November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021
1884 vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver, serial number 111051. 4 - 3/4" round barrel in .45 Colt with 2-line barrel address, blade front sight, and "V" frame notch rear. Gun is engraved with New York style scrolls on a punchdot background with about 50% coverage. Nickel-plated finish. 2-piece Mother of Pearl grips. Accompanying this revolver is a factory letter confirming serial number, caliber, barrel length, as well as shipment to Schoverling Daly & Gales in New York, New York July 28, 1884 in a shipment of 25 guns. Type of stocks are "Not Listed" and finish is listed as "Soft". At the end of the letter is a note that states "The word 'soft' which appears with the finish indicates subject revolver was shipped without final finishing for engraving outside of our [Colt] factory." CONDITION: Very good, with an attractive amount of the nickel plating remaining with areas of flaking throughout especially on areas that are handled frequently. Engraving is sharp and clear. Grips are excellent with light chips on high edges but are overall strong and well-fitting. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is frosted with moderate abrasion and visible rifling. A nicely engraved Colt SAA with factory letter. TON