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CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 85% plus bright original polished blue finish with holster type wear. The cylinder retains 60% original blue finish with high edge wear and thinning to brown on the balance. The grip straps retain 40% plus original blue finish with smooth bray patina on the balance. 70% original case colors remain on the hammer. 40% original case colors remain on the frame. The grip is also fine with high edge wear, some minor handling marks, and most of the original varnish remaining. Mechanically excellent. A highly attractive 1875 production black powder Colt SAA. Provenance: The George S. Lewis Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 30,000 - 40,000
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