is marked with the one line Hartford address on top and "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL" on the left side. Blue with casehardened frame, smooth trigger, checkered hammer and checkered grips with Rampant Colt imprints at the tops. This revolver is accompanied by a factor letter which confirms the configuration and further states that it was shipped November 30, 1956 to Kunkels Sporting Goods in Davenport, Iowa in a shipment of 5. Complete with an original black box numbered to the gun.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% original blue finish remains on the barrel showing only the slightest high edge wear isolated around the muzzle as well as a few scattered delicate collector type handling marks. The cylinder shows some surface scratches and a visible dragline. The frame has 95% plus original vibrant case colors showing a small patch of even gray along the top strap and on the right rear. The grips are excellent. The box is fine showing some contact wear on the interior.



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