May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .22 caliber with a 7 - 1/2" barrel, blued finish, and rubber grips. It was shipped to Schoverling, Dale & Gales in New York, New York, on May 6, 1890, in a shipment of 1 gun. One of only 93 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets in .22 Long Rifle. There were approximately 925 Single Action Army Flat Top Targets manufactured. This gun is in the typical configuration with a 7 - 1/2" barrel and two-piece hard rubber grips. Single line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll marked caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "22-R.F.". Three-line patent dates on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. The last three numbers of the serial number are on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector rod housing and on the back of the cylinder. Assembly number 732 is in the inside of the loading gate. The blade front sight is on a solid base. The rear sight is dovetailed into the top strap. Two piece Eagle hard rubber grips. The screws have all been replaced. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: This gun has been cleaned of all of the finish. The bore has frosting in the lands and grooves. The action locks up tight and indexes fine. The Eagle grips show some slight wear.