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ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER

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ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER
ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine engraved Colt single action with 5-1/2” bbl. Engraved in arabesque patterns with punch-dot background and a typical Nimschke fan at the top of the backstrap. It has 3-line patent dates on the frame and is fitted with fine ox-head raised carved pearl grips. It is accompanied by a Colt factory letter indicating that it was shipped “soft” to Hartley & Graham, New York on December 5, 1883. It is well documented that Hartley & Graham was one of Nimschke’s primary customers. SN 102974. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl and frame retain 80-85% original nickel finish. The cylinder, backstrap and ejector rod housing appear to be bare metal. The pearl grips are beautiful with great fire and a replaced chip at the right heel with a chip missing at the left toe. Strong bright bore slightly frosted. The safety and half-cock notches will not hold. 4-49162 JR283