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(10-471) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
.45 Caliber. 4-3/4" barrel, nice bore, engraving is about 80% coverage of the Helfrecht style, all metal was carefully cleaned and renickeled long ago and is now toning to a soft patina coloration, decent markings. Original two piece mother-of-pearl grips have a great aged look, Factory Letter states shipment to Simmons of St. Louis and sold to Victoria Hardware (Victoria, Texas?), excellent mechanics. Letter. e
M $12,500
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(10-473) CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
Likely engraved by Cole Agee in his Western Cattle Brand motifs. 5-1/2" bbl, full coverage, all re-nickel remains and is softening with age. Looks great!. Complete with early slender aged pearl grips. e
M $5,750
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(EL-C345) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
4-3/4" bbl with correct 2-line bbl address, VG bore, exc traces of orig nickel in protected areas-balance cleaned, has since softened to a semi-bright patina. Exc markings, crisp action, nice screws, well worn Eagle grips, serial number 101,XXX. Honest, all orig Colt. e
A $3,500
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(9-1128) U.S. COLT ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
5-1/2” barrel, VG+ bore, early script barrel address on Ainsworth inspected barrel #6900, early housing with doughnut rod head, Ainsworth inspected cylinder is #X112 with small approaches; other #’s match serial number 140,XXX. ‘K’ on triggerguard and backstrap, ‘RAC’ on frame and walnut butt, cartouche not visible, gun retains 90% of the arsenal reblue finish, crisp action. Provenance to Troop A-1st Nevada Volunteer Cavalry which was in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. e
A $ 4,950
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(9-1107) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .32 WCF
5-1/2” barrel, shiny bore, excellent refinish-looks nearly like new retaining virtually all shiny blue, very nicely done case colors with just a couple of thin spots, original hardrubber grips fit perfectly. Factory Letter indicates St. Louis destination. e
M $ 3,950
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(9-1106) CUSTOM ENGRAVED ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .32-20
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore, full coverage scroll engraved in the style of Nimschke with fancy borders work, shell motif, wolf’s head, etc; punch dot background. Retains all custom nickel finish, two piece Colt medallion faux ivory grips. Attractive piece, Factory Letter. e
A $ 5,950
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(9-1105) COLT’S FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER IN .44-40
7-1/2” barrel, serial number 200,XXX, 95% shiny barrel blue remaining, 65-70% blue on housing and cylinder, considerable darkening case colors intact on frame and lever, fine bore, excellent markings. Nice hardrubber grips and screws, crisp action; there’s a name stamped on the bottom of the buttstrap. Good lookin’ Six Shooter! e
M $6,500
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(9-1104) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
Original 4-3/4” barrel, VG bore, excellent traces of blue on barrel and housing in protected areas, generous blue in cylinder flute; balance of cylinder has thinning blue, excellent traces of case colors visible on frame and hammer, nice action and hardrubber grips. e
M $ 2,100
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(9-1103) CASED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, 357,XXX serial number. Near mint example with minor drag line on cylinder; otherwise hard to find a flaw. Minty hardrubber grips, mint walnut case. Presented to Clyde Wells upon his retirement from Sales Director at Remington by Graham H. Anthony, President of Colt. Complete with Colt and Remington Letters. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 12,750
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(9-1096) COLT BISLEY MODEL REVOLVER IN .32 WCF
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore. Very nice overall, 70% blue, the balance thinning to a plum gray patina coloration, considerable case colors are visible on the frame and hammer, crisp action. VG hardrubber grips. e
M $ 4,250
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(9-1094) EL PASO, TEXAS SHIPPED COLT BISLEY REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
4-3/4”, circa 1901 example, fine bore, 90% shiny barrel blue, 70% shiny blue on housing and cyl, 60% blue remains on triggerguard and backstrap. Vivid case colors remaining on most of the frame and hammer, fine+ hardrubber grips. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 3,950
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(9-1086) CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT BISLEY MODEL REVOLVER IN .32 WCF
5-1/2” barrel, VG bore, tastefully scroll engraved with punch dot background; about 75% coverage. Most all of the re-blued finish is intact, good looking faux ivory grips. e
M $ 2,395
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(9-1076) COLT SINGLE ACTION CONVERSION IN .22 CALIBER
Excellent bore, 6” barrel, ivory bead front sight, completely refinished, retains all professional re-blue and all hammer and frame case colors, crisp action, nice looking simulated ivory grips. e
A $ 2,775
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(9-1072) COLT BISLEY MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
4-3/4” barrel, VG bore, overall shows a fair amount of usage, 1st two hammer notches don’t hold, metal cleaned to a gray color, replaced housing and some screws. Replaced grips are an imitation horn type. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 995
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(9-1071) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
