Sold for $3,900

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Lot Description

Restored 1st Generation Colt Single Action Army Revolver

.45 Colt. 7.5" barrel. SN: 30622 (mfg. ca.1876). Blued and color casehardened finish, varnished one-piece walnut grip. Single action revolver blackpowder frame revolver with loading gate, frame notch rear sight, blade front sight and six-chambered fluted cylinder. Replaced barrel with one-line Hartford address. Lower left of frame with two-date in two-line patent marking. Left rear of triggerguard web marked 45 CAL. Matching serial numbers on frame, triggerguard and butt. No serial number on replacement cylinder. Barrel numbered 0622 8187 7950 under the ejector rod housing. Grip not numbered.

Condition Report

Very good as restored. Bore very good with moderate oxidation and scattered minor roughness with strong rifling. Metal with some of the restored finish. Markings clear and crisp. Barrel and cylinder replaced. Mechanically functional with crisp action, timing and indexing well and with four distinct "clicks" when cocked. Grip with moderate wear, dings and mars with some varnish present.

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