RARE JOHNSON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE JOHNSON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 17579. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ bbl, having been slightly amputated with full front sight and 1-line script address with serifs at each end. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose backstrap channel is dark stained, obliterating any numbers. However, it appears to be an orig early grip that fits extremely well and is probably orig to this revolver. Bottom of bbl & cyl have last four digits of matching SN. Bottom of bbl, trigger guard, cyl and top of backstrap are all stamped with tiny “J” (W.W. Johnson) sub-inspector initials. Most rare of all is a tiny “J” sub-inspector initial in the left gullet at the tip of the ejector housing which is most unusual to find. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. This revolver was produced in 1875 and falls within a series from which there are known several 7th Cavalry re-issue revolvers, post Little Big Horn issue. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from noted historian & author John Kopec wherein he authenticates this revolver as being all original. At the time of the writing he was unable to examine the grip backstrap channel and made no mention of the short bbl. He did note that it still retains its orig hammer spring without roller groove. Page 43 of Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, lists this revolver by SN as one of the extant “J” inspected pieces. PROVENANCE: West Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Traces of orig finish remain in the very most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth blue/gray patina with scattered spots of fine pitting; frame retains traces of case colors in the front gullets and the hammer retains smoky case colors on the sides; grip is sound with a few nicks & dings showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-44709 JR218 (6,000-10,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2166	$9,200.00	RARE JOHNSON INSPECTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 17579. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-3/8″ bbl, having been slightly amputated with full front sight and 1-line script address with serifs at each end. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and a small “U.S”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose backstrap channel is dark stained, obliterating any numbers. However, it appears to be an orig early grip that fits extremely well and is probably orig to this revolver. Bottom of bbl & cyl have last four digits of matching SN. Bottom of bbl, trigger guard, cyl and top of backstrap are all stamped with tiny “J” (W.W. Johnson) sub-inspector initials. Most rare of all is a tiny “J” sub-inspector initial in the left gullet at the tip of the ejector housing which is most unusual to find. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. This revolver was produced in 1875 and falls within a series from which there are known several 7th Cavalry re-issue revolvers, post Little Big Horn issue. Accompanied by a 2-page letter from noted historian & author John Kopec wherein he authenticates this revolver as being all original. At the time of the writing he was unable to examine the grip backstrap channel and made no mention of the short bbl. He did note that it still retains its orig hammer spring without roller groove. Page 43 of Cavalry and Artillery Revolvers A Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn, lists this revolver by SN as one of the extant “J” inspected pieces. PROVENANCE: West Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Traces of orig finish remain in the very most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth blue/gray patina with scattered spots of fine pitting; frame retains traces of case colors in the front gullets and the hammer retains smoky case colors on the sides; grip is sound with a few nicks & dings showing heavy wear with a hand worn patina. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; strong bright bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-44709 JR218 (6,000-10,000) 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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