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Lot 1118: Colt Pre-War Single-Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1118: Colt Pre-War Single-Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
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Colt Pre-War Single-Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 WCF
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1091
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1938, this single action revolver is marked with the single line address on the top of the barrel and "32 W.C.F." on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked with the two line, three patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is stamped on the bottom of the frame and on the right side of the grip strap and is also hand marked on each of the grip panels. The assembly number "870" is marked on the loading gate. Blue finish with casehardened frame, hammer with polished sides, blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt on each side. Includes a factory letter explaining that the pistol was manufactured on February 2, 1938 and sent to the shipping room a week later and also indicates that further details are unavailable due to lost or destroyed records from the period of 1933-1944.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The revolver retains 85% of the original blue finish with 40% case colors remaining on the frame. There are some cylinder rotation marks, some finish wear on the trigger and trigger guard, some areas of spotty oxidation, residue on the hammer, and some light handling/storage marks. The grips are fine and have slightly faded to a dark brown with some golden brown and minor marks on the butt. Mechanically excellent.



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