June 22, 2024 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/22/2024
Manufactured in 1921. This gun has a two-line address on top of the barrel,"COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45". Two-line three date patent dates on the left side of the frame, "PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN 18, 75". There is a rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame and also a VP proof on the left front trigger bow. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and the backstrap. Assembly number 705 is on the inside of the loading gate. It has two-piece ivory grips with the deep-dish brass Colt medallions. 4 - 3/4" barrel with a six shot fluted cylinder. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the reapplied nickel finish. The front sight profile has been taken down some. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The grips show age patina and fit the gun very well.