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19II-1 COLT POLICE POSITIVE #176999

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
19II-1 COLT POLICE POSITIVE #176999
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Colt Police Positive .38 Colt caliber DA revolver, factory marked “Am. Ry. Ex” on backstrap; 4” barrel, blued finish, checkered wood medallion grips, S/N 176999; shipped to Am. Railway Express Co., W.A. Field Agent,Chicago, IL on Dec. 23, 1926, 24 guns in shipment (confirmed by Colt factory letter accompanying this lot). Revolver displays approximately 75-85%original blue with even edge and holster wear; grips show some carryand wear at high points and butt; sharp overall and with very complete supportive display items and accessories including an R.E.A.-marked leather flap holster, a porcelain Railway Express Agency sign, 3patches, an enameled cap badge, sticker and seals. Also present is a Xerox copy of a letter of provenance written by his widow stating this gun and these items were the property of Bill Trimmell, Agent and mangerof several area offices of the REA (Spokane, WA; Denver, CO. and Albuquerque, NM.). Great Express Company history! (C&R/PPT). Est.: $1,000-$2,000.