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1377
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$6,900.00
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COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 137179. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and a small “US”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip that has the date “1891” over the “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) cartouche on the left side and the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) cartouche on right side and has the last four digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Bottom of bbl, frame, cyl & bottom edge of grip also have the “RAC” inspector initials. SN was observed in the usual places on the frame, trigger guard & buttstrap with the last four digits of the matching SN on bottom of bbl under ejector housing and on cylinder. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains 95-96% glossy orig blue with only light muzzle edge wear; frame retains strong case colors on the sides, brilliant in front gullets, faded on recoil shields & top strap; cyl retains strong bright blue in the flutes with thin blue on outer diameter and a heavy drag line; hammer is a modern replacement with polished sides and blued edges; trigger guard & backstrap retain dark blue in sheltered areas with blue/gray front strap and center of backstrap. Grip is sound showing heavy wear on edges with light nicks & scratches and retains a hand worn patina. Timing needs attention, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-46619 JR191 (10,000-15,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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. |