^Lot 179 Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver, #81883, .455 Eley cal., 5.5'' barrel, blue finish, factory checkered hard rubber grips, with British broad arrow and commercial proofmarks. Mfg'd 1915. Condition is near fine retaining approx. 90% original factory blue, with mild corrosion near muzzle. Grips have toned lightly brown and show only minor wear. Good action, near excellent bore. Most likely a private purchase British officer's sidearm from WWI. Est.: $750-$1,000. (C&R/PPT) (Joe Poyer collection)