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Very rare Colt Sheriff’s Model Single Action revolver, factory engraved, .44-40, 4” barrel, old re

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Very rare Colt Sheriff’s Model Single Action  revolver, factory engraved, .44-40, 4”  barrel, old re
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Very rare Colt Sheriff’s Model Single Action revolver, factory engraved, .44-40, 4” barrel, old re-nickel finish, two-piece pearl grips, S/N 84244, matching visible numbers, in overall very good condition displaying the majority of its old re-finish, crisp action, sharp engraving and markings, beautifully iridescent pearl grips and pictured in the Book of Colt Engraving by Sutherland & R.L. Wilson on page 252, which also statescaliber, engraving as a standard pattern, nickel finish and pearl grips with further notation as shipped to G.L. Wild & Bro., March 1883 (however, no separate factory letter accompanies this lot). Also, according to Wilkerson and Hoyt’s book “The Official Record Colt Single Action Army Revolver, 1873-1895”, page 339, only one engraved .44-40 caliber revolver without ejector, nickel finished and with a 4” barrel wasreported in the archives records between serial #1-164,100. (Antique). Est.: $10,000-$20,000.