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Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver, #31808, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, one-piece walnut grips. Shipped to Spies Kissam & Co., New York, NY, on Dec. 30, 1876, in a 50-gun shipment. Revolver was originally a condemned martial gun that was sold commercially. Top of serial number to bottom of frame features the condemned ''C'' marking over the original inspector's marking. Revolver features black powder frame, donut-shaped ejector rod tip, two-line patent dates to left portion of frame, ''45 Cal'' to rear left portion of triggerguard. Condition is fair to good retaining little original finish and showing moderately hard use, as scratches, scuffs and pitting to barrel. Grips with shrinkage and losses at toe and heel to both sides. Hammer screw is a later replacement. Action is good, bore is dark. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (Antique)