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COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET MODEL, .45 COLT, FACTORY LETTEER, #120XXX, SHIPPED 1917.
Guns International #: 103541220 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - New Service - Colt Revolvers - Double Action Pre-War
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
COLT NEW SERVICE ADJUSTABLE SIGHTED TARGET MODEL, .45 COLT, FACTORY LETTEER, #120XXX, SHIPPED 1917. The Colt letter verifies that this New Service Target revolver in .45 Colt caliber, blue finish etc. was shipped to J. F. Tribble (address unavailable) on February 19, 1917. The letter also states that this was a 1 gun shipment. This was the year the U.S. entered World War I and some research (ancestry?) might link this revolver to someone in the military, no doubt an officer who might purchase an expensive Colt like this. This example shows some holster wear from carrying, but was well cared for. The barrel shows gray streaking part way down on both sides with the top and bottom of the barrel retaining all the bright blue. The cylinder shows edge wear, but retains good blue. The frame and top strap show about all the blue with sharp rampant colt on the left side as well as sharp barrel markings. The last patent date on the barrel is 1905. Has the classic checkered back strap, front strap and trigger with some blue thinning on the bottom of the trigger guard. The butt shows about all the deep high polish blue. The trigger sides and hammer back show bright fire blue. Sights appear original and unaltered. Fleur de Lis walnut grips with deep dish medallions are in fine condition and show only light handling wear. The action is extremely tight with no play in the cylinder when the hammer falls. Bore is minty bright. Still has most of the blue on the front face of the cylinder indicating that it was shot to a very limited degree. A great and rare 109 year old target sighted revolver, considered one of the finest revolvers ever produced by Colt.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: NEW SERVICE TARGET
Serial Number: 120XXX
Barrel Length: 7 1/2
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT