COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 4184. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight with 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that is a “1901” dated replacement with legible “OCH” (Lt. Odus C. Horney) cartouche on left side. Right side has a legible “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) cartouche. Bottom left edge of grip has the “RAC” initials. Bottom of bbl has the last four digits of a SN “8294” along with “HN” (Henry Nettleton) inspector initials and a double “P” proof. Trigger guard has the SN “62702” and is without inspector initial. Backstrap is numbered “120130” and is without inspector initial. Cyl has the 4-digit number “1271” with “JTC” (John T. Cleveland) sub-inspector initials. The ejector housing is stamped with a small “K” on the tip. It is readily apparent that several of the parts found on this fine artillery originated on cavalry revolvers which would have been issued during the Indian wars. The frame is from the Ainsworth period and indications are that it was shipped to Rock Island Arsenal in January 1874 and was issued to the famed 2nd U.S. Cavalry regiment which saw extensive service throughout the southwest into Wyoming, Montana and the Rocky Mountain region and was with Gen. Crook at the Battle of the Rosebud and participated in the aftermath of the Little Big Horn fight. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver as having been shipped to Springfield Armory on Oct. 5, 1901 in a 50-gun shipment. Remarks section states that “The majority of the revolvers received during this time frame had 5-1/2″ barrels.” Remarks also indicates that it was refurbished. CONDITION: Very fine, SNs as noted. Bbl retains 93-95% glossy blue with muzzle edge wear and some light thinning on left side; ejector housing retains 93-95% glossy blue; frame & hammer retain about 80% case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere; trigger guard & frontstrap retain strong blue, glossy & bright in sheltered areas, thinning on front strap; backstrap is mostly a blue/gray patina; cyl retains 65-75% blue, thin on outer diameter, strong & bright in flutes; grip is sound showing moderate wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45823 JR233 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2284	$4,600.00	COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 4184. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & color case hardened with 5-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight with 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip that is a “1901” dated replacement with legible “OCH” (Lt. Odus C. Horney) cartouche on left side. Right side has a legible “RAC” (Rinaldo A. Carr) cartouche. Bottom left edge of grip has the “RAC” initials. Bottom of bbl has the last four digits of a SN “8294” along with “HN” (Henry Nettleton) inspector initials and a double “P” proof. Trigger guard has the SN “62702” and is without inspector initial. Backstrap is numbered “120130” and is without inspector initial. Cyl has the 4-digit number “1271” with “JTC” (John T. Cleveland) sub-inspector initials. The ejector housing is stamped with a small “K” on the tip. It is readily apparent that several of the parts found on this fine artillery originated on cavalry revolvers which would have been issued during the Indian wars. The frame is from the Ainsworth period and indications are that it was shipped to Rock Island Arsenal in January 1874 and was issued to the famed 2nd U.S. Cavalry regiment which saw extensive service throughout the southwest into Wyoming, Montana and the Rocky Mountain region and was with Gen. Crook at the Battle of the Rosebud and participated in the aftermath of the Little Big Horn fight. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter which identifies this revolver as having been shipped to Springfield Armory on Oct. 5, 1901 in a 50-gun shipment. Remarks section states that “The majority of the revolvers received during this time frame had 5-1/2″ barrels.” Remarks also indicates that it was refurbished. CONDITION: Very fine, SNs as noted. Bbl retains 93-95% glossy blue with muzzle edge wear and some light thinning on left side; ejector housing retains 93-95% glossy blue; frame & hammer retain about 80% case colors, strong in sheltered areas, fading elsewhere; trigger guard & frontstrap retain strong blue, glossy & bright in sheltered areas, thinning on front strap; backstrap is mostly a blue/gray patina; cyl retains 65-75% blue, thin on outer diameter, strong & bright in flutes; grip is sound showing moderate wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-45823 JR233 (6,000-8,000) 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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