MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 133555. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened 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 and the tiny inspector initials “R.A.C” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip has the date “1890” over the inspector cartouche “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) and a clear “RAC” cartouche on right side. Bottom left edge of grip is also stamped “R.A.C”. The “R.A.C” initials were also observed on frame by SN and on cylinder. Trigger guard has a “K” inspector initial as does the butt strap and tip of ejector rod housing. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, delivered to U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt plant on June 6, 1890 as part of a 200 gun shipment. Although this revolver was produced too late to have participated in the Indian Wars, they were in service during the Spanish/American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Also a large number of these revolvers were modified to artillery configuration during the recalls of the 1890s and early 20th century. Therefore finding one in orig configuration with orig finish is scarce. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with some lightly cleaned streaks on left side and very fine pitting around the muzzle. Orig “feathers” are still visible on both sides of front sight and ejector rod stud. Frame & hammer retain strong case colors in sheltered areas being mostly faded to silver & gray, stronger on hammer. Hammer may be an old restoration. Cylinder retains about all of a restored blue finish which removed the serial number. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% orig blue, strong & bright in gullets with balance flaked to a medium patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong bright blue in sheltered areas with main back strap & front strap a blue/brown patina. Grip is sound with usual nicks & dings and its two crisp cartouches & date and overall retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with three or four scattered spots of pitting. 4-41407 JR106 (7,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2173	$4,025.00	MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 133555. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened 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 and the tiny inspector initials “R.A.C” (Rinaldo A. Carr). Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “US”. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with last four digits of SN in back strap channel. Left side of grip has the date “1890” over the inspector cartouche “SEB” (Capt. Stanhope E. Blunt) and a clear “RAC” cartouche on right side. Bottom left edge of grip is also stamped “R.A.C”. The “R.A.C” initials were also observed on frame by SN and on cylinder. Trigger guard has a “K” inspector initial as does the butt strap and tip of ejector rod housing. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as found, delivered to U.S. Government Inspector at the Colt plant on June 6, 1890 as part of a 200 gun shipment. Although this revolver was produced too late to have participated in the Indian Wars, they were in service during the Spanish/American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Also a large number of these revolvers were modified to artillery configuration during the recalls of the 1890s and early 20th century. Therefore finding one in orig configuration with orig finish is scarce. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grip. Bbl retains about 85% strong orig blue with some lightly cleaned streaks on left side and very fine pitting around the muzzle. Orig “feathers” are still visible on both sides of front sight and ejector rod stud. Frame & hammer retain strong case colors in sheltered areas being mostly faded to silver & gray, stronger on hammer. Hammer may be an old restoration. Cylinder retains about all of a restored blue finish which removed the serial number. Ejector rod housing retains 75-80% orig blue, strong & bright in gullets with balance flaked to a medium patina. Trigger guard & back strap retain strong bright blue in sheltered areas with main back strap & front strap a blue/brown patina. Grip is sound with usual nicks & dings and its two crisp cartouches & date and overall retains most of its orig finish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with three or four scattered spots of pitting. 4-41407 JR106 (7,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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