COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 119442. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly dinged front sight and block letter 1-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Mounted with the correct 1-pc walnut grip whose SN in backstrap channel is obscured. Left side of grip has the legible cartouche “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date 1887 and the right side has the outline of the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. This revolver originated in the 11th contract signed Nov 4, 1886 for 2,000 revolvers, which was completed by March 24, 1887. Capt. Butler was the only inspector whose cartouche is without a border, the reason for which is unknown. The “DFC” inspector initials are also found on left bottom edge of grip, frame, bottom of bbl and cyl. Revolvers of this series were generally issued to the cavalry regiments stationed on the American Frontier and generally saw hard and continuous service during the Indian Wars, and afterwards, and are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip, as noted. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with strong feathers on both sides of front sight and both sides of ejector housing stud; ejector housing retains strong orig blue in gullets, moderately thinned on outer radius; frame and hammer retain strong case colors, moderately faded on the left recoil shield and front sides of frame; loading gate is a gray metal patina; cyl retains about 90% thin blue, stronger in the flutes; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with a gray frontstrap and center of the backstrap; bottom of grip shows numerous nicks and dings with no corresponding damage on buttstrap, indicating that this may be a period of use orig equipment replacement; grip has a slightly chipped left heel, otherwise is sound, showing a heavy hand worn patina; mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-47539 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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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	2022	$13,800.00	COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 119442. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly dinged front sight and block letter 1-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S”. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Mounted with the correct 1-pc walnut grip whose SN in backstrap channel is obscured. Left side of grip has the legible cartouche “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date 1887 and the right side has the outline of the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. This revolver originated in the 11th contract signed Nov 4, 1886 for 2,000 revolvers, which was completed by March 24, 1887. Capt. Butler was the only inspector whose cartouche is without a border, the reason for which is unknown. The “DFC” inspector initials are also found on left bottom edge of grip, frame, bottom of bbl and cyl. Revolvers of this series were generally issued to the cavalry regiments stationed on the American Frontier and generally saw hard and continuous service during the Indian Wars, and afterwards, and are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except grip, as noted. Bbl retains 96-97% strong orig blue with strong feathers on both sides of front sight and both sides of ejector housing stud; ejector housing retains strong orig blue in gullets, moderately thinned on outer radius; frame and hammer retain strong case colors, moderately faded on the left recoil shield and front sides of frame; loading gate is a gray metal patina; cyl retains about 90% thin blue, stronger in the flutes; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with a gray frontstrap and center of the backstrap; bottom of grip shows numerous nicks and dings with no corresponding damage on buttstrap, indicating that this may be a period of use orig equipment replacement; grip has a slightly chipped left heel, otherwise is sound, showing a heavy hand worn patina; mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. 4-47539 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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