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Lot #2350
Lot #2352

Lot 2351: Antique Winchester Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Antique Winchester Shipped Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2351: Antique Winchester Shipped Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Antique Winchester Shipped Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Antique Winchester Shipped Colt Black Powder Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40
Barrel: 5 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1980
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The included factory letter lists this revolver as being chambered in .44/40 with a blue finish and barrel length and grips not listed when shipped in a ten gun shipment to Winchester Repeating Arms Company in New Haven, Connecticut on May 9, 1884. With a copy of the article "The Colt and Winchester Agreement of 1884 and Introduction of the Colt Lightning Rifle" which mentions this revolver by serial number and the other Revolvers in this shipment as likely having been used by Winchester to test their Mason revolver against.

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