SCARCE JOHN T. CLEVELAND SUB-INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER

SCARCE JOHN T. CLEVELAND SUB-INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 35044. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly shortened front sight with rare block letter address without hyphens. Bottom of bbl, bottom front of frame, right bottom edge of grip & cylinder have the “JTC” sub-inspector initials. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and it has its orig base pin with dimpled ends. On p. 45 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers . . a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, another revolver, #35042 is listed with the same unhyphenated address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with a crudely obliterated “US”. It has its orig matching numbered 1-pc walnut grip with legible “DAL”, for David A. Lyle, cartouche and date “1877” on left side with the “JTC” cartouche on right side. Inside the ejector rod house is a tiny “7” stamped near the back end. The obliterated “US” usually indicates Indian use or a deserter with stolen weapon. This revolver was part of the 9th contract which delivered 2,003 revolvers to the government. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains a plummy blue/brown patina with pitting around muzzle. Frame, with its obliterated “US”, is a plum/blue patina with fine pitting around front and edges of top strap. Cylinder is a gray patina with pitting around front edge. Trigger guard is a plum brown patina with traces of orig blue and a blue/brown front strap. Back strap & butt strap have traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a brown patina. Grip has chipped toes with light nicks & dings and retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32306 JR490 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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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	2031	$8,337.00	SCARCE JOHN T. CLEVELAND SUB-INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SN 35044. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2” bbl, slightly shortened front sight with rare block letter address without hyphens. Bottom of bbl, bottom front of frame, right bottom edge of grip & cylinder have the “JTC” sub-inspector initials. It has second type ejector rod housing with bull’s eye ejector rod head and it has its orig base pin with dimpled ends. On p. 45 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers . . a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, another revolver, #35042 is listed with the same unhyphenated address. Frame has 3-line patent dates with a crudely obliterated “US”. It has its orig matching numbered 1-pc walnut grip with legible “DAL”, for David A. Lyle, cartouche and date “1877” on left side with the “JTC” cartouche on right side. Inside the ejector rod house is a tiny “7” stamped near the back end. The obliterated “US” usually indicates Indian use or a deserter with stolen weapon. This revolver was part of the 9th contract which delivered 2,003 revolvers to the government. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder & grip. Bbl retains a plummy blue/brown patina with pitting around muzzle. Frame, with its obliterated “US”, is a plum/blue patina with fine pitting around front and edges of top strap. Cylinder is a gray patina with pitting around front edge. Trigger guard is a plum brown patina with traces of orig blue and a blue/brown front strap. Back strap & butt strap have traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a brown patina. Grip has chipped toes with light nicks & dings and retains traces of orig finish being mostly a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-32306 JR490 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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