April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/12/2023
Manufactured in 1972 with 4" barrel chambered in .22 Long Rifle with ramped blade front sight mounted on barrel rib, and adjustable rear sight. 2 piece added Mother of Pearl grips featuring an added medallion on either side with a Rampant Colt. Complete with non-factory wood case marked with the New Mexico State Police seal and an added Colt medallion in bottom right hand corner on outside of lid. Inside of case is relined with a blue velvet lining, pinned Colt logo on inside of lid, and 5 diamondback rattles. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the original bluing remaining. Cylinder has a slight dragline. Trigger guard and backstrap assembly has had an approximately 1 - 3/4 x 5/8" piece of metal added so that grips could be mounted. Grips fit well overall, with small repaired chip on left toe, and are shy to grip frame addition. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Case is excellent with minor handling marks.
Caliber/Bore
.22 Long Rifle