FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 116302. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine Colt Cavalry Single Action with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight with a small copper insert at top. It has block letter 1-line address on top with “DFC” (David F. Clark) inspector initials on bottom of bbl, bottom of frame and cylinder. Last four digits of the serial number are on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing & on cylinder. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip having the outline & partially legible “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) ordnance inspector initials and the partially legible “1885” date. The “DFC” cartouche on right side is worn away with only a partial outline visible. Right side of grip has the hand carved name “J R McBRIDE”. This revolver was part of the 9th Contract for 2,000 revolvers that ran from Aug. 11, 1884 thru Jan. 31, 1885 and the 10th Contract for 2,000 more revolvers June 22, 1885 thru Oct. 28, 1885. Given that this time frame was during the frontier Indian Wars it can be readily assumed that the vast majority of all the revolvers produced during this time were issued to frontier Cavalry Units. Most were returned to Colt or the Springfield Armory in the 1895 and later recalls and altered to artillery configuration with 5-1/2″ bbls. Therefore finding an authentic frontier used Colt in orig configuration is quite rare. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas with bbl having bright blue under ejector rod housing, good, visible blue on ejector housing and traces at bbl root and around front sight. Frame retains case colors in the front gullets, otherwise all metal has a mottled silver/brown patina. Grip shows heavy wear and light abuse retaining a smooth hand worn patina with losses & chips primarily on left side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting. Screws & base pin are possible replacements. 4-35296 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2140	$0.00	FINE MARTIALLY MARKED CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 116302. Cal. 45 Colt. Fine Colt Cavalry Single Action with 7-1/2″ bbl, altered front sight with a small copper insert at top. It has block letter 1-line address on top with “DFC” (David F. Clark) inspector initials on bottom of bbl, bottom of frame and cylinder. Last four digits of the serial number are on bottom of bbl under ejector rod housing & on cylinder. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip having the outline & partially legible “FH” (Capt. Frank Heath) ordnance inspector initials and the partially legible “1885” date. The “DFC” cartouche on right side is worn away with only a partial outline visible. Right side of grip has the hand carved name “J R McBRIDE”. This revolver was part of the 9th Contract for 2,000 revolvers that ran from Aug. 11, 1884 thru Jan. 31, 1885 and the 10th Contract for 2,000 more revolvers June 22, 1885 thru Oct. 28, 1885. Given that this time frame was during the frontier Indian Wars it can be readily assumed that the vast majority of all the revolvers produced during this time were issued to frontier Cavalry Units. Most were returned to Colt or the Springfield Armory in the 1895 and later recalls and altered to artillery configuration with 5-1/2″ bbls. Therefore finding an authentic frontier used Colt in orig configuration is quite rare. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in most sheltered areas with bbl having bright blue under ejector rod housing, good, visible blue on ejector housing and traces at bbl root and around front sight. Frame retains case colors in the front gullets, otherwise all metal has a mottled silver/brown patina. Grip shows heavy wear and light abuse retaining a smooth hand worn patina with losses & chips primarily on left side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with fine pitting. Screws & base pin are possible replacements. 4-35296 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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