May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .38/C with a 4 - 1/2" barrel and blue finish. Grips not listed. It was shipped to Sears Roebuck & Company, Chicago, Illinois on December 18, 1906 in a shipment of 10 guns. Since that time it has been engraved, silver plated and two piece ivory grips installed. It is marked W. Reno Eng. #850 under the left grip. Niter blue small parts. It has a foliate pattern with a punch dot background. There are borders and other geometric designs incorporated into the engraving. Two line barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Roll die caliber marking on the left of the barrel, "COLT, D.A. .38". Three line patent dates on the left of the frame. Half moon front sight and a V notch rear sight. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard and backstrap. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the re-applied silver finish. The niter blue small parts have all of their finish. Good bore with some light frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips fit the gun very well and are in great condition. The engraving is very well executed.
Caliber/Bore
.38 Long Colt