April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2019
Full or partial matching serial numbers on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, barrel and cylinder. "HN" inspector stamp (Henry Nettleton) can be found on the bottom of barrel, frame, backstrap, trigger guard, hammer and cylinder. Left side of frame has the three line patent date with US stamp. Colt barrel legend is sharp. CONDITION: Ejector rod head, cylinder pin and loading gate have been replaced with non-correct parts. Backstrap has a piece of metal missing where the left screw attaches to frame. All screw heads show some degree of deformity. Front sight has been taken down a bit. Barrel is a mix of blue-brown-grey patina. Frame is a dull patina with some wiped-on finish. Cylinder is a blue-grey patina with some wiped on finish and numerous dents. Grip straps and trigger guard have washed to a grey patina with some freckling. One piece walnut grips are shy to metal, chipped at toes and right grip has a wood putty repair. Indexes and locks up fine. Rifling exhibits strong grooves, frosted lands with some abrasion. Overall a decent Henry Nettleton that could be greatly improved by replacing incorrect parts.