**Engraved 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Mother of Pearl Grips in Factory Cardboard Box
Sale 1353 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
May 1, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $4,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
**Engraved 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver with Mother of Pearl Grips in Factory Cardboard Box
.45 Colt. 5.5" barrel. SN: 30230SA (mfg. ca.1960). Nickel finish, smooth two-piece mother of pear grips. Single action revolver with smokeless powder frame, loading gate, fixed sights and fluted six chambered cylinder. One-line Hartford barrel address, left side of barrel roll marked: COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45. Lower left front of frame with three-date in two-line patent marking. Colt proof marks on left side of triggerguard web. The revolver is engraved with nearly full coverage with flowing foliate vines and sprays along the barrel and frame and between the chambers of the cylinder. The revolver is contained in a black Colt factory cardboard box with green interior that shows moderate wear. The gun is also accompanied by an aluminum cleaning rod, a bore brush, a crevice brush and the factory tri-fold flyer with instruction and spare parts pricing.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Very fine. Bore fine and bright with some frosting in the grooves and a ring visible just forward of the frame. Retains nearly all of the full nickel finish with some a couple of freckles of oxidation on the cylinder, along with a light drag line and some scuffing along the sides of the hammer. Mechanically functional. Smooth mother of pearl grips are fine as well. Box with moderate wear, torn corners and scuffed finish loss. Accessories about goo.
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