Product Details
COLT
A RARE .45 (A.C.P.) 'NEW SERVICE CIVILIAN MODEL 1917' SIX-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, serial no. 335493 for 1932-3,
5 1/2in. barrel marked 'COLT MODEL 1917 .45 AUTO. CTGE.', walnut grips each with raised panel of chequering, retaining much original blued finish.
Other Notes: Certificate in lieu of proof marks.
Only approximately 1000 revolvers of this scare variation were made between 1932 and 1933 and were assembled from parts left over from the government contract 1917 revolvers.
Estimate £600-800
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