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Colt S.A. 44-40 With Custom Box and Letter

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Colt S.A. 44-40 With Custom Box and Letter
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: Presented for sale in this lot is a Colt Single Action Army revolver featuring a blued steel finish with original grips and a custom presentation box. It is in .44-40 caliber. It comes with a Colt letter stating this was shipped to the famous Charles Ilfeld store in the New Mexico Territory during 1911 and sold to the Stanley R&L Company. The Stanley Ranch and Land Co. was a large and well-known ranch in the New Mexico Territory, south of the Santa Fe area about 30 minutes. Maker: Colt’s PT. F.A. Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn. Approx. Age: October 30, 1911. Size: 4-3/4” barrel. Condition: Pretty good for its age, moderate wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. *****This firearm requires an FFL Transfer*****