GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER VERY LATE FIRST GENERATION. COLT SAA 357,846 38 SPCL MODERN; C&R Cal. 38SPCL. 5-1/2" bbl. Blue and case color finish. 2-pc stag-horn grips. This revolver is one of the last pre-war single actions manufactured. The highest number being 357859. Bbl shows 1-line address on top with model and cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent address on left side with rampant Colt logo at rear without a circle. SN matches on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Cyl is un-numbered and shows a rampant Colt logo on rear face. Grips are unmarked. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95%+ bright blue finish that has just started toning with minute muzzle wear and a few tiny stains. Bbl address and model mark are sharp. Front-sight is a blade sight. Bore with sharp rifling. Frame retains 95% plus orig case color finish, with most of wear on re-coil shield and loading gate. Vivid color in protected areas. Frame markings are sharp. Trigger guard and backstrap retain 95%+ blue finish that has slightly faded with some minor staining. Markings are sharp. Hammer shows bright-blue on front and rear face, sides shows some scratching and staining. Trigger retains nearly all of its orig blue. Cyl shows 95% plus orig blue, with some high point wear and a couple of scratches between bolt stops. Marking is clear. Chambers are dirty. Stag grips are very good with nice figure and no missing pieces. All screws are very good. An opportunity for a collector to obtain an example of one of the last Colt single actions manufactured before World War II. 50531-4 TEP (4,000-6,000)