RARE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

RARE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 70992. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent date and “U.S.”. It is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip without number in backstrap channel or inspector cartouches but has the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials on bottom left edge. Bbl is equally unusual being a civilian style with cal marking on left side but also has the “RAC” inspector initials on bottom underneath base pin and is without a matching number. Frame has “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials and the cyl has “RAC” initials on rear face. Trigger guard bears the number “133343” and a “K” inspector initial. Backstrap is unmarked and without SN. Additionally it has a welded repair in the heel and has the large Model 1860 size screw in the toe. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Base pin is an old replacement without dimpled ends. There is no doubt that this revolver is an authentic rebuild with some rather unusual features. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong blue with the left side and part of the top a blue brown patina; frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere, altogether with about 60% colors; hammer retains dark case colors, possibly a more modern replacement; trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas with the balance a blue gray patina; grip shows moderate edge wear and retains 75-80% restored varnish; cyl retains about 85% blue, thin on outer diameter, strong in the flutes; hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a couple spots of light pitting; some of the screws are battered. 4-44716 JR257 (5,000-8,000)

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
	2169	$8,050.00	RARE COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 70992. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly altered front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent date and “U.S.”. It is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip without number in backstrap channel or inspector cartouches but has the “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) sub-inspector initials on bottom left edge. Bbl is equally unusual being a civilian style with cal marking on left side but also has the “RAC” inspector initials on bottom underneath base pin and is without a matching number. Frame has “DFC” (David F. Clark) sub-inspector initials and the cyl has “RAC” initials on rear face. Trigger guard bears the number “133343” and a “K” inspector initial. Backstrap is unmarked and without SN. Additionally it has a welded repair in the heel and has the large Model 1860 size screw in the toe. Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Base pin is an old replacement without dimpled ends. There is no doubt that this revolver is an authentic rebuild with some rather unusual features. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 75-80% strong blue with the left side and part of the top a blue brown patina; frame retains strong case colors in sheltered areas, faded elsewhere, altogether with about 60% colors; hammer retains dark case colors, possibly a more modern replacement; trigger guard and backstrap retain blue in sheltered areas with the balance a blue gray patina; grip shows moderate edge wear and retains 75-80% restored varnish; cyl retains about 85% blue, thin on outer diameter, strong in the flutes; hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with a couple spots of light pitting; some of the screws are battered. 4-44716 JR257 (5,000-8,000) 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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