FINE 1880s COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

FINE 1880s COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 71052. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and very light 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose number in the backstrap channel is obscured with staining. Left side of grip has the date “1881” over the oval inspector cartouche “CCM” (Lt. Charles C. Morrison). Right side has the very faint oval sub-inspector cartouche of “DFC” (David F. Clark) whose initials also appear on bottom right edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of frame & cylinder. Ejector housing is third type with first type bull’s eye ejector rod head and has the “K” inspector initials on the tip. Trigger guard has the mystery “G” inspector initial. Base pin is a late replacement without dimpled ends. This revolver appears to be one of the 800 or so Cavalry revolvers recalled in 1893, refurbished and re-issued to a militia unit. Accompanied by a 1-1/2 page letter from renowned researcher, historian & Colt authority, John Kopec, wherein he speculates that this revolver may have been issued to a Michigan militia and therefore escaped the alteration to artillery configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain 95-96% glossy orig blue with very light muzzle edge wear and a few small scattered spots of flaking; bbl shows strong feathers on both sides of front sight and ejector housing stud; frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, heavily faded on left side with light case colors on right side; hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides & rear edge, faded to silver on top edge; cylinder retains 80-85% thinning blue on outer diameter with strong blue in the flutes; trigger guard retains strong orig blue with candy striping; backstrap retains strong blue with light wear & flaking. Grip has a bruise on right side, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks and retains a handworn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-48799 JR362 (10,000-15,000)

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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	2023	$10,350.00	FINE 1880s COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 71052. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and very light 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose number in the backstrap channel is obscured with staining. Left side of grip has the date “1881” over the oval inspector cartouche “CCM” (Lt. Charles C. Morrison). Right side has the very faint oval sub-inspector cartouche of “DFC” (David F. Clark) whose initials also appear on bottom right edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of frame & cylinder. Ejector housing is third type with first type bull’s eye ejector rod head and has the “K” inspector initials on the tip. Trigger guard has the mystery “G” inspector initial. Base pin is a late replacement without dimpled ends. This revolver appears to be one of the 800 or so Cavalry revolvers recalled in 1893, refurbished and re-issued to a militia unit. Accompanied by a 1-1/2 page letter from renowned researcher, historian & Colt authority, John Kopec, wherein he speculates that this revolver may have been issued to a Michigan militia and therefore escaped the alteration to artillery configuration. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & ejector housing retain 95-96% glossy orig blue with very light muzzle edge wear and a few small scattered spots of flaking; bbl shows strong feathers on both sides of front sight and ejector housing stud; frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, heavily faded on left side with light case colors on right side; hammer retains brilliant case colors on sides & rear edge, faded to silver on top edge; cylinder retains 80-85% thinning blue on outer diameter with strong blue in the flutes; trigger guard retains strong orig blue with candy striping; backstrap retains strong blue with light wear & flaking. Grip has a bruise on right side, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks and retains a handworn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore, has been fired but very little. 4-48799 JR362 (10,000-15,000) 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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