7-1/2” barrel, nice bore, a Winchester sporting front sight neatly dovetailed onto the barrel, smooth clean metal has turned a dark plum blue brown coloration, case colors have turned dark as well; crisp action. Nice looking replacement two-piece walnut grips. e
M $ 1,850
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(9-1069) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 COLT
Original 4-3/4” barrel, metal has been cleaned and buffed to a gun metal gray coloration, the barrel address is faint but the remaining markings are VG. Nice bore, crisp action, nice hardrubber grips. e
M $ 1,850
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(9-1066) BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION
This revolver was a U.S. Artillery with 10,XXX frame serial number. The barrel and cylinder have been relined to .22 Caliber RF. We believe this work was done by Enewold as the barrel is stamped R.F. Enewold. The engraving bears all the hallmarks of Wilbur Glahn (including his trademark triangle motif on the recoil shield), intertwined arabesque foliate scrollwork is full coverage. Very fine punch dot background, virtually all of an old silver plate finish is intact and is turning a darkish patina, name on backstrap is ‘Fay A. Brown’. Beautiful Colt Medallion ivory grips have aged as well and fit great; front sight modified, shiny bore. e
A $ 5,700
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(9-1059) COLT BISLEY MODEL REVOLVER IN VERY RARE .41 COLT
5-1/2” barrel, fine bore, barrel retains 70% darkening shiny blue, 60% blue on housing, 20% blue on backstrap, triggerguard and cylinder. Balance of blued areas have turned a dark plum blue patina coloration; frame is a soft plummish patina, fine hardrubber grips, crisp mechanics. Scarce gun. e
A $ 4,450
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(9-1054) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
5-1/2” barrel, VG bore, barrel and cylinder retain 60% darkening blue, the balance of the metal is turning to a dark plum gray brown coloration, smooth action, nice hardrubber grips. e
M $ 1,765
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(9-1047) BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION 2ND GENERATION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, scroll engraving is in the Helfrecht style with ‘D’ coverage. Minty condition with all nickel intact, beautifully fitting ivory two-piece grips. Initials on triggerguard are ‘B.G.L.’. Top quality workmanship. Factory Letter. e
M $ 4,950
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(9-1045) CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, fine bore, fairly full engraving coverage of good quality, modified front sight blade has been finished in gold as well as the ejector housing, base pin, cylinder, loading gate, hammer and all screws; balance of metal is a nickel finish; most all refinish is intact. Crisp action, attractive burled one piece walnut grip nicely fitted. e
M $ 4,200
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(9-1044) WARREN BLEDSOE CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, 2ND GENERATION IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel and cylinder utilized on an antique frame. Excellent bore, very nicely scroll engraved with the frame and barrel retaining all renickel, virtually all of gold finish remains on the housing, cylinder, hammer and trigger. Very nicely fitted faux-pearl two piece grips. A very showy Colt. e
A $ 4,950
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(9-1040) CUSTOM RELIEF ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION, 3RD GENERATION IN .44-40
7-1/2” barrel, mint bore, beautifully engraved by John Adams with scrolls and gold bands on the muzzle and at the cylinder rear, nicely done eagle head on the left recoil shield, Adams made tiffany style grips. Revolver has been completely refinished by Doug Turnbull with all blue and case colors intact. e
M $ 7,750
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(9-1037) 1ST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
5-1/2” barrel, fine bore, barrel and cylinder are 2nd generation, all metal is polished bright and is smooth and clean. Sharp corners, crisp action, orig hardrubber grips fit perfectly. Made in 1900. Looks sharp! e
M $ 2,500
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(9-1036) SUPERB PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, 99%+ barrel and cylinder blue, virtually all case colors are intact, crisp two-piece hardrubber grips. Hard to find in this condition. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 11,750
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(9-1035) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .32 WCF
7-1/2” barrel, shiny bore, 1896 production gun with the cross-pin lock for the base pin. Near excellent overall with 99% barrel and housing nickel, 90%+ nickel intact on balance of the metal, lots of bright blue finish intact on most of the screws and trigger, crisp action. Somewhat later two-piece walnut grips with Colt medallions. e
A $ 5,500
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(9-1031) HIGHLY INTERESTING COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .44-40
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore, Note serial number 40,9XX. Page 42 of Kopec’s Study notes that observations put the first use of ‘44 CF’ on triggerguard in the 41,800 serial number range. This is the lowest numbered Colt with this feature I’ve ever encountered. Overall revolver is in extraordinary condition retaining 30%+ shiny bbl, triggerguard and backstrap blue, 75% shiny housing blue, the balance turned a dark blue plum coloration, cylinder is an even dark blue plum as well, excellent traces of case colors are visible on the hammer and backstrap-balance darkened. Excellent one piece walnut with nearly all orig varnish, doughnut ejector rod head and correct type II housing. All original. e
A $ 16,500
