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This as a single gun shipment. It features a barrel with the one-line Colt Pall Mall, London address on top and “450 ELEY” on the left side, a frame with the standard two-line patent dates marking followed by an encircled Rampant Colt, target sights, London proofs on the underside of the barrel and behind each cylinder flute, and matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Each of the special order extended grip panels are numbered to the gun. The factory fitted extended grip on these Target SAAs was the predecessor to the Bisley Target Revolvers. The rare partitioned case has a J.H. Crane of London trade label on the interior of
the lid and a blank brass inscription circular plaque on the exterior of the lid. The case contains a cartridge block holding 36.450 Eley cartridges, screwdriver, oiler, muzzle protector, case
key, and cleaning rod with brush attachment. This is a special period case as it is designed to accommodate the elongated grip. This type of case is extremely rare.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 60% plus original blue finish with a pleasing smooth brown patina on the balance. The grips are very fine with a number of dings on the bottom and overall
crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with a short crack at the key hole escutcheon, minor handling/storage marks, soiled but legible retailer label, and typical high spot wear on the lining. An extremely rare example of an elongated grip, London retailer cased Colt London Single Action Flattop Target Revolver for the serious SAA collector.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
According to "The Official Record of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver 1873- 1895" by Wilkerson & Hoyt, only 230 Colt Flattop Target Single Actions were produced with 7 1/2 inch barrels and blue finish chambered for .450 Eley.
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