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Lot #3464
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Lot 3465: Colt Second Issue Officer's Model Target Double Action Revolver

Excellent Colt Second Issue Officer's Model Target Double Action Revolver with Desirable, Scarce Special Order Long Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3465: Colt Second Issue Officer's Model Target Double Action Revolver

Excellent Colt Second Issue Officer's Model Target Double Action Revolver with Desirable, Scarce Special Order Long Barrel and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Colt Second Issue Officer's Model Target Double Action Revolver with Desirable, Scarce Special Order Long Barrel and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officers Model
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Special
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1058
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 272
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1915 with the standard two-line address and patent dates on top of the barrel and model/caliber marking on the left. There is a Rampant Colt marked on the left of the frame and "VP" and "3" on the left of the trigger guard. Fitted with pinned blade and windage adjustable notch sights, checkered trigger and hammer, and a pair of checkered walnut grips. Included factory letter states revolver was shipped on May 10, 1915 to Edwards & Walker Co. with a 7 1/2 inch barrel in .38 caliber, blue finish and type of stocks not listed. This was a 2 gun shipment.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 98% of the bright, original, high polish blue finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina, most noticeably at the muzzle, and a cylinder drag line. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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