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Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver, #79679, ,44-40 cal., 7-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, one-piece smooth walnut grips. Factory letter states that this revolver was shipped to Simmons Hardware, St. Louis, MO, on Oct. 25, 1882, in a 50-gun shipment. Revolver additionally features ''Frontier Six-Shooter'' etched panel to left side of barrel, black powder frame, with left forward triggerguard bow marked ''44.C.F.''; three-line patent markings to frame, bottom of barrel just forward of axle pin marked ''44''. Condition is about very good with little original finish remaining and mostly showing nice smooth even white metal. Some protected areas of frame with very faint case colors showing. Grips retain approx. 85% original varnish and fit well with no losses. All visible matching numbers, including cylinder. Action and bore are good. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Antique)