BEAUTIFUL AND ENIGMATIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER.

SN L.D.. Cal. 45. 5-1/2″ bbl. This lovely Artillery model is very unusual in that the frame bears no SN but only the initials L.D., likely the U.S. Government inspector Lewis Draper. The trigger guard is from a Henry Nettleton Cavalry SN 47723. Backstrap is also unnumbered. Bbl & cylinder have no number either, although bbl has full Colt’s Patent firearms markings that are clear and obviously not refinished. Lack of frame SN makes this splendid conditioned Artillery a collectors enigma and worthy of further research. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: This Artillery is in lovely Colt Factory refurbished condition remaining brilliant blue on bbl and ejector rod housing. Thinning slightly on trigger guard and backstrap. Frame retains brilliant case colors fading somewhat on recoil shield. Slightly undersized grips are original to gun as refurbished with strong Renaldo A. Carr inspectors mark on butt.Bore is brilliant as new and action perfect. A most interesting and attractive Artillery model single action. 53073-16 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1408

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1408	$0.00	BEAUTIFUL AND ENIGMATIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER. SN L.D.. Cal. 45. 5-1/2″ bbl. This lovely Artillery model is very unusual in that the frame bears no SN but only the initials L.D., likely the U.S. Government inspector Lewis Draper. The trigger guard is from a Henry Nettleton Cavalry SN 47723. Backstrap is also unnumbered. Bbl & cylinder have no number either, although bbl has full Colt’s Patent firearms markings that are clear and obviously not refinished. Lack of frame SN makes this splendid conditioned Artillery a collectors enigma and worthy of further research. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: This Artillery is in lovely Colt Factory refurbished condition remaining brilliant blue on bbl and ejector rod housing. Thinning slightly on trigger guard and backstrap. Frame retains brilliant case colors fading somewhat on recoil shield. Slightly undersized grips are original to gun as refurbished with strong Renaldo A. Carr inspectors mark on butt.Bore is brilliant as new and action perfect. A most interesting and attractive Artillery model single action. 53073-16 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1408 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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BEAUTIFUL AND ENIGMATIC COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER.