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LOT 610
LOT 612
Scarce Electroless Nickel Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. AL6932, 357 magnum cal., 6 inch vent rib bbl., electroless nickel finish,
rubber grips. The included
factory letter lists this revolver as
having a 6 inch barrel chambered
in 357 magnum with electroless
nickel finish and type of stocks not
listed when shipped to Valley Gun
Distributors Inc. in Northridge California on October
9, 1980. Includes original Colt “woodgrain” box with
end label confirming the finish.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus
original electroless nickel finish with limited handling marks and a light cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage and handling marks and a tear at one end.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 613
Cased Matched Colt
Bicentennial Three
Revolver Set -A) Colt
U.S. Bicentennial
Dragoon Percussion
Revolver - Serial no.
0947DG, 44 cal., 7 1/2
inch part round bbl.,
blue/casehardened/
silver finish, rosewood
grips. Manufactured in
1976 to commemorate
the 200th anniversary
of the United States.
Standard markings and
features. Fits in case
with “B” and “C”. Includes
three drawer hardwood
case that holds all three
revolvers, ball mold,
powder flask, combination
tool, and cap tin.
CONDITION: Excellent overall,
retaining 99% plus original blue
finish, silver finish, and case colors
with limited handling marks and
an attractive aged patina on the
silver. Mechanically excellent. Case and accessories are excellent. B) Colt Single Action Army Bicentennial Revolver - Serial no. 0947PM, 45 Colt cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut grips. standard markings and features. In a shared case with the “A” and “C”. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. C) Colt Python U.S. Bicentennial Double Action Revolver - Serial no. 0947PY, 357 magnum cal., 6 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, rosewood grips. Standard markings and features. Fits in case with “A” and “B”.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and a faint cylinder drag line. Grips are very fine with factory flaws. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
Desirable and Excellent Early Second Year 1956
Production Three Digit Serial Number 315 Colt
Python Double Action Revolver with Box - Serial
no. 315, 357 magnum cal., 6 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The Colt Python was invented to be the top of the line model in Colt revolvers. Originally designed to be a target revolver in .38 special, these revolvers gained wide recognition in most
gun circles due to the use of all hand fit parts allowing for a supremely accurate and robust revolver. Almost immediately, the Colt Python found popularity with the likes of competition shooters and law enforcement. Includes a matching number Colt two- piece “woodgrain” box, hang tag, bore brush, original test target, and “Handling the Handgun” pamphlet.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% plus original blue finish with light handling marks concentrated around the leading edges, and a light cylinder drag line. Grips are very fine with some light dings and scratches and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fair with numerous tape repairs and some scattered peeling.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 611
Desirable Colt Viper Double Action Revolver with Box - Serial no. AC1178, 38 Special cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish. Manufactured in 1993. Standard markings and features. Includes original Colt box and blue hard case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks and a faint cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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