November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
1919 vintage as per serial number, 337186. 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (.38 W.C.F.) with blade front sight, 2 line barrel address, and frame notch rear. 2 piece checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval on either side. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to George Tritch Hardware Company in Denver, Colorado on March 27, 1919 in a shipment of 2 other guns of the same type. CONDITION: Very good, with a majority of the original bluing remaining with areas of wear at high edges. Frame has traces of original case colors with vivid color near center pin release. Grips are strong with small handling marks and no major signs of distress. Action has been tuned with mainspring lightened, indexes correctly, and locks tightly. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling.