COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SN 119138. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing hast last 4 digits of matching SN, which is also found on the cyl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the inspector initials “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date “1887” and the right side a “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials. The “DFC” sub-inspector initials also appear on bottom of bbl, frame, cyl, and bottom left edge of grip. This revolver was part of the 11th contract for 2,000 guns, completed by March 1887. Capt. Butler’s inspectors cartouche is the only one known without a border. The fact that this revolver remains in a completely orig configuration shows that it probably remained with a Militia unit during the recalls of the 1890s and the early 20th century, where several thousand Cavalry Colts were recalled, had their bbls reduced to 5-1/2″ and were refurbished before being issued as artillery revolvers. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue, showing holster wear and some minor flaking. Orig “feathers” are visible on both sides of the front sight and ejector housing stud. Frame retains case colors in sheltered areas having mostly lost its red and blue hues. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides and rear edge turned dark on top. Trigger guard and backstrap retain bright blue in most areas, being a blue/brown patina on the front and back straps. Cylinder retains bright blue in the flutes with thin blue, turning brown on the outer diameter. Screws are all fine and retain most of their orig fire blue. Grip is sound with some minor battering on the bottom edges, shows light wear and retains about 90% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting. (WG-043) 4-51081 JR353 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2050

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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	2050	$17,000.00	COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 119138. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl, under the ejector housing hast last 4 digits of matching SN, which is also found on the cyl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with last 4-digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the inspector initials “JGB” (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date “1887” and the right side a “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials. The “DFC” sub-inspector initials also appear on bottom of bbl, frame, cyl, and bottom left edge of grip. This revolver was part of the 11th contract for 2,000 guns, completed by March 1887. Capt. Butler’s inspectors cartouche is the only one known without a border. The fact that this revolver remains in a completely orig configuration shows that it probably remained with a Militia unit during the recalls of the 1890s and the early 20th century, where several thousand Cavalry Colts were recalled, had their bbls reduced to 5-1/2″ and were refurbished before being issued as artillery revolvers. PROVENANCE: The William Gerber Family Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including bbl, cyl & grip. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue, showing holster wear and some minor flaking. Orig “feathers” are visible on both sides of the front sight and ejector housing stud. Frame retains case colors in sheltered areas having mostly lost its red and blue hues. Hammer retains bright case colors on the sides and rear edge turned dark on top. Trigger guard and backstrap retain bright blue in most areas, being a blue/brown patina on the front and back straps. Cylinder retains bright blue in the flutes with thin blue, turning brown on the outer diameter. Screws are all fine and retain most of their orig fire blue. Grip is sound with some minor battering on the bottom edges, shows light wear and retains about 90% orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some very fine pitting. (WG-043) 4-51081 JR353 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2050 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 REVOLVER.