GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 2-PIECE EAGLE GRIPS WITH FACTORY LETTER.COLTSAA17666845LCCal. 45 LC. 4-3/4" bbl. Blue and case color finish. 2-pc checkered hard rubber grips with Colt medallions and American Eagle motif. Bbl shows 1-line Colt address on top with a thick front-sight. Right side of bbl shows model and cal mark. Frame shows 2-line patent date on forward side with rampant Colt logo in a circle to rear. SNs match on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Cyl has rampant Colt logo stamped on rear face. Hammer has polished sides. Trigger is of a fat profile. Grips are marked "Colt's HTFD. Conn.". Letter from Cody Firearms Museum indicating shipment to A. H. Shapleigh Hardware Company on February 26, 1898. CONDITION: Fine, as totally refinished and rebuilt. Bbl, cyl, trigger, base pin, screws, and grips are post World War II Colt manufacture. Bbl shows 95% blue finish with sharp marks. Frame shows 95% case color finish. Trigger guard and backstrap show 95% blue finish with some small scratches. Cyl shows 90% blue finish with a few small scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Hammer has coarse knurling with a line border, with blue top and rear, polished sides. Grips are fine with sharp checkering and clear motifes. A nice antique Colt Single Action Army revolver that was rebuilt after World War II using factory parts. 52154-6 TEP (2,500-4,500)