EXCEPTIONAL COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 112166. Cal 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and large “U.S”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of the grip is marked with the “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) cartouche under the date “1884”. Right side of the grip bears the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom left edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of the frame & cyl also have the “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Small letter “G” are marked under SN on back strap and trigger guard which is thought to denote “government” according to Kopec & Fenn. This revolver was part of the 9th Government Contract which was dated August 11, 1884 and completed in January of 1885 and falls in the early range of the serial range for the Frank Heath series as listed in Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, which lists the contract as being between #111656 & #116931. This gun is as fine an example as you will find, retaining almost all of its orig finish with bright crisp markings and a mint bore. PROVENANCE: George Hollecker, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with minor scratching; frame & hammer retain about all orig case colors with some muting. Cyl retains about 95% of its bright orig blue finish with drag line and minor scratches. Trigger guard & back strap retain 97% bright orig blue. Grips are excellent with a couple small dents, minor edge wear with cartouches and inspector marks well struck and defined. Mechanics are excellent with bright shiny bore. 4-53883 JS42 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3074

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3074	$51,750.00	EXCEPTIONAL COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 112166. Cal 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and large “U.S”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has last four digits of matching SN in back strap channel. Left side of the grip is marked with the “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) cartouche under the date “1884”. Right side of the grip bears the “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom left edge of grip, bottom of bbl, bottom of the frame & cyl also have the “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Base pin is orig type with dimpled ends. Small letter “G” are marked under SN on back strap and trigger guard which is thought to denote “government” according to Kopec & Fenn. This revolver was part of the 9th Government Contract which was dated August 11, 1884 and completed in January of 1885 and falls in the early range of the serial range for the Frank Heath series as listed in Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, which lists the contract as being between #111656 & #116931. This gun is as fine an example as you will find, retaining almost all of its orig finish with bright crisp markings and a mint bore. PROVENANCE: George Hollecker, Great Falls, MT. Lewis Yearout 1973. Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl retains about 98% glossy orig blue with minor scratching; frame & hammer retain about all orig case colors with some muting. Cyl retains about 95% of its bright orig blue finish with drag line and minor scratches. Trigger guard & back strap retain 97% bright orig blue. Grips are excellent with a couple small dents, minor edge wear with cartouches and inspector marks well struck and defined. Mechanics are excellent with bright shiny bore. 4-53883 JS42 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 3074 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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EXCEPTIONAL COLT CALVARY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.