^Lot 4258 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Cal. 45 Colt. S#. 281063. This revolver began it's life with a shipment to Norvell Shapleigh Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO, August 6, 1906 in a shipment of 5 guns. It was originally shipped as a .32-20 with a 5 1/2" bbl and now has a 4 3/4" 45 Colt bbl & 45 Colt cylinder. The new bbl has a 2-line Hartford address. It is fitted with aftermarket 2-piece bone grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Early custom tin case with cutout for the revolver. Factory letter. CONDITION: Overall fair. The revolver is mostly void of finish with some small amounts remaining in the most protected of areas. The balance has a mostly even grey patina. Grips are sound. Bore is dark with pitting and the rilfing is worn. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of William Pirie Co-Author of "Variations of Colt's New Model Police & Pocket Breech Loading Pistols". (26-2185/ZAL) CURIO $1500-2250