MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 60906. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address. There is a 3-line patent date with small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with “1880” date and two legible cartouches, “CCM” for Lt. Charles C. Morrison on left side & “DFC” for David F. Clark on right side. Tiny “DFC” stamp also appears on bottom of bbl, on frame by serial number, on cyl and bottom right edge of grip. Bottom of bbl also has several small initials by ejector rod stud. It has second type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Bottom right edge of grip is crudely scratched “LUIT McKAY” and left bottom edge with five or six other letters. Lt. Morrison was ordnance inspector for only 2,000 of military orders in serial number series 60222-81908. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, serial number is found on bbl, cyl & three places on bottom. Bbl retains 85-90% strong bright orig blue mixed with light patina on top. Cyl retains about 80% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% orig blue, thin on outside radius, strong & bright elsewhere. Frame retains 50-60% thin case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 85% faded case colors. Back strap is mostly a gray patina with butt strap & trigger guard retaining strong orig blue mixed with light patina. Grip is sound with worn & nicked edges, clear cartouches & date and retains a fine smooth patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59007 JR75 (5,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	959	$18,400.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 60906. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, 1-line block letter address. There is a 3-line patent date with small “U.S.” on left side of frame. It has 1-pc walnut grip with “1880” date and two legible cartouches, “CCM” for Lt. Charles C. Morrison on left side & “DFC” for David F. Clark on right side. Tiny “DFC” stamp also appears on bottom of bbl, on frame by serial number, on cyl and bottom right edge of grip. Bottom of bbl also has several small initials by ejector rod stud. It has second type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Bottom right edge of grip is crudely scratched “LUIT McKAY” and left bottom edge with five or six other letters. Lt. Morrison was ordnance inspector for only 2,000 of military orders in serial number series 60222-81908. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching, serial number is found on bbl, cyl & three places on bottom. Bbl retains 85-90% strong bright orig blue mixed with light patina on top. Cyl retains about 80% thin orig blue, strong in flutes. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% orig blue, thin on outside radius, strong & bright elsewhere. Frame retains 50-60% thin case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Hammer retains about 85% faded case colors. Back strap is mostly a gray patina with butt strap & trigger guard retaining strong orig blue mixed with light patina. Grip is sound with worn & nicked edges, clear cartouches & date and retains a fine smooth patina. Mechanics are fine, very bright shiny bore. 4-59007 JR75 (5,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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