FINE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

FINE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 2713. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 2-patent dates and “U.S.” Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with no SN in back strap channel. Neither trigger guard nor butt strap are serial numbered although the trigger guard has a “K” inspector initial. Left bottom edge of the grip is marked with the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials which are also found on bottom of bbl, under the base pin and rear face of cylinder. Ejector housing is third type with half moon ejector rod head. According to Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers, A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, the frame of this revolver was shipped from the Springfield Armory on Jan. 15, 1874 in a 1,000-gun shipment to San Antonio, TX to arm the 4th Regiment of Cavalry. The 4th Regiment was engaged in fighting Indians in the Southwest in Texas, New Mexico & Arizona and were a famous & storied fighting unit. They were assigned to Texas in 1865 and although active throughout the region only fought a few skirmishes. That all changed in 1870 when the Comanches and Utes became very active. Later in 1874 under Col. McKenzie the 4th fought several times with the Comanche finally reducing their territory substantially. They continued fighting in Texas and eventually were assigned to Arizona where they pursued and captured Geronimo. They are also famous for their raid into Northern Mexico. Undoubtedly the frame on this revolver saw action in many of these battles. It was only in the 1890s and early 20th century that the Cavalry revolvers were recalled and altered to artillery configuration as found here. This revolver has a commercial bbl, cyl, trigger guard & back strap that remained unnumbered during the rebuild. This work was probably carried out at Springfield Armory. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 98% crisp arsenal restored finish with only light muzzle edge wear and some minor thinning on bbl & cylinder; trigger guard has one small spot of pitting on left rear edge of the shoulder, otherwise it and the back strap retain most of their fine arsenal blue; cyl retains about 95% glossy blue with sharp edge wear and a light drag line; frame & hammer retain most of their case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere; both sides of the bbl boss show light peening, apparently an attempt to tighten the bbl in the frame; screws & trigger retain most of their bright blue. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its strong oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired since rebuild. 4-48752 JR324 (6,000-10,000)

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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	2034	$10,925.00	FINE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 2713. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line, 2-patent dates and “U.S.” Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with no SN in back strap channel. Neither trigger guard nor butt strap are serial numbered although the trigger guard has a “K” inspector initial. Left bottom edge of the grip is marked with the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials which are also found on bottom of bbl, under the base pin and rear face of cylinder. Ejector housing is third type with half moon ejector rod head. According to Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers, A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, the frame of this revolver was shipped from the Springfield Armory on Jan. 15, 1874 in a 1,000-gun shipment to San Antonio, TX to arm the 4th Regiment of Cavalry. The 4th Regiment was engaged in fighting Indians in the Southwest in Texas, New Mexico & Arizona and were a famous & storied fighting unit. They were assigned to Texas in 1865 and although active throughout the region only fought a few skirmishes. That all changed in 1870 when the Comanches and Utes became very active. Later in 1874 under Col. McKenzie the 4th fought several times with the Comanche finally reducing their territory substantially. They continued fighting in Texas and eventually were assigned to Arizona where they pursued and captured Geronimo. They are also famous for their raid into Northern Mexico. Undoubtedly the frame on this revolver saw action in many of these battles. It was only in the 1890s and early 20th century that the Cavalry revolvers were recalled and altered to artillery configuration as found here. This revolver has a commercial bbl, cyl, trigger guard & back strap that remained unnumbered during the rebuild. This work was probably carried out at Springfield Armory. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains about 98% crisp arsenal restored finish with only light muzzle edge wear and some minor thinning on bbl & cylinder; trigger guard has one small spot of pitting on left rear edge of the shoulder, otherwise it and the back strap retain most of their fine arsenal blue; cyl retains about 95% glossy blue with sharp edge wear and a light drag line; frame & hammer retain most of their case colors, strong & bright in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere; both sides of the bbl boss show light peening, apparently an attempt to tighten the bbl in the frame; screws & trigger retain most of their bright blue. Grip is sound showing light edge wear and retains most of its strong oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore, may be unfired since rebuild. 4-48752 JR324 (6,000-10,000) 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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