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Desirable New Mexico Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved P

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Desirable New Mexico Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved P
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Desirable New Mexico Shipped First Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Carved Pearl Grips and Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1916. The barrel has the two line Hartford address on top and "32 W.C.F." on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two line, three patent date marking followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number stamped on the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "788" on the loading gate. Fitted with pearl grips with Colt medallions and a relief carved steer head on the right panel. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, nickel finish, pearl grips with "carved oxhead motif" and that it was shipped as 1 of 4 to Blake Bros. & Frankel Charles Ilfeld Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 5, 1917.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
BBL: 4 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: nickel
Grips: pearl
Serial Number: 334840

Very fine as period replated with 98% nickel finish remaining showing some muzzle wear and a minor cylinder drag line. The grips are very good plus with a crude "W" scratched into the upper left panel and the right panel in need of cleaning. The markings are clear. The action is fine.