MISMATCHED, UNCUT COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

MISMATCHED, UNCUT COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 73797. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has last four digits of SN under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is second type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.”. Mounted with what is probably a period of use replacement 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl is correct for the time frame of the revolver and bears the last four digits of the SN “3679”. Back strap is numbered “131549” with a “K” inspector initial and overstamped with large letters & numbers “C-110”. Trigger is a replacement and is slightly shorter than standard but functions properly. It is apparent that this revolver saw hard service. The “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials were found on bottom of frame, bottom of bbl & cyl with the mystery “G” initial on the trigger guard. Butt strap & tip of ejector rod housing have the “K” inspector initials. The revolver which originally had this back strap is from the 1889 & 1890 contracts inspected by Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt and sub-inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. It appears that this may be one of the uncut artillery models that were returned & refurbished in the 1893 recall. There are several recorded instances of the “K” inspector initial on recycled, previously numbered parts found installed on 5-1/2″ artillery revolvers. A little more research is required to substantiate this information, however it appears that the parts installed have been with the revolver most of its later working life. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The bbl retains traces of blue around front sight with strong blue under and around ejector rod housing with good feathers by the ejector rod stud, being mostly a smooth gray metal patina. Frame retains faded case colors in the most sheltered areas with the balance a smooth gray metal patina. Hammer retains faded case colors on the sides, in the area covered by the slot. Trigger guard & back strap also retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth gray metal patina. Cyl retains dull blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a smooth gray metal patina. Ejector rod housing retains dark blue in the gullets with thin blue on lower half of outer radius, smooth gray patina on upper half. Grip is sound showing very heavy wear, probably an old refinish. The trigger, as noted, is shortened with pitting around the toe. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. Ivory grip has a few age lines and an artificially aged color. 4-40468 JR362 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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	2167	$0.00	MISMATCHED, UNCUT COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 73797. Cal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has last four digits of SN under ejector rod housing. Ejector rod housing is second type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates with a small “U.S.”. Mounted with what is probably a period of use replacement 1-pc walnut grip. Cyl is correct for the time frame of the revolver and bears the last four digits of the SN “3679”. Back strap is numbered “131549” with a “K” inspector initial and overstamped with large letters & numbers “C-110”. Trigger is a replacement and is slightly shorter than standard but functions properly. It is apparent that this revolver saw hard service. The “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials were found on bottom of frame, bottom of bbl & cyl with the mystery “G” initial on the trigger guard. Butt strap & tip of ejector rod housing have the “K” inspector initials. The revolver which originally had this back strap is from the 1889 & 1890 contracts inspected by Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt and sub-inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. It appears that this may be one of the uncut artillery models that were returned & refurbished in the 1893 recall. There are several recorded instances of the “K” inspector initial on recycled, previously numbered parts found installed on 5-1/2″ artillery revolvers. A little more research is required to substantiate this information, however it appears that the parts installed have been with the revolver most of its later working life. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The bbl retains traces of blue around front sight with strong blue under and around ejector rod housing with good feathers by the ejector rod stud, being mostly a smooth gray metal patina. Frame retains faded case colors in the most sheltered areas with the balance a smooth gray metal patina. Hammer retains faded case colors on the sides, in the area covered by the slot. Trigger guard & back strap also retain traces of orig blue in sheltered areas being mostly a smooth gray metal patina. Cyl retains dull blue in the flutes with the outer diameter a smooth gray metal patina. Ejector rod housing retains dark blue in the gullets with thin blue on lower half of outer radius, smooth gray patina on upper half. Grip is sound showing very heavy wear, probably an old refinish. The trigger, as noted, is shortened with pitting around the toe. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with scattered very fine pitting. Ivory grip has a few age lines and an artificially aged color. 4-40468 JR362 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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