December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2021
Manufactured in 1897. This is the first successful double action that Colt manufactured. With a run of just 166,849 guns being manufactured from 1877 through 1909. Two line address on top of the barrel and a roll die caliber marking on the left of the barrel. Three line patent date on the left front of the receiver with the Rampant Colt Logo. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and back strap. The two piece hard rubber grips have the initials H.S.O. and 1920 scratched into them on the inside. 5/8" half moon front sight that has been filed down. CONDITION: The action works in both single and double action. The action locks up and indexes fine. Gun has faint traces of blue in the protected areas. The niter blue on the hammer and trigger are 30%. Dark bore with frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips show wear and the right grip has been repaired. REW
Caliber/Bore
.38 Long colt