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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Cartridge Revolver, #226779, .41 Colt CF cal., 4.75'' round barrel marked ''Colt's Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. / Hartford, CT U.S.A.'' in two lines, and ''41 Colt.'' to left side near juncture with frame, left frame with two-line 1871-75 patent dates and circled Rampant Colt logo, originally blued and case hardened finishes, steel grip straps with black two-piece checkered hard rubber grips having the Rampant Colt logo within an oval at top. All visible matching serial numbers; loading gate correctly marked ''826''. Mfg'd 1902. Condition is fine+, the barrel retaining approx. 75% blue with losses mainly confined to left side (and a bit of knackering above cylinder pin), the cylinder retaining 80% blue with virtually all original blue in the flutes, the grip straps with 80% blue (thinning a bit on triggerguard bow and backstrap). Frame and hammer retain darkening and silvering case colors (brighter on right side); most screws show fire blue and unmarred slots. Grips show only minor wear and fit well. Action is crisp and sure, bore is shiny with very good rifling. This Single Action, in the desirable ''Cowboy'' caliber, is from the iconic Mel Guy Collection of Single Action Colt revolvers. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (C&R/PPT)