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(9-1030) FANTASTIC NEW YORK MILITIA ISSUED U.S. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, excellent bore and excellent overall. 97% original bright shiny barrel blue, 90%+ shiny housing blue, the balance starting to turn, almost all blue present in cylinder flutes, the balance of the cylinder is a plum blue patina coloration, vivid case colors are visible on most of the frame and hammer; 90% blue on triggerguard and backstrap. Serial number 133,512 on all parts except the backstrap which is 115,916-this number is listed in ‘A Continuing Study’ on page 79. The butt of this backstrap also bears the large marking ‘C138’. VG solid one piece walnut grips have been sanded but the number ‘47’ is visible near the frame on left side (note the ‘47’ number in ‘A Continuing Study’, page 134). This revolver has it’s orig finish and was not refurbished but left in its as-new condition at the time. A very rare find! e
A $ 15,000
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(9-1187) VERY WELL DOCUMENTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY OWNED BY LOU GEHRIG IN CALIBER .38-40
Accompanying this piece is Lou Gehrig’s original application for a New York State pistol permit on which one of the character witnesses is Ed Barrow, owner of the New York Yankees as well as some other well known dignitaries. Many documents come with this piece including a movie poster featuring Lou Gehrig in his only motion picture, ‘Rawhide’. The gun was originally used in the movie and given to Gehrig as a souvenir. Orig cond is exc with nearly all the orig bright blue and vivid case hardening. 5-1/2”, carved mother-of-pearl grips featuring a Mexican Eagle with a snake motif. Well documented, excellent piece of Americana. e
M $ 45,000
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(9-1087) COLT BISLEY MODEL SA REVOLVER IN .32-20
4-3/4” barrel, nice bore, fine+ overall retaining 90%+ bright blue, the balance starting to tone, excellent traces of case colors in the protected areas, the balance turning nickelly, hardrubber grips fine. Letters to St. Joseph, MO. e
M $ 3,250
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(9-1089) COLT BISLEY MODEL REVOLVER IN .32-20
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore, smooth clean metal is basically an even thinning plum patina coloration with traces of blue in protected areas and in cylinder flutes, traces of case colors on frame with the balance having darkened, two piece ivory grips are somewhat ill fitting but look good with an aged yellow patina coloration, crisp action, nice screws. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 1,775
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(8-916) COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER IN .44-40
4-3/4” barrel and a VG bore. Traces of blue are present on the barrel, considerable blue in protected areas of housing and cylinder, very nice case colors remain on hammer and protected areas on the forward frame; balance of the metal is a gray patina coloration; crisp action. Very nicely checkered replacement two piece walnut grips. e
M $ 2,500
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(8-914) COLT BISLEY MODEL REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
4-3/4” barrel, VG+ bore, clean smooth metal with traces of original finish underneath an old layer of touch up blue, nice markings, crisp action. Old aged mother-of-pearl grips from a different gun fit this example very well; right grip has a professional scrimshawed portrayal of ‘Col. Colt’. Complete with Colt Research Form. e
M $ 1,975
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(8-891) COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER IN.44-40
5-1/2” barrel, VG bore with some pitting, traces of blue in protected areas, case colors darkened, cylinder flutes are a dark plum blue coloration; the balance of the metal is a plum gray patina. Smooth metal, nice markings, crisp action, hardrubber grips somewhat worn with a small piece missing on left side toe. Complete with Factory Research Form. e
M $ 2,400
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(9-1112) COLT BISLEY MODEL FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER IN .44-40
5˝” barrel, fine bore, 80%+ original nickel has turned a pleasing patina coloration. Considerable case colors remain on hammer; screws and trigger retain most original bright blue, very nice hardrubber grips, crisp action. Factory Letter lists destination as New Orleans. e
M $ 4,950
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(8-878) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore. Early example in the 16,XXX serial number range. Completely refinished with the hammer and trigger retaining all re-blue, the balance of the gun retains all shiny nickel refinish. Early script barrel address and other markings are readable, numbers match except cylinder is un-numbered. Early long knurling on hammer, beautifully aged ivory grips look good, crisp action, doughnut head ejector housing. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 3,775
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(9-1111) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore. Beautifully refinished in full nickel, 31,XXX serial number with ‘JTC’ inspected frame along with a ‘C’ marking (U.S. condemned marking). Type 2 ejector housing with doughnut head; long knurled hammer, nice bore, very attractive workmanship on this interesting revolver. Simulated ivory grips fit perfectly, crisp action. e
A $ 5,950
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(8-874) VERY SCARCE CASEY INSPECTED COLT SAA CALVARY REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, serial number 16,XXX, VG+ bore. Very fine overall as refurbished by Colt, circa 1902 (triggerguard bears the ‘VP’ proof). All number’s match, 60% bright blue remaining on the barrel and housing, 40% blue on the cylinder, 90% blue on triggerguard and backstrap, frame retains 50% case colors, excellent one piece walnut grips, crisp action, nice screws. Great looking example. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 15,000
