GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
SCARCE COLT NEW SERVICE .38 SPECIAL WITH BOX.COLTNEW SERVICE33533638 SPLMODERN; C&RCal. 38 Spl. 6" bbl. Blue finish overall with checkered walnut grips with rampant Colt medallions. Accompanied by numbers matching Colt box, and factory letter. PROVENANCE: The Charles Copeland, Jr. Collection. Factory letter indicates ordered by Phil Bekeart, San Francisco, CA, 1934. And verifies configuration. CONDITION: Very fine overall with minor muzzle wear and slight loss of finish at high points of frame. Grips are very fine with 2 very minor dings at leading edge of butt. Bore and mechanics are excellent. Action is stiff from dried grease. Box is intact but weak, however, has superb label and accompanied by factory test target. 50823-8 TDW (3,000-4,000)