^Lot 3400 SECOND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BUNTLINE

SPECIAL REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 18311SA. Bbl. 12". Second Generation Single Action Army Buntline Special revolver mfg. by Colt in 1958. Left side of the bbl. is marked "COLT BUNTLINE SPECIAL .45", with Colt's single line address marked across the top. Left side of the frame is marked with Colt's 2-line patent information, followed by the Rampant Colt logo. Frame and loading gate exhibit a case color hardened finish, with remaining metal components exhibiting a blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion plain wood grips. Grip screw will not unthread. Standard SAA pattern blade front sight and frame notched rear sight. All serialized parts are matching and include the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Cyl. and loading gate exhibit matching assembly # "491". CONDITION: frame retains large amounts of its original case colored finish, exhibiting areas of fading and some discoloration, with some spots of light surface oxidation. Blued parts show spots of light to mild wear, with scattered superficial handling marks overall. Sides of hammer exhibit light pitting and scattered spots of age related discoloration, with the top strap having faded to a mostly gray patina. Mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Grips are loose, showing some superficial marks and minor impressions. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (25-4121/MLW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.