September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory chambered in .38 Rifle Cartridge with a 10" barrel, blue finish, and rubber grips. It was shipped December 7, 1888, to J.W. Slattery, address unavailable, in a shipment of 1 gun. Single line Colt address on top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F. A. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." 3-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly or bin number "275" on loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Caliber designation "38 CAL." on the left front of the trigger bow. 2-piece hard rubber Eagle grips. There is a small threaded hole drilled on the back strap about 1/2" up from the heel. At some point someone probably had a shoulder stock mounted on this gun. PROVENANCE: From the advanced collection of the esteemed and respected Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Gun has some factory blue in the protected areas. Most of the gun has turned to a silver and brown patina. There is some case color in the protected areas on the frame and hammer. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. 2-piece hard rubber Eagle grips show some wear and have a chip on the left side toe. Action locks up tight and has all four clicks.
Paperwork
Factory Letter, Documentation