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LOT 3109
Exceptionally Fine Colt First
Generation Single Action Army Revolver in Scarce .38 Long Colt with Pearl
Grips - Serial no. 352980, 38 Long Colt cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl
grips. Manufactured in 1929, this exceptionally fine Single Action Army revolver was
produced in the period of 1922 to 1931 when production of the revolver chambered in .38
Long Colt had been restarted, after having been discontinued in 1914. During that span of ten years, “The
36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army” by Brown lists only 1,365 revolvers were made in this caliber, making it quite scarce compared
to 150,683 chambered in the exceedingly popular .45 Long Colt cartridge. While calibers such as this one may have been less desirable
during the period of use, their smaller production numbers have made them increasingly sought-after on the collectors market. The top
of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address while the left has the caliber marking, “38 COLT.” The left of the frame is marked
with the two-line patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, right of the
trigger guard and back strap, and “80” is on the rear face of the cylinder. The assembly number “979” is marked on the right rear face of the frame and on the loading gate.
“1/VP” is marked on the left front of the trigger guard. It is fitted with the standard blade and frame-top groove sights, as well as a pair of smooth pearl grips with Colt medallions at the tops.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original nickel finish with a few scattered patches of light flaking, most noticeably on the front edge of the cylinder, bottom of the back strap, and
edge of the loading gate, as well as a cylinder turn line. The front sight shows some light file marks on the left side. The slightly undersized replacement grips are very fine with light chips absent from
both rear corners and otherwise light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An exceptionally fine first generation Single Action Army revolver in an uncommon caliber!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3108
First Generation
Colt Single
Action Army
Revolver with Factory Letter and Original Box - Serial no. 346626, 45 Long Colt cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips. The Colt Single Action Army Revolver is arguably the most iconic American
handgun. In the hands of ranchers, cavalrymen, Native Americans, lawmen, and outlaws, the Peacemaker’s legacy was forged out in
the hostile American West and continues to gain popularity among today’s collectors. Offered here is a highly attractive example of
the legendary Peacemaker chambered in the iconic .45 LC caliber that was manufactured in 1924 along with its original Colt factory
box. The factory letter indicates the revolver appears in shipping records in .45 caliber with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, blue finish, and
rubber grips and indicates it was the sole gun of this type in a shipment to Von Lengerke & Detmold in New York City on September
18, 1925. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address on top and “45 COLT” on the left side. The left side of the frame has the two-line
patent dates followed by a Rampant Colt, and the left side of the trigger guard has the Colt factory triangle proof and the number
“3.” The revolver is fitted with a highly attractive custom burled walnut one-piece grip. Matching serial numbers appear on the frame, trigger guard, back strap, and
cylinder (“26”). The matching Colt factory box is numbered to the gun. Includes a set of reproduction checkered hard rubber grips with a Rampant Colt at the top.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with some light surface oxidation visible on the back strap, a light cylinder drag line, and a slight ding on the front sight. The hammer and frame also retain 97% vivid original
case colors. The custom grip is very fine with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The
box is fine. A very attractive First Generation Colt Single Action Army revolver
with original box.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
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