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Rare Colt Flat-Top Target Single Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
Rare Colt Flat-Top Target Single Action Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Rare Colt Flat-Top Target Single Action Revolver, #130413, .32-44 cal., 7-1/2'' barrel, nickel finish, factory checkered American eagle hard rubber grips, as shipped to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, IL, Oct. 3, 1889, in a four-gun shipment, with all features verified by factory letter. Left side of barrel marked ''For .32-44 S&W Ctg.''. Considered quite scarce with less than ten shown in Colt shipping records. Blue rear sight, German silver front sight, with factory six-pointed star to rear portion right side of triggerguard indicating return to factory, where at that time the gun was renickeled and a third-type hammer was installed. Condition remains excellent showing approx. 98% factory renickel with minor flaking to right side of hammer, which is only slightly visible when hammer is in the down position. Revolver shows light toning and thinning to serial numbers, more pronounced on triggerguard. Grips are excellent. Action is smooth and crisp, bore with just light frosting in the grooves. Est.: $12,000-$18,000. (Antique)