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(9-1038) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN SCARCE CALIBER .45 B
7-1/2” barrel, excellent bore, fine+ overall with the barrel retaining 45-50% original nickel, the balance has flaked to a dark gray patina coloration, the remainder of the metal retains 95% original shiny nickel, VG+ one piece walnut grip has nearly all original varnish, nice screws and crisp action. All original. e
A $ 11,500
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(9-1114) COLT SAA REVOLVER IN .32-20
7-1/2” barrel, excellent bore and fine overall with 95% barrel and housing blue, 80% cylinder blue, 60% triggerguard blue, 20% backstrap blue with a floral and vine decoration lightly etched, 90% case colors on frame and hammer, excellent screws and mechanics, nice hardrubber grips. Front sight modified for accurate shooting. e
M $ 5,500
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(9-1091) COLT SINGLE ACTION BISLEY REVOLVER IN .32 WCF
7-1/2” barrel, fine bore, 90% bright shiny blue, 80%+ case colors, great hardrubber grips, crisp action, excellent screws. Excellent overall. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 5,250
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(8-866) ANTIQUE COLT SAA REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore, hammer has the long knurling style, overall gun was cleaned long ago with the patent dates on frame removed. Serial number in the 38,XXX range has been re-stamped on the frame, triggerguard and cylinder; barrel markings are readable. The metal was touched up long ago and is now a dark gray brown coloration; basically smooth but for some pitting on an area of the cylinder. Not a bad old peacemaker. e
A $ 2,450
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(9-1042) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .38 COLT
7-1/2” barrel, VG bore with some light pitting, metal is basically smooth and clean with nice markings. A very old touch up blue has now turned a dark plum brown coloration with some original finish underneath, nice action, VG hardrubber grips, sight lowered a bit. A very decent example complete with a $6.00 1962 Colt Factory Letter and a recent research form. Only 1,001 were made in this caliber prior to 1914. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
A $ 3,250
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(9-1100) ANTIQUE COLT SINGLE ACTION PEACEMAKER REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
Loaded with character: 7-1/2” barrell, 63,XXX range, nice bore. Gun retains approximately 30% original nickel with the balance of the metal having turned a dark brown coloration. There are areas of pitting on the barrel and housing (probably from too many rainy nights in a holster while ridin’ herd). Great looking aged two piece ivory grips decorated with notches and lines near the butt, solid crack repair on right side. e
A $ 3,850
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(8-863) COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER IN .44-40
4-3/4” barrel, fine bore, VG overall; some holster wear is apparent at the muzzle left side. The ‘COLT FRONTIER’ markings are faint but the balance of all markings are clear. Traces of darkening blue in protected areas, the balance of the metal is a dark plum blue gray patina coloration, hardrubber grips worn smooth, nice screws and action. Appears to be an all original and unfooled with six shooter. Shipped in 1901 to Chicago (per Factory Letter). ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 2,650
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(9-1102) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY IN .38 WCF
With a 5-1/2” barrel, 50% blue on the barrel and housing, 30% on the cylinder, VG case colors in protected areas of frame and on hammer, nice action, fine bore and hardrubber grips. Letter. Nice, clean and untouched Colt. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 3,950
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(8-855) COLT SINGLE ACTION LONG FLUTE REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER
4-3/4” barrel, nice bore, crisp action (2nd notch needs work). Smooth clean metal with excellent traces of the earlier period deep charcoal blue finish visible in the protected areas of the barrel, housing, backstrap and cylinder flutes; traces of case colors on hammer, traces of case colors are visible on the frame as well, the balance of the metal is a pleasing soft dark gray patina coloration. Original hardrubber grips show wear but look good. Less than 1,500 long flute Colts were produced. Complete with Colt Factory Research Form. e
M $ 3,450
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(8-854) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
4-3/4" barrel, excellent bore and excellent overall with 95% shiny barrel blue remaining, 75-80% shiny housing and cylinder blue, excellent blue in the protected areas of the triggerguard and backstrap with the balance turned a dark plummish blue coloration. Excellent vivid case colors present in the protected areas of the frame, the balance of the case colors are dimming but visible, excellent markings, screws and hardrubber grips. ~~> VIEW PHOTO <~~ e
M $ 4,950
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(8-853) COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .38 WCF
5-1/2" barrel, VG bore, fine overall condition. This example made in 1900. Clean smooth metal, sharp corners, 75% shiny barrel and housing blue, most blue is present in cylinder flutes-balance of metal is a plum blue coloration with some gray patina on the triggerguard and backstrap; case colors on hammer and frame are visible but dimming. Very nice original hardrubber grips, crisp action, excellent screws. e
M $ 3,575
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