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Colt New Service .455 Eley SN: 88061

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Colt New Service .455 Eley SN: 88061
WWI Era British military large frame double action service revolver chambered in .455 Eley, manufactured circa 1915. Features a blued finish, 5.5" bbl, blade front sight, 'u' notched rear sight, non-shrouded ejector rod, fluted six-shot cylinder which measures 1.641" long, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, large square butt frame and two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with COLT decor of the top of the panels. Shows British proofs and "JP Spowart/RE/2/LT" scratched lightly into the side plate. Revolver retains approximately 80% of it's original bright blued finish showing holster wear and handling marks. Action is smooth with solid lock-up, the bore is bright with some minor rust or pitting, markings are crisp and the matching hard rubber grips are very good. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection