11-02-201811-02-2018
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 2, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Colt Single-action Army Revolver Identified to a Montana Ranch

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$2,583$2,100
Auction: Sale #3165M - 3165MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Colt Single-action Army Revolver Identified to a Montana Ranch, c. 1896, serial number 167130, .45 caliber, rubber grips with marks on the side and bottom marked "BITTERROOT VALLEY MONTANA/BITTERROOT VALLEY MONTANA/CARL CIAMPO," marked on the left side of the frame "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871./JULY 2-72. JAN. 19.-75.," and on the top of the barrel "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co./HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.," barrel lg. 4 3/4, overall lg. 10 in.

Provenance: The collection of David F. Post.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Grips have some wear and ranch or brand marks, bottom of the grips have the ranch name scratched in. No finish on the gun and is it a plum color. The bore has some light pitting with strong rifling.


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Keywords

CARL CIAMPO, United States