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Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Revolver
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Antique Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Cartridge Revolver, #160947, .41 Colt CF cal., 4.75'' round barrel marked ''Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. / Hartford, CT. U.S.A.'' in two lines, left frame with two-line 1871-75 patent dates and circular Rampant Colt logo, ''41 Colt.'' marked on left side of barrel ahead of juncture with frame, originally blued and case hardened finishes, steel grip straps with two-piece checkered hard rubber grips having the Rampant Colt within an oval cartouche at top. All visible matching serial numbers; loading gate correctly marked ''569''. Mfg'd 1895. Condition is very good, with smooth metal retaining approx. 40% thinning and toning original blue to barrel (losses mainly confined to left side), 80% deep blue to top and bottom of ejector rod housing, 35% thin blue to cylinder with deep original blue in flutes, 5% original blue on triggerguard bows and backstrap apron, the balance gunmetal gray. Frame and hammer retain darkened and silvered case colors; most screws with unmarred slots. Grips show light wear to checkering and Colt logo, no chips or cracks, and fit well. Action is crisp and sure, bore is shiny with defined rifling. A nice Single Action, in the desirable ''Cowboy'' caliber. From the iconic Mel Guy Collection of Single Action Colt revolvers. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Antique)