November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2021
Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1901. The left side of the barrel is stamped ".45 COLT", with Colt's 2-line address across the top. Left side of frame bears stampings stipulating the patent information followed by an encircled Rampant Colt logo. Revolver is nickel finished and is fitted with a 4 - 3/4" barrel. Frame is mounted with 2-piece ivory steer head grips. There is pleasant scroll engraving on a punch-dot background on the barrel, with line and dot as well as wavy line patterns on the ejector rod housing. The frame exhibits scroll engraving on a punch-dot background, with several areas of line and dot designs, a wavy line pattern on the top strap, as well as sunburst engraving that is followed by a geometric pattern on the recoil shield and loading gate. Cylinder features a line and dot pattern at the center with a wavy dot design at the rear and ensuite scroll work on a punch-dot backdrop between the flutes. Rear grip strap and trigger guard are lightly engraved, matching the remainder of the revolver, featuring nicely executed scroll and line and dot designs. Revolver has full matching numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied nickel finish, exhibiting few minor areas of wear or handling marks overall, with the left side of the hammer bearing a scratch. Cylinder bears a light dragline. Bore is bright, exhibiting some areas of inactive oxidation and retaining good rifling throughout. 2-piece ivory steer head grips are excellent, exhibiting some light superficial handling marks overall. An extremely attractive, custom engraved Colt Single Action Army revolver. MLW