REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 45 Colt. S# 328067. Bbl. 7 1/2". New Service Target Model double action revolver mfg. by Colt in 1931. The left side of the bbl. is marked "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT", with Colt's mfg. and patent information marked across the top. Left side of frame exhibits the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered wood grips. Adjustable bead front sight with adjustable dovetailed square notch rear sight. Checkered grip straps and trigger face. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter indicating that this example was the sole revolver sold to National Livestock Company (address unavailable) and shipped to Morrow Thomas Hardware Company in Amarillo, TX on June 16th of 1931. Factory letter also indicates "Furnished with a bead front sight." under "Special Features:". CONDITION: metal components retain traces of their blue finish, exhibiting wear overall that shows through to brown patina, with some light pitting overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Checkered wood grips exhibit smoothing and some scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-5169/MLW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

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*Hard Cases: There is a $20.00 charge for hard cases. These are usually used for items that have sold for $2000 or more. Or upon request.
*Handling charges: Handguns are $8.00 per gun. Longarms are $15.00 per gun. Miscellaneous items and larger Class III items will vary depending on material used and time it takes to package. Labor rate is $30.00 an hour on these other items.
*Insurance Charges: A rate of $8 for the first $800 and 95 cents PER each $100.00 after $800. This covers the Hammer & Buyers Premium only. This does not include shipping, nor does it include what you expected to get for the item if resold.
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*Other Hazmat items include primers in original boxes and smokeless gunpowder in original containers.
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*Note: We will not declare an item as something other than what it is, change the name on the invoice, or declare an item to be of lesser value than what was paid for it. We will not break the law in a description or on a value so that an item can get through customs.

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February 14, 2024 10:00 AM EST
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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
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