December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Manufactured in 1920. Attractive factory blued finish throughout. 7 - 1/2" round stamped on the top with 2-line Colt address and on the left "NEW SERVICE / RUSSIAN AND / S&W SPECIAL / 44". Adjustable target front sight. Flat top target frame with adjustable u-notch rear sight. Checkered grip straps fitted with a pair of very desirable and attractive fleur-de-lis pattern checkered walnut grips inset with deep dish rampant Colt medallions. CONDITION: Excellent. Approximately 97% original blue with light edgewear and other minor marks. Grips are likewise excellent with only light handling marks. Especially fine and bright bore. Tight lock up. A fantastic example of one of Colt's finest pre-War double action revolvers.