July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
26" barrel in .32-20 WCF caliber. Referred to as the Medium Frame Slide Action Model this rifle was manufactured in 1885. It is a first model open top. Standard features include full octagon barrel, full magazine, original Colt sporting rear sight, knife blade front sight, blued finish, checkered two-piece walnut forend, walnut buttstock and rifle buttplate. This is an early, clean, honest original rifle. All metal surfaces are a smooth mix of blue-brown patina. Forend shows wear but is original and is not cracked. Buttstock is excellent and not cracked. Several marred frame screws. Strong Colt pony on left side of frame. Replaced extractor. Very good rifled bore. Fine action.