https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/_A__COLT_1873_SINGLE_ACTION_ARMY__45_LC_REVOLVER_-LOT478821.aspx
I totally get it that this single action army revolver just might appear to be, as follows: "CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal retains 85% of its original finish with light wear and handling marks in areas. The wear on this handgun appears to be mostly "holster wear". Grips are good with small dings and scratches. Bore is very good. Hammer and cylinder are tight. Overall, a nice Colt for your collection. "
Maybe the frame serial number '7954' might not look a little flat, suggesting a recasecoloured frame, that the "U.S." marking on the frame looks spurious (although this is not advertised as a Cavalry Model, to the auction house's credit), and that the Colt logo on the frame was not applied to 1874 production single action army revolvers, you might miss the fact the backstrap has been refinished or a later nickel finish has been applied, but you would think that the ".45 Colt" on the left side of the barrel, the lack of an italic barrel address, AND the sight profile that is not contemporary with this 1874 production gun, but rather, if I recall correctly, the type found on post 1912 barrels...you would think that just maybe the professional appraiser assigned to this gun might question the originality of the barrel.
As described, if hammering in the pre-auction estimate range of $2,000 to $3,000, it would seem like an incredible bargain. Reality suggests far otherwise.
I am so pleased I am not a newbie in this hobby. I just don't have enough shirts to lose!
I totally get it that this single action army revolver just might appear to be, as follows: "CONDITION: Overall very good. Metal retains 85% of its original finish with light wear and handling marks in areas. The wear on this handgun appears to be mostly "holster wear". Grips are good with small dings and scratches. Bore is very good. Hammer and cylinder are tight. Overall, a nice Colt for your collection. "
Maybe the frame serial number '7954' might not look a little flat, suggesting a recasecoloured frame, that the "U.S." marking on the frame looks spurious (although this is not advertised as a Cavalry Model, to the auction house's credit), and that the Colt logo on the frame was not applied to 1874 production single action army revolvers, you might miss the fact the backstrap has been refinished or a later nickel finish has been applied, but you would think that the ".45 Colt" on the left side of the barrel, the lack of an italic barrel address, AND the sight profile that is not contemporary with this 1874 production gun, but rather, if I recall correctly, the type found on post 1912 barrels...you would think that just maybe the professional appraiser assigned to this gun might question the originality of the barrel.
As described, if hammering in the pre-auction estimate range of $2,000 to $3,000, it would seem like an incredible bargain. Reality suggests far otherwise.
I am so pleased I am not a newbie in this hobby. I just don't have enough shirts to lose!