December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2021
Single Action Army revolver manufactured by Colt in 1916. This example has been masterfully restored from top to bottom by Turnbull Restoration Co., exhibiting lustrous blue finish on the barrel, trigger guard, and grip straps, with the frame and hammer exhibiting deep and vibrant case coloring. The stampings have also been finely reapplied, with the serial numbers being enhanced. Features include a 4 - 3/4" barrel, and standard Single Action Army pattern front and rear sights. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece ivory grip. Matching numbers are present on the frame, trigger guard, and butt, with matching assembly numbers visible on the rear of the frame and loading gate. Cylinder is of Second Generation production, bearing the Rampant Colt logo on the rear. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining virtually all of their custom applied finishes. Frame retains deep and vibrant case coloring overall, exhibiting few marks from handling and storage. Blued components are en suite, with a small patch of surface oxidation present on the rear grip strap. Cylinder bears a couple very light drag lines. Bore is bright as superbly refinished, exhibiting areas of inactive oxidation and retaining good rifling throughout. Grips are fine. A truly sublime example of a Colt Single Action Army revolver masterfully restored by Turnbull Restoration Co. MLW