GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
PRE-WWII COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. COLT SAA 340469 38 SPCL MODERN Cal. 38 Spcl. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2" WWII or just post war replacement bbl and cyl. Bbl has full thick front sight, marked with model and cal on left side and the WWII/post WWII Colt's marking on right side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3 patent dates & Rampant Colt without a circle. Mounted with beautiful, probably factory, smooth 2-pc pearl grips. Frame was produced 1920 and rebarreled with new cyl during or just after WWII. PROVENANCE: The Brad Shepherd Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl retains about 98% crisp factory blue and the ejector housing about 99%. Cyl & grip frame also retain about 99% orig blue. Frame & hammer retain virtually all of their bright factory case colors, slightly muted. Grips are sound with great fire and strong color on left side. Grip locator pin is missing. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, shows very little use. 50062-22 JR166 (1,500-2,500)