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2115
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$5,750.00
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COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 133934. Cal. .45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of the bbl has the last four digits of the serial number under the ejector rod housing and the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials. Carr’s initials are also found on the frame and cyl. Trigger guard, buttstrap and front end of the ejector rod housing are stamped with a “K” inspector initial. Left side of the frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “US” and is mounted with one piece walnut grip with last four digits of the serial number in the backstrap channel, nearly obscured by oil stain. Left side of the grip has the cartouche “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) and the date “1890”. Right side of the grip has the partial outline of a cartouche that would probably be Mr. Carr’s. Base pin is a replacement without dimples. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good, all matching including cyl and grip. Overall retains a smooth, even, restored all blue finish slightly thinned on the bbl and cyl. Front and backstraps are a blue-gray patina. Grip has slightly chipped toes and shows moderate to heavy wear and retains a hand-worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with light to moderate pitting. 4-39639 JR379 (2,000-3,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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. |