MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 140357. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl and 1-pc walnut grip. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and a small “US” below cyl. It has “RAC” sub-inspector initials on frame & bottom of bbl. Triggerguard & backstrap, along with the tip of ejector rod housing & beside bbl stud have a small “K”. Cyl has “DFC” sub-inspector initials with an indecipherable serial number that could possibly be “7683”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver has having been manufactured in 1891. Also accompanying is a notarized letter from consignor which states that he inherited this revolver from his step-father, Eugene LeRoy Hutto on Feb. 17, 1957. He states that Mr. Hutto told him that he had carried it as a mounted policeman while with the Hopewell, Virginia Police Department in the 1915-1920 era. Consignor also states that it has been in his possession continuously since 1957. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grip, with exception of the cyl as previously mentioned. Bbl retains 40-50% thin orig blue with some scattered fine pitting. Areas of loss have been cleaned and now have a light patina. Front sight has a couple of dings on top. Frame has traces of case colors with balance turned silver. Hammer retains about 75% fading case colors. Frame screws are fine with front triggerguard screw slightly battered. Cyl retains about 50% thin restored blue, mostly in flutes with balance a light blue/brown patina. Cyl pin is a later replacement. Matching numbered grip shows moderate to heavy wear with some chipping on right toe and battering on bottom with nicks & scratches and a dark oil stain. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-30088 JR105 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1199	$7,475.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 140357. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl and 1-pc walnut grip. It has 2-line patent dates on left side of frame and a small “US” below cyl. It has “RAC” sub-inspector initials on frame & bottom of bbl. Triggerguard & backstrap, along with the tip of ejector rod housing & beside bbl stud have a small “K”. Cyl has “DFC” sub-inspector initials with an indecipherable serial number that could possibly be “7683”. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this revolver has having been manufactured in 1891. Also accompanying is a notarized letter from consignor which states that he inherited this revolver from his step-father, Eugene LeRoy Hutto on Feb. 17, 1957. He states that Mr. Hutto told him that he had carried it as a mounted policeman while with the Hopewell, Virginia Police Department in the 1915-1920 era. Consignor also states that it has been in his possession continuously since 1957. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grip, with exception of the cyl as previously mentioned. Bbl retains 40-50% thin orig blue with some scattered fine pitting. Areas of loss have been cleaned and now have a light patina. Front sight has a couple of dings on top. Frame has traces of case colors with balance turned silver. Hammer retains about 75% fading case colors. Frame screws are fine with front triggerguard screw slightly battered. Cyl retains about 50% thin restored blue, mostly in flutes with balance a light blue/brown patina. Cyl pin is a later replacement. Matching numbered grip shows moderate to heavy wear with some chipping on right toe and battering on bottom with nicks & scratches and a dark oil stain. Hammer will not hold in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-30088 JR105 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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