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Exceptional Factory Engraved Etched Panel Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver with Grip Inscribed to Fred L. Seely, Jr. and Factory Letter - Serial no. 16547, 41
Long Colt cal., 5 inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. The included factory letter confirms this revolver’s current configuration, including the engraving and grip material, when
shipped to Simmons Hardware Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 5, 1879, as one of a pair. The inscription on the grip was not mentioned in the letter. The revolver features beautiful factory scroll and floral engraving, a rounded blade front sight, “COLT D.A. 41” in an etched panel surrounded by scrollwork on the left side of the barrel, the two-line address on top, the
three-line patent marking on the left side of the frame, “41 CAL” on the left side of the trigger guard, matching serial numbers, and smooth grips with the
left grip panel inscribed with “Fred L. Seely, Jr.” in neatly cut lettering at the top.
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