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Colt Single Action Army revolver, US Artillery series, .45 caliber, 5-1/2” barrel, serial #32123 i

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Colt Single Action Army revolver, US  Artillery series, .45 caliber, 5-1/2” barrel,  serial #32123 i
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Colt Single Action Army revolver, US Artillery series, .45 caliber, 5-1/2” barrel, serial #32123 inspected by Lewis Draper, matching serial numbers. Pictured on page 240, A Study of the Colt Single ActionRevolver by Kopec, Graham, and Moore. With factory letter. Stating delivered to the US Government, December 8th, 1876. Letter address to noted collector and entertainer Mel Torme. The revolver shows 30-50%darkening blue and case hardened finish, some erosion and pinprick pitting, some slightly heavy pitting on the front left side of muzzle. Front sight has been slimmed slightly. Grips have been bunk-housecheckered in a diamond pattern. The markings are slightly light on the barrel, sharp on the frame. Barrel shows a “P” proof and “DFC” inspection. Cylinder shows a “P” proof. “JTC” inspection with matching number oncylinder. A scarce variation in the artillery series, where apparently only the barrel was changed. From the Robert Hoelscher Collection. Est: $3,000 - $6,000