NETTLETON INSPECTED CALVARY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 101 RANCH USE.

NETTLETON INSPECTED CALVARY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 101 RANCH USE. Cal. 45 colt. SN 48504. Fine martial colt with 7-7/16″ bbl that has been bored out to smoothbore. It has the orig sight with three line patent numbers on the frame and 1-pc walnut grip. It has the second style ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of the frame has “101” stamped over the large “U.S.”. The 101 stamping also appear on the butt strap. The HN inspector initials appear on the bbl, frame, hammer, trigger guard, cylinder & top of the back strap. Grip has a tiny “HN” on the bottom of the right side but there is no evidence of a cartouche on either side. This exact revolver is pictured on page 61 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with bbl length and type of stocks not listed and indicating shipment April 24th, 1878 to the US Government Inspector at the Colt plant in a shipment 150 same type guns. Also accompanying is a letter from the Springfield Research Service where in it states this revolver was issued to Pvt. William Hageman of Troop K of the 3rd US Volunteer Calvary. It was reported stolen on July 28th, 1898 at Camp Thomas Georgia and apparently never recovered. Pvt. Hageman was from Nebraska and had enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard prior to his unit being assigned to the 3rd US Volunteer Calvary on May 1, 1898. They remained on active duty in Georgia until they were mustered out September 8, 1898. An additional packet of information details Pvt. Hageman’s military service and a record of the board of inquiry regarding the loss of the revolver. Additionally accompanying is a letter from Jerry L. Murphey to Mr. Paul Hoffman of Vista, CA authenticating the 101 stampings. Ex Paul Hoffman collection. CONDITION: As noted regarding the bbl, otherwise is fine retaining a smooth even light artificially aged patina overall with some very fine pitting on the bbl. Trigger guard & back strap screws are replacements. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear and a few light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Light pitted bore. Undoubtedly this was one of the 101 Ranch trick shooter’s show gun. 4-57882 JR327 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	410	$13,225.00	NETTLETON INSPECTED CALVARY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH 101 RANCH USE. Cal. 45 colt. SN 48504. Fine martial colt with 7-7/16″ bbl that has been bored out to smoothbore. It has the orig sight with three line patent numbers on the frame and 1-pc walnut grip. It has the second style ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Left side of the frame has “101” stamped over the large “U.S.”. The 101 stamping also appear on the butt strap. The HN inspector initials appear on the bbl, frame, hammer, trigger guard, cylinder & top of the back strap. Grip has a tiny “HN” on the bottom of the right side but there is no evidence of a cartouche on either side. This exact revolver is pictured on page 61 of Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with bbl length and type of stocks not listed and indicating shipment April 24th, 1878 to the US Government Inspector at the Colt plant in a shipment 150 same type guns. Also accompanying is a letter from the Springfield Research Service where in it states this revolver was issued to Pvt. William Hageman of Troop K of the 3rd US Volunteer Calvary. It was reported stolen on July 28th, 1898 at Camp Thomas Georgia and apparently never recovered. Pvt. Hageman was from Nebraska and had enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard prior to his unit being assigned to the 3rd US Volunteer Calvary on May 1, 1898. They remained on active duty in Georgia until they were mustered out September 8, 1898. An additional packet of information details Pvt. Hageman’s military service and a record of the board of inquiry regarding the loss of the revolver. Additionally accompanying is a letter from Jerry L. Murphey to Mr. Paul Hoffman of Vista, CA authenticating the 101 stampings. Ex Paul Hoffman collection. CONDITION: As noted regarding the bbl, otherwise is fine retaining a smooth even light artificially aged patina overall with some very fine pitting on the bbl. Trigger guard & back strap screws are replacements. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear and a few light nicks & scratches and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp. Light pitted bore. Undoubtedly this was one of the 101 Ranch trick shooter’s show gun. 4-57882 JR327 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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