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Lot 116

Cased 7.5 Inch Colt SAA Bisley 38WCF Revolver W/ Letter

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Current Bid
$1,500

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Serial: 243589
Manufacturer: Colt's PT. F.A. Mfg. Co. (c. 1903)
Model: Single Action Army Bisley
Caliber: 38 WCF
Barrel length: 7.5 in.
OAL: 13 in. (case: 16.25 in. L x 11 in. W x 2.75 in. H)
Condition: Good; installed bone grips have moderate wear & yellow patina w/ small chip on butt of right panel and cracking; barrel, cylinder, backstrap & trigger guard have fading blue finish w/ gray/brown wear & patina; protected areas retain nice blue finish; frame retains some case colors in protected areas; light rust patches scattered throughout; bore is mostly good & bright w/ few pitting spots; strong rifling; mechanically excellent w/ smooth and well timed action; tight cylinder lock up
Includes: Colt Letter shipping it to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri on May 18, 1903.
-2 sets of vintage bone grips; each showing significant age & yellow patina w/ cracking; few chips on edges
-Walnut French fit presentation case w/ black velour lining; includes wood cartridge box fitted w/ 12 rounds of W-W 38-40 WCF (case shows fair amount of wear w/ some splintering on exterior); vintage brass cleaning rod w/ wood handle, brush & mop fittings

Provenance: Property from the collection of the late Marshall E. Kuykendall, of the former 101 Ranch in Hays County.

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