FINE COLT ARTILLERY SAA REVOLVER WITH BELT AND CARTRIDGES.

FINE COLT ARTILLERY SAA REVOLVER WITH BELT AND CARTRIDGES. SN 115322. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line script address with serifs. Ejector rod housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head and the base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Bottom of the bbl has the 4 digits of a serial number “1859”, a small “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth inspector initial and a small “P” proof. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. It is mounted with unmarked 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of a serial number at the backstrap channel that appears to be “1293”. Bbl numbered as noted with the frame serial number “115322” and “DFC” (David F. Clark) cartouche. The trigger guard is numbered “18861” or “13861” with a “C” inspector initial. Backstrap number appears to be “48507” and has “H.N.” (Henry Nettleton) initials at the top of the backstrap. Cyl is numbered “1564” with a small “A” initial and a small “P” and has short stop notches without leads as found on earliest single actions. This revolver is one of the 5,444 recalled Cavalry single actions that were converted to Artillery configuration in the 1900-1903 time frame. Many of these Artillery revolvers were issued to Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and saw action during the fight in Cuba with many more issued to troops fighting in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Accompanied by an 1870’s period black leather belt with brass hook adjustment, bearing a rectangular “US” marked buckle with matching tab that have load bearing equipment loops at each end similar to the Model 1872 but with integral loops rather than the loops on the leather belt. Also accompanied by two orig boxes of twelve rnds .45 cal Frankford Arsenal cartridges – one dated 1875 and the other dated 1878, both filled with Benet primed cartridges. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine retaining virtually all of its restored finish with strong bright blue and moderately faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Grip is sound with lightly worn edges and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Timing needs adjustment otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Belt is sound with crackled surface and light to moderate finish loss. 1875 dated box of cartridges is open but intact and fine. 1878 dated box is also open with one broken end otherwise is fine with clear legible label. 4-39495, 4-39504; 4-39513 JR406 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2118	$4,130.00	FINE COLT ARTILLERY SAA REVOLVER WITH BELT AND CARTRIDGES. SN 115322. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line script address with serifs. Ejector rod housing is 1st type with bullseye ejector rod head and the base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Bottom of the bbl has the 4 digits of a serial number “1859”, a small “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth inspector initial and a small “P” proof. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. It is mounted with unmarked 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of a serial number at the backstrap channel that appears to be “1293”. Bbl numbered as noted with the frame serial number “115322” and “DFC” (David F. Clark) cartouche. The trigger guard is numbered “18861” or “13861” with a “C” inspector initial. Backstrap number appears to be “48507” and has “H.N.” (Henry Nettleton) initials at the top of the backstrap. Cyl is numbered “1564” with a small “A” initial and a small “P” and has short stop notches without leads as found on earliest single actions. This revolver is one of the 5,444 recalled Cavalry single actions that were converted to Artillery configuration in the 1900-1903 time frame. Many of these Artillery revolvers were issued to Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders and saw action during the fight in Cuba with many more issued to troops fighting in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. Accompanied by an 1870’s period black leather belt with brass hook adjustment, bearing a rectangular “US” marked buckle with matching tab that have load bearing equipment loops at each end similar to the Model 1872 but with integral loops rather than the loops on the leather belt. Also accompanied by two orig boxes of twelve rnds .45 cal Frankford Arsenal cartridges – one dated 1875 and the other dated 1878, both filled with Benet primed cartridges. CONDITION: Revolver is very fine retaining virtually all of its restored finish with strong bright blue and moderately faded case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Grip is sound with lightly worn edges and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Timing needs adjustment otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. Belt is sound with crackled surface and light to moderate finish loss. 1875 dated box of cartridges is open but intact and fine. 1878 dated box is also open with one broken end otherwise is fine with clear legible label. 4-39495, 4-39504; 4-39513 JR406 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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