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LOT 3196
Cased Colt Third Generation Single Action Army Revolver with Special Order 4 Inch Barrel - Serial no. SA96684, 45 LC cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, smooth grips. Manufactured in 1992. This revolver features standard markings with a special order 4 inch barrel. Includes a hardwood Colt presentation case and
a copy of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single-Action Revolver Handbook 1955-1975”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK COLT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER HANDBOOK 1955-1975 BY WILKERSON
LOT 3197
Documented Exceedingly Rare Colt Second Generation New Frontier Single-Action Army .38 Special Revolver - Serial no. 4536NF, 38 Special cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1963 as one of only 10 in this configuration, and one of only 4 sold
in the United States. Standard markings and features. Matching serial numbers on the frame, triggerguard, and backstrap with partial serial number “536” on the grip panels and cylinder front face. The assembly number “919” is marked on the inside of the loading gate. This revolver is pictured on page 182 of Don Wilkerson’s “Colt Single
Action Revolver Handbook 1955-1975”, a copy of which is included, and is noted as being the rarest variation of New Frontier.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and case colors with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Don and Carol Wilkerson Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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