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Lot #1439

Lot 1438: Cased Colt Army Special Revolver with Factory Letter

Cased Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Lot 1438: Cased Colt Army Special Revolver with Factory Letter

Cased Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Cased Colt Army Special Double Action Revolver with Steer Head Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Army Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1236
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 316
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

These revolvers were the successor to the Model 1892-1903 New Army and New Navy revolvers and sported a more modern frame style with a rounded cylinder thumb latch. The accompanying factory letter verifies the .38/c caliber, 6" barrel, blue finish, with grips as "Not Listed" and that it was shipped to M. Hartley Co., New York, NY on November 3, 1910 in a 6 gun shipment. Wearing steer head carved mother of pearl grips. Includes period custom made wood hinged case wearing a silver plated plaque inscribed "J.D. CARDINELL".

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polish blue finish with light cylinder drag line and backstrap thinning to a brown. Highly attractive pearl grips with a couple surface chips and a repair on the rear of left panel. Wood case is very good showing handling and storage marks with replaced lining.



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