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Lot 1183: Colt 2nd Gen Single Action Army Buntline Special with Box

Extremely Rare Documented Nickel Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Buntline Special Revolver with Black Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Lot 1183: Colt 2nd Gen Single Action Army Buntline Special with Box

Extremely Rare Documented Nickel Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Buntline Special Revolver with Black Box

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 10, 2022

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000
Price Realized:
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Extremely Rare Documented Nickel Colt Second Generation Single Action Army Buntline Special Revolver with Black Box

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Buntline Special
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 LC
Barrel: 12 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 995
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 161
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1959 as one of a mere 65 in this configuration making it one of the rarest post-war Single Action Armies. Standard markings and features as well as matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder ("522"), and both grip panels ("522") and matching assembly number on loading gate and frame. The barrel has the Buntline number "BB2640". This revolver is pictured on page 80 of Don Wilkerson's "Colt Single Action Revolver Handbook 1955-1975", a copy is included, where it is cited as being shipped on March 18, 1959 and shipped to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Includes an unnumbered Colt black box and test target numbered to another gun. Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks and a faint cylinder drag line and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.



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