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Lot 54:Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44 S&W

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 54:Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .44 S&W

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Documented Antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver in Rare .44 S&W with Factory Letter

Manufactured 1898, the top of the barrel has the standard two-line address while the rare and desirable "44 S&W" caliber marking is on the left. The left of the frame has the two-line patent dates followed by the circled Rampant Colt. The included factory letter confirms the .44 S&W caliber, finish, and grip type, while listing the barrel length as 5 1/2 inches, and shipment to Jack Morris on 12 February 1898 (one could certainly research this individual). According to "The 36 Calibers of the Colt Single Action Army" by Brown, only 12 standard frame Single Action Army revolvers were chamber in .44 S&W Russian (only). There are factory rework stars stamped on the underside of the ejector rod housing and on the right side of the front strap, though it is unclear what all was done during the rework (this might explain the shorter 4 3/4 inch barrel, rather than the listed 5 1/2 inch). It is fitted with a pair of checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts at the tops.

ConditionVery good as factory reworked (see above), retains traces of the factory blue finish and faint case color patterns with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and some scattered patches of light surface pitting. The front sight is slightly modified by raising the profile. The grips are also very good with moderate wear, a few scattered minor dings/chips, and otherwise well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action Army
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44 S&W
Barrel4 3/4 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3490
Catalog page60
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