SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Revised: 10/5/2008

Correction: Estimate should be $10,000-20,000

SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 31997. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & cased colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address with dashes at each end. Bottom of the bbl, just forward of the base pin has the sub-inspector initials “J.T.C.”(JOHN T. CLEVELAND) and the last four digits of the serial number are under the ejector housing. It has 2nd type ejector rod housing with bulls-eye ejector head & the cylinder has the partial serial number “4494” which is from another revolver in the same series. Cylinder also has “J.T.C.” and “P” proof marks. The frame has the rare and desirable “L.D.” (Lewis Draper) sub-inspector initials. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and U.S. that has been re-engraved. It is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with the partially legible “DAL”(Lt. David A. Lyle) cartouche on left side and the mostly legible “J.T.C.” cartouche on right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been sold and delivered to the U.S. Government inspector at the Colt factory on Dec. 23, 1876 in a shipment of 300 same type guns. Also accompanied by a Kopec letter detailing much of the above information. He speculates that this revolver may have been issued to the 3rd cavalry or possibly a state militia unit. He states that the mismatched cylinder on this revolver is a common occurrence in this series of martial Colts as there was considerable switching of parts at the factory to correct mis-alignment problems. In item No. 3 of his list of deviations he states that the ejector head is a “modern manufactured replacement” which this cataloger does not agree, having observed fine pitting with finish in the sheltered areas which is consistent with the current restored finish on the revolver. Additionally accompanied by a custom, red-felt lined walnut case, French fitted in the bottom for the revolver with a raised cartridge block containing 6 original Frankford Arsenal inside-primed, copper cased 45 cal cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except the cylinder as noted and the grip where the number is obscured by oil staining. Overall retains about 99% of its fine custom restored finish with strong bright high polished blue and fine case colors that have a moderately faded look with brilliants colors in the most sheltered areas. Hammer is a later post-1900 commercial replacement. Grip is sound and retains most of its professionally restored finish. Hammer is without safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is fine. 4-33471 JR113 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2332	$0.00	Revised: 10/5/2008 Correction: Estimate should be $10,000-20,000 SCARCE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 31997. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue & cased colored with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight with 1-line block letter address with dashes at each end. Bottom of the bbl, just forward of the base pin has the sub-inspector initials “J.T.C.”(JOHN T. CLEVELAND) and the last four digits of the serial number are under the ejector housing. It has 2nd type ejector rod housing with bulls-eye ejector head & the cylinder has the partial serial number “4494” which is from another revolver in the same series. Cylinder also has “J.T.C.” and “P” proof marks. The frame has the rare and desirable “L.D.” (Lewis Draper) sub-inspector initials. Left side of frame has 2-line patent dates and U.S. that has been re-engraved. It is mounted with 1-pc walnut grip with the partially legible “DAL”(Lt. David A. Lyle) cartouche on left side and the mostly legible “J.T.C.” cartouche on right side. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver as having been sold and delivered to the U.S. Government inspector at the Colt factory on Dec. 23, 1876 in a shipment of 300 same type guns. Also accompanied by a Kopec letter detailing much of the above information. He speculates that this revolver may have been issued to the 3rd cavalry or possibly a state militia unit. He states that the mismatched cylinder on this revolver is a common occurrence in this series of martial Colts as there was considerable switching of parts at the factory to correct mis-alignment problems. In item No. 3 of his list of deviations he states that the ejector head is a “modern manufactured replacement” which this cataloger does not agree, having observed fine pitting with finish in the sheltered areas which is consistent with the current restored finish on the revolver. Additionally accompanied by a custom, red-felt lined walnut case, French fitted in the bottom for the revolver with a raised cartridge block containing 6 original Frankford Arsenal inside-primed, copper cased 45 cal cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except the cylinder as noted and the grip where the number is obscured by oil staining. Overall retains about 99% of its fine custom restored finish with strong bright high polished blue and fine case colors that have a moderately faded look with brilliants colors in the most sheltered areas. Hammer is a later post-1900 commercial replacement. Grip is sound and retains most of its professionally restored finish. Hammer is without safety notch otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Box is fine. 4-33471 JR113 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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