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Handsome Documented Pre-War Colt Single Action Army Revolver Shipped to Ed McGivern
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Auction by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.(1064)
This item is in Manchester, NH
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Item Details
Low Estimate10000
High Estimate15000
serial #355461, 38 Special, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very lovely revolver with special-order factory checkered grips, factory shipped to Ed McGivern himself in October 1935 in a single order shipment. It features a special high hammer without any knurling or checkering, specifically so McGivern could fan the action with the edge of his palm. The barrel and the ejector rod housing retain 98% plus original blue showing just some light muzzle wear with a very minor scratch or handling mark here or there, the barrel markings sharp and crisp. The cylinder is similar, retaining perhaps 97% original blue, showing some very light rotational marks. The frame is lovely retaining 98% to near 99% original vibrant color case-hardening, muting only slightly on the edges of the recoil shield and loading gate with perhaps a very minor handling mark here or there which one misses at first glance. The trigger shows lovely pale fire blue and the bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant showing a couple very tiny flecks of very light oxidation staining. The triggerguard and backstrap retain all of their original blue and are excellent. The arm has a pair of period diamond-checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions. They fit very well and have been pencil numbered on their interior to the gun; the revolver times and locks up perfectly. As-mentioned the included factory letter shows shipment to McGivern October 25, 1935 as a 5 1/2 inch blue 38 Colt with wood stocks. An identical gun was pictured in the American rifleman October 1974 issue on the cover, along with another McGivern gun and a picture of Ed on the cover. It was shown inside with two other McGivern Single Action Armys and is identical to this gun in configuration. A close inspection of the arm reveals that it actually appears unfired however we know that McGivern used his arms quite a bit, he doubtless took meticulous care of them. The Colt Single Action Army revolver is about as iconic an American arm as one can get, to have it shipped to this famous and respected trick shooter and pioneer in the firearms industry puts the arm on a completely different level. A very stellar example of a 1937-produced .38 Special that shipped to ''Mr. Fast and Fancy'' himself for the advanced Colt collector or dedicated firearms investor. (31014-1) {C&R} (10,000/15,000)
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Auction Details
Auction No. 129 - Session 1250 Commercial St., Manchester, NH, 03101Saturday, Mar 27, 2021 | 8:00 AM CDT
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