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Rare Long Flute Cylinder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Shipped to El Paso, Te

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Rare Long Flute Cylinder Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter Shipped to El Paso, Te
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Estimate: $6000 - 8000
Manufactured in 1914. Two line address on top of the barrel, "45 COLT" on the left side and the two line, three patent dates on the left side of the frame followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap. Assembly number, "732", on the loading gate. Standard fixed sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer and frame, long fluted cylinder and fitted with fancy checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish with grips as "Not Listed", special features "furnished with a double action cylinder of long flute configuration" and that it was shipped as 1 of 8 to Krakauer, Zork & Moye Company, El Paso. Texas on September 18, 1914.
BBL: 4 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 331060
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 50% original blue finish mixed with smooth gray and brown patina. The hammer retains 50% original case colors and the frame retains 40% original case colors concentrated in the protected areas with a smooth mottled gray patina on the balance. The front sight has some nicks on both sides. The grips are fine with some minor wear and small chips on the lower edges, a few minor dings on the bottoms and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.