HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ARIZONA ASSOCIATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CAVALRY REVOLVER WITH LETTER FROM NOTED AUTHORITY JOHN KOPEC.

SN 113906. Cal. 45. 7-1/2″ bbl. This most interesting Cavalry Colt was originally shipped in 1884 and sent back to Colt for refurbishment in the first decade of the 20th century according to Mr. Kopec, after which it found its way to Prescott, AZ where it did service on a cattle ranch whose identify should be able to be determined by the carving of brands on the right side of the grip. Interestingly No. 113906 has all matching numbers but was spared the usual fate of being cut down and made into an Artillery. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: No. 113806 retains nearly all of its 1910 period Colt factory refinish with faded case colors on frame and hammer. Most orig bright blue on bbl & ejector rod housing. Backstrap and trigger guard show hand wear. Screws are crisp. The grip has 9 cuts on left whose significance is unknown and a “CAH” and cattle brand “JLW” on right. Grip is orig to gun but shows wear and use. Bore is brilliant and action is crisp and tight as a new gun. The holster has cattle brands carved all over it and makers cartouche for “A J Mason Maker Prescott AT (Arizona Territory)”. If you like Western history this cavalry is for you. 53073-13 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1406

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Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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	1406	$10,925.00	HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ARIZONA ASSOCIATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CAVALRY REVOLVER WITH LETTER FROM NOTED AUTHORITY JOHN KOPEC. SN 113906. Cal. 45. 7-1/2″ bbl. This most interesting Cavalry Colt was originally shipped in 1884 and sent back to Colt for refurbishment in the first decade of the 20th century according to Mr. Kopec, after which it found its way to Prescott, AZ where it did service on a cattle ranch whose identify should be able to be determined by the carving of brands on the right side of the grip. Interestingly No. 113906 has all matching numbers but was spared the usual fate of being cut down and made into an Artillery. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: No. 113806 retains nearly all of its 1910 period Colt factory refinish with faded case colors on frame and hammer. Most orig bright blue on bbl & ejector rod housing. Backstrap and trigger guard show hand wear. Screws are crisp. The grip has 9 cuts on left whose significance is unknown and a “CAH” and cattle brand “JLW” on right. Grip is orig to gun but shows wear and use. Bore is brilliant and action is crisp and tight as a new gun. The holster has cattle brands carved all over it and makers cartouche for “A J Mason Maker Prescott AT (Arizona Territory)”. If you like Western history this cavalry is for you. 53073-13 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1406 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ARIZONA ASSOCIATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER CAVALRY REVOLVER WITH LETTER FROM NOTED AUTHORITY JOHN KOPEC.