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Lot 136

Antique Colt Single Action Army 45 LC Revolver W/ Letter

Estimate: $2,200 - $2,800
Starting Bid
$1,100

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Serial: 117475
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1886)
Model: 1873 Single Action Army
Caliber: 45 LC
Barrel Length: 4.75 in. 
OAL: 10.5 in.
Condition: Very Good-Antique; hard rubber grips have light wear & handling marks w/ some brown patina; the barrel & ejector rod housing retain majority of blue finish w/ some holster wear on the sides & around the muzzle; light scratches & small rust spots; cylinder has moderate wear on the blue finish w/ some gray/brown patina & rust spots; backstrap & front strap have gray/brown patina from hand wear; inside of trigger guard has light wear from finger; frame retains nice case colors w/ some fading on recoil shield & light scattered rust; bore is good & bright w/ strong rifling & some minor frosting; mechanically very good; action on hammer has 4 distinct and well-timed clicks; cylinder lock-up is tight w/ no wiggle
Includes: Factory Colt letter stating that this revolver was shipped to Hartley and Graham in New York, New York on June 12, 1886, with 5 other guns in the shipment.
-1st gen hard rubber eagle grips

Provenance: An El Paso, Texas collection

No FFL NICS Check Required: Antique

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