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COLT NEW SERVICE 357 MAG. REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
COLT NEW SERVICE 357 MAG. REVOLVER.
Cal. 357 Mag. S# 346916. Bbl. 6" w/ blade front sight & 1926 last patent date. Mfg. 1939 w/ square butt frame having lanyard loop position factory filled by smooth topped button. Fire blued trigger w/ checkered face. Diamond center checkered target grips that lower hand position slightly & very subtly cover front strap & butt, leaving backstrap exposed. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2017 Colt factory letter in mailer indicating above listed characteristics but stating type of stocks "Not Listed". Single item shipment on May 9, 1940 to Murta Appleton & Co. of Philadelphia. Consignor provided letter listing rev. history from WWII to date. CONDITION: near excellent, original finish of 98+%. Vivid fire blue on trigger & edge hammer. Very slight staining on sides of hammer spur only; mostly left side. Near excellent bore & chambers. Recoil shield indicates very minimal use. Very good appearing grips w/ light hand wear. Sm. spot of diamond top damage on left. Light marks on center diamonds showing mostly on right. Repaired chip on front of right near butt & at bottom of backstrap on both. Exceptional conditioned example. (21-1261/NW). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.