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Colt Artillery Model Revolver, in/holster

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,500.00 USD
Colt Artillery Model Revolver, in/holster
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Colt Artillery Model Single Action Revolver, in holster, #2579 with correct mixed small parts, .45 Colt cal., 5-1/2'' barrel, blue and case hardened finish, smooth walnut RAC cartouched grips, in period arsenal shortened 1881/86 U.S. embossed black leather holster by Lanz, Owen & Co. One of a shipment of 150 revolvers, shipped from Colt to the Springfield Armory after conversion to Artilley Model, February 13, 1903, as per factory letter. Condition is excellent as factory refurbished, retaining approx. 92% blue to barrel, cylinder and triggerguard; backstrap retains 70% thinning blue, as does ejector rod housing. Frame with thinning and lightly toning case colors. Grips remain in excellent condition with minor oil darkening near metal surfaces. Action remains crisp and tight, bore is mirror bright. Holster remains in very good condition; markings have thinned somewhat. Est.: $5,000-$7,500. (Antique)