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Lot 168:Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army with Factory Letter

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 168:Engraved Colt 3rd Gen Single Action Army with Factory Letter

December 9th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Factory Engraved Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

The included factory letter (copy) lists this revolver as having a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .45 caliber with nickel finish, stocks not listed, and class "C" engraving when shipped to Morris & Dickson Company Ltd. Sports South Inc. in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 17, 1979. The letter further remarks that the revolver was returned to Colt and shipped to Interstate Distributing Company in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 12, 1980. The front strap is marked "COLT/ENG" beneath the grips. Import marked on underside of barrel. Includes a Colt custom shop case as well as a pair of walnut grips. Provenance: The Wayne Connor Collection

Rating definitionExcellent overall as engraved, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, fine traces of a cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Case is very fine.
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ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge45 Colt
Barrel7 1/2 inch round
Finishnickel
Gripsmooth

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1738
Catalog page151
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