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Antique Engraved Gold-Washed Colt SAA Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Engraved Gold-Washed Colt SAA Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique Engraved Gold-Washed Colt Single Action Army Revolver, #101013, .45 Colt cal., 7-1/2'' barrel, gold wash over copper plate, New York style full coverage engraving with foliate scrolls, crosshatch details to all screw heads, checkered mastodon grips with Mexican eagle motif to right side. Originally mfg'd in 1883 with early features, including black powder frame, early style hammer, caliber designation on front left triggerguard bow, three-line patent address, and beveled forward edge of cylinder. Condition is fine. Engraving shows crisp detail, with approx. 40% gold wash remaining, the balance as copper plate showing thru. Grips are very good with just mild general crazing and good detail to eagle, cactus and snake. Action is smooth with nice tight lockup; bore is very good. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Antique)