RARE COLT CAVALRY BUY BACK SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE COLT CAVALRY BUY BACK SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 12443. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and script 1-line address. IT has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side frame has 2-line patent dates and a tiny U.S. Hammer is early style, color case hardened and is mounted with orig Colt smooth 1-pc ivory grip. Tiny “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector initials were observed on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Last 4 digits of SN are found, partially covered by the ejector rod housing on bottom of bbl and on cylinder. Base pin is orig style with dimpled ends. According to Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…. A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, this revolver is one of the known nickel finish buy backs and is listed by SN on page 21. It is also pictured on page 250 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore, wherein it is stated that this revolver was re-purchased by Colt, nickeled and sold on the civilian market. Mr. Howard speculates in his notes that the varnished wood grips in the picture on page 250 may have been fitted for the photography. A letter from James Julia to Bob Howard referencing input from Eric Vaule also relates regarding the wooden v. ivory grips. This revolver was sold as lot #888 at the Julia Auction May 9, 1995. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest; Robert Howard Estate Collection. Captain William Peterson of Portland, Oregon. James D. Julia Auctioneers. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its factory nickel finish with only slight muzzle edge wear and losses from face of cylinder. Ejector rod housing is missing locator stud and screw hole in bbl has been peened to restore threads. Grip has several age lines, is sound and retains a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45237 JR3 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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	1541	$9,775.00	RARE COLT CAVALRY BUY BACK SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 12443. Cal 45 Colt. Nickel finish with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and script 1-line address. IT has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side frame has 2-line patent dates and a tiny U.S. Hammer is early style, color case hardened and is mounted with orig Colt smooth 1-pc ivory grip. Tiny “A” (Orville W. Ainsworth) inspector initials were observed on bottom of bbl, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Last 4 digits of SN are found, partially covered by the ejector rod housing on bottom of bbl and on cylinder. Base pin is orig style with dimpled ends. According to Colt Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers…. A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, this revolver is one of the known nickel finish buy backs and is listed by SN on page 21. It is also pictured on page 250 of A Study of the Colt Single Action Revolver, Graham, Kopec & Moore, wherein it is stated that this revolver was re-purchased by Colt, nickeled and sold on the civilian market. Mr. Howard speculates in his notes that the varnished wood grips in the picture on page 250 may have been fitted for the photography. A letter from James Julia to Bob Howard referencing input from Eric Vaule also relates regarding the wooden v. ivory grips. This revolver was sold as lot #888 at the Julia Auction May 9, 1995. PROVENANCE: David Bichrest; Robert Howard Estate Collection. Captain William Peterson of Portland, Oregon. James D. Julia Auctioneers. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains virtually all of its factory nickel finish with only slight muzzle edge wear and losses from face of cylinder. Ejector rod housing is missing locator stud and screw hole in bbl has been peened to restore threads. Grip has several age lines, is sound and retains a wonderful ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45237 JR3 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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