COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 121026. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and block letter 1-line address with last 4 digits of SN stamped on bottom under ejector housing. Inspector mark “P/D.F.C.” are found in small letters forward of cyl pin. 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 has matching last 4 digits. Left side of grip has the legible but light 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 in fine orig “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including cyl, bbl and stocks. Bbl and ejector retain about half of their orig bright thinning finish; frame and hammer retain traces of case color, with balance being a silver/gray with scattered staining and pinprick pitting; cyl retains no orig finish with matching silver/gray color to frame; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of bright blue in sheltered areas with balance silver/gray matching rest of gun; grip is well fit with discernible inspector marks on butt in addition to those on either side with “1887” date is sound; wood overall has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-50572 JS184 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1222

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	1222	$6,490.00	COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 121026. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and block letter 1-line address with last 4 digits of SN stamped on bottom under ejector housing. Inspector mark “P/D.F.C.” are found in small letters forward of cyl pin. 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 has matching last 4 digits. Left side of grip has the legible but light 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 in fine orig “as found” condition. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall, all matching including cyl, bbl and stocks. Bbl and ejector retain about half of their orig bright thinning finish; frame and hammer retain traces of case color, with balance being a silver/gray with scattered staining and pinprick pitting; cyl retains no orig finish with matching silver/gray color to frame; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong traces of bright blue in sheltered areas with balance silver/gray matching rest of gun; grip is well fit with discernible inspector marks on butt in addition to those on either side with “1887” date is sound; wood overall has a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with scattered pitting. 4-50572 JS184 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 1222 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.