"COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 59381. Cal. 45 Colt. Early civilian single action with 7-1/2" bbl, full front sight and block letter address on top with last four digits of serial number under ejector rod housing on bottom. There is also a large "5" under the ejector rod housing. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with caliber marked on left front web of trigger guard. Fitted with 1-pc, period of use replacement, walnut grip. CONDITION: Very good plus, all matching except grip which is unnumbered. Bbl retains a medium brown, artificially aged patina and frame retains traces of smoky case colors in sheltered areas being mostly a cleaned dull gray patina. Trigger guard & back strap are artificially aged blue/brown patina. A few of the screws are slightly battered with trigger screw, front trigger guard screw & base pin screw being replacements. Grip is sound with a couple of bruises on right side and retains a cleaned and oiled finish. Mechanics need attention but are functional, bright shiny bore with a few spots of pitting. 4-33878 JR348 (2,000-3,500)"
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