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THBEarly Colt Single Action Army Revolver
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveNov 17, 2023
Featuring a quality selection of objects and art including Asian, British, Continental, Art Deco and Arts & Crafts; fine jewelry; Estate of Barbara F. Chatham, North Carolina; fine silver; Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia; antique weapons, carpets, and much more Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
serial number 12003 on cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and backstrap, 7-3/8 in. barrel, .45 caliber, circa 1875, nickel finish, stamped on top "COLT S PT. F. A. MFG Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.", stamped " 45 COLT" on side of barrel, "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871" and "PAT. JULY. 2. 1872" and "U.S." stamped on left side of frame, "395" stamped on loading gate, ejector rod with donut head, one piece walnut grips, comes in a fitted wooden colt case with green felt lining
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Note: Serial number denotes this Colt as being from the era of U.S. Cavalry issued revolvers, serial numbers 12,000 through 14,000. These nickel plated examples were distributed throughout the U.S. and Mexico and the finish differentiated them from standard government issue blue and case colored examples. There are no evident inspectors marks on the firearm and this Colt has not been authenticated.
Condition
re-nickled, rebarreled, heavily buffed, some handling wear and surface abrasions, oxidation, areas of wear to finish at several places on barrel, backstrap, and frame, rifled bore with some frosting, chambers in relatively good condition, likely alteration to front sight, barrel measures 7-3/8 to cylinder, all mechanisms and action appear to be in working order
- Provenance
Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
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