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Fine Single Action Colt Army Revolver, Shipped to Famed El Paso Merchants Ketelson and Degetau in 1888, the Wood Grips with Ni...
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Description
Fine Single Action Colt Army Revolver, Shipped to Famed El Paso Merchants Ketelson and Degetau in 1888, the Wood Grips with Nine Notches. Colt factory letter describes this .44/50 caliber revolver with 7½" barrel, part of a shipment of twenty-seven guns to the El Paso retailer on August 16, 1888. The El Paso Business Directory of that year lists the general merchandisers and includes a large ad for the firm. The store was looted and burned by Pancho Villa in a 1911 raid.This Texas gun is in very nice condition, with crisp, tight action and excellent bore. Retains approximately 30% of the original blue finish, with the remainder having pleasing gray to brown patina. Walnut grips, one of which has been carved with two notches, the other with seven.
Auction Info
2012 December 11-12 Political, Western Legends & Americana Signature Auction - Dallas #6092 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2012
11th-12th
Tuesday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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