Photo View: (12-591) 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.

A $ 16,500