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COLT NEW SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
COLT NEW SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Cal. 44-40. S# 326234. Bbl. 7 1/2". New Service double action revolver, mfg. by Colt in 1927. Left side of the bbl. is marked "NEW SERVICE 44-40", with Colt's mfg. and patent information marked across the top. Left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and Colt's"VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece "COLT" checkered black hard rubber grips. Clipped blade front sight and frame notched rear sight, with lanyard loop on butt. Left grip panel is mismatched, with the right panel appearing to be of contemporary production. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting areas of wear that show through to gray patina, scattered superficial handling marks, as well as scattered spots of light to mild surface oxidation. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grips show some smoothing, as well as some scattered marks from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (24-5647/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.