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Documented Wells Fargo & Company Marked Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

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Documented Wells Fargo & Company Marked Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter
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Documented Wells Fargo & Company Marked Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1908. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, "45 COLT" on the left side and the two-line, three patent dates are marked on the left side of the frame followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the triangle "VP" proof with the number "6" on the left rear. Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the assembly number "799" on the loading gate. The butt is marked "W.F. & Co". Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened frame and hammer. Fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with the Rampant Colt is an oval at the top. Inside the left grip is scratched "GEO HESS RIVERSIDE MONT 1915, C. LAGORE 1951 8531". Inside the right grip is "BUCK TAYLOR 14 RANCH 1901 8531". The accompanying Colt factory letter dated August 16, 1956 verifies the serial number, caliber, barrel length, blue finish, stocks as "Not Listed", and that it was shipped as 1 of 12 to Wells Fargo & Co. New York, New York, Attn. Mr. Ashton, Purchasing Agent on June 31, 1908. Also a copy of a Railway Express Agency bill of sale dated 4-16-34 for this revolver is included.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: Single Action
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 LC
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 303565

Very good. The metal surfaces have a mottled grayish brown patina with some scattered minor pitting and light spotting, and traces of original blue finish around the ejector rod assembly and in the protected areas of the trigger guard. Much of the original casehardened pattern is visible on the frame. The replacement grips are very good with some light lower edge wear, a few small nicks on the lower edges and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is a bit out of time, however functions well.