324

Early Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 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 blemished screws and some later replaced screws. Action is tight, bore is at least fine. Est.: $4,000-$6,000. (Antique)