FINE EARLY COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Revised: 3/14/2009

Please Note: Barrel appears to be replaced, “C” mark on wood stock is not typical or consistent of those used by Colt inspectors.

FINE EARLY COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 16770. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script address. It has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.” on left side of frame. Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip bearing cartouche on left side of “APC”, the cartouche of A.P. Casey. This revolver is from the series produced in 1875 during the height of the Indian Wars and were almost certainly 100% issued to cavalry units on the frontier engaged in the Indian wars. The trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, bbl & bottom right edge of grip are all stamped with small “C” inspector mark. While not considered to have been Custer-issue Colts, they were certainly produced well before the 1876 Custer fight. Ejector rod housing is of the first type with a bull’s eye ejector rod head. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl, cylinder & grip frame retain a smooth even blue/brown patina with minor nicks & scratches. Frame & hammer retain 50-60% moderately faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Grip is sound with minor chipped right toe showing light wear with minor nicks & scratches and retains about 50-60% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some very fine pitting in the grooves. 4-36336 JR128 (5,000-8,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2142	$3,737.50	Revised: 3/14/2009 Please Note: Barrel appears to be replaced, “C” mark on wood stock is not typical or consistent of those used by Colt inspectors. FINE EARLY COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 16770. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & case colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with script address. It has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S.” on left side of frame. Fitted with 1-pc walnut grip bearing cartouche on left side of “APC”, the cartouche of A.P. Casey. This revolver is from the series produced in 1875 during the height of the Indian Wars and were almost certainly 100% issued to cavalry units on the frontier engaged in the Indian wars. The trigger guard, back strap, cylinder, bbl & bottom right edge of grip are all stamped with small “C” inspector mark. While not considered to have been Custer-issue Colts, they were certainly produced well before the 1876 Custer fight. Ejector rod housing is of the first type with a bull’s eye ejector rod head. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl, cylinder & grip frame retain a smooth even blue/brown patina with minor nicks & scratches. Frame & hammer retain 50-60% moderately faded case colors, stronger in sheltered areas. Grip is sound with minor chipped right toe showing light wear with minor nicks & scratches and retains about 50-60% orig finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with some very fine pitting in the grooves. 4-36336 JR128 (5,000-8,000) 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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