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Early Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Early Colt Single Action Army Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early Colt Single Action Army Revolver, #22746, .45 cal. 7-1/2'' barrel, originally blue and case-hardened finish, one-piece walnut grips, two-line patent dates, top of barrel marked ''Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co, Hartford, CT, U.S.A.'', with early beveled front cylinder edge, and large donut-shaped ejector lever. Mfg'd in 1876. Condition is very good retaining about 40-50% thinning and toning overall patina, with minor light etching to a small portion of cylinder flutes, possibly from holster storage. Grips retain approx. 50% original varnish with most of the losses to left panel. All visible matching serial numbers, with lightly knackered screws; bolt stop screw may be a replacement. Action is tight, bore is at least fine. Est.: $6,000-$8,000.