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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Cartridge Revolver, #302937, .38 Colt CF cal., 5.5'' round barrel marked ''Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. Hartford, CT U.S.A.'' in one line, and ''38 Colt.'' to left side near juncture with frame, left frame with two-line 1871-75 patent dates and circled Rampant Colt logo, originally blued and case hardened finishes, steel grip straps with black two-piece checkered hard rubber grips having the Rampant Colt logo within an oval at top. All visible matching serial numbers; loading gate correctly marked ''21''. Mfg'd 1907. Condition is excellent, probably unfired, the barrel retaining approx. 95% deep glossy blue (thinning to left side at muzzle and to side of ejector housing) and blue in the bore, the cylinder retaining 90% blue with deep original blue in the flutes and in the cylinder bores, the grip straps with 95% deep blue (thinning to base of backstrap). Frame and hammer retain pleasing, evenly mottled case colors, bright on sides; trigger and screws show brilliant fire blue and unmarred screw slots. Grips are unworn with sharp checkering, and fit well. Action is crisp and sure, bore is shiny with very good rifling. This exemplary Single Action was shipped to Union Hardware Metal Co. in Los Angeles, CA, on November 5, 1907 in a shipment of just three guns. All the above features are confirmed in an accompanying 1969-dated Colt factory letter signed by famed Colt historian R.H. Wagner. From the iconic Mel Guy Collection of Single Action Colt revolvers. Est.: $7,000-$9,000. (C&R/PPT)