GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
RARE 357 MAGNUM PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.COLTSAA356955357MODERN; C&R; ESACal. 357 Magnum. Blue & case colored with 5-1/2″ bbl, very slightly trimmed orig front sight with 1-line block letter address & left side of bbl roll marked "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357". Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates with rampant Colt and mounted with Colt factory silver medallion, smooth ivory grips. Rear face of cylinder, between two chambers, has last two digits of serial number and front face of cylinder has a small star. Serial number was also observed on right side of front & back straps, under grip. Inside left grip is pencil number "46" & grease pencil name "LG BROWN". Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter with limited information which only states that this revolver was manufactured Aug. 28, 1939 and sent to shipping room Aug. 30, 1939 and that it was furnished in 357 Magnum caliber. There were no other details. According to the book Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, only 525 of these rare pre-WWII revolvers were ever made in this caliber. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching. Overall retains 99%+ orig finish with glossy bright blue & vivid case colors with only very, very slight muzzle edge wear & some minor drag scratches on cylinder. Grips are also matching exceptionally fine condition with ivory patina. Two small cut notches are found on inner toes of each grip. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 51785-1 JS (6,000-8,000)