GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
CHOICE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE DUMONT COLLECTION.COLTSAA21975141MODERN; C&RCal. 41. 5-1/2" bbl. Blue and case color finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Colt medallion. Bbl shows correct 1-line address on top with cal mark on left side. Frame shows 2-line patent mark on left side with rampant Colt logo in circle to rear. Frame, trigger guard, and backstrap show matching SNs. Loading gate shows assembly no. "708" on rear face. Frame no. was not checked. Loading gate fits. Inside of right grip is scratched "Melvin Burnett". Cyl is unmarked. Consignor states this revolver was purchased from an Alaskan dealer who aquired it out of the John S. DuMont Collection. Additional information about Mr. DuMont accompanies this lot. PROVENANCE: Ex. John S. DuMont Coll. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl is a smooth silver-gray patina overall, with a sharp address and cal mark and traces of blue in protected areas. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Frame is a smooth gray-brown patina overall with traces of case color in gullets in front of cyl. Frame markings are sharp. Trigger guard is a silver-gray patina overall with traces of blue around front of trigger-guard bow. SN is sharp. Backstrap is also a smooth gray-brown patina with traces of blue in apron and on butt. Hammer shows faint traces of case color with sharp knurling. Cyl is gray-brown patina overall with slight traces of blue in the flutes. Chambers are good. Grips are very good with a few dents. 51738-1 TEP (1,500-2,500)