FINE EARLY MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER.

FINE EARLY MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 16666. Scarce 1875 produced, A.P. Casey sub-inspected Colt, of which there were 2,560 revolvers produced and only a few with the Casey sub-inspector mark are known. It has 7-1/2″ bbl with block letter address with unusual variation of two different sized Casey “C” stamps with bbl & cyl having larger marks. (Reference p. 41, Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn.) It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Frame has 2-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” and it has the Colt “VP” proof on left front web of trigger guard and a “T” on left rear web of trigger guard. It has 1-pc walnut grip without cartouche or inspector initials and has last four digits of serial number in ink in back strap channel. This is obviously one of the Colt refurbished pieces as most of lettering and numbers are somewhat thin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl & bbl. Bbl retains about 60% glossy bright blue with loss area flaked to a light patina. There is a small scrape mark on bottom of bbl. Cyl retains 40-50% flaked blue with exposed areas a medium patina with strong blue in flutes. Ejector rod housing retains 85-90% strong blue, glossy & bright in gullets & sheltered areas. Frame retains 60-70% factory case colors, mostly faded, with some brighter colors in sheltered areas. Grip frame retains about 90% glossy blue, slightly thinned on back strap, front strap & trigger bow. Grip is fine with rounded edges & retains most of a fine hand rubbed patina with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-59001 JR72 (5,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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	961	$8,050.00	FINE EARLY MARTIALLY MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Colt. SN 16666. Scarce 1875 produced, A.P. Casey sub-inspected Colt, of which there were 2,560 revolvers produced and only a few with the Casey sub-inspector mark are known. It has 7-1/2″ bbl with block letter address with unusual variation of two different sized Casey “C” stamps with bbl & cyl having larger marks. (Reference p. 41, Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers, a Continuing Study, Kopec & Fenn.) It has first type ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head. Frame has 2-line patent dates with a small “U.S.” and it has the Colt “VP” proof on left front web of trigger guard and a “T” on left rear web of trigger guard. It has 1-pc walnut grip without cartouche or inspector initials and has last four digits of serial number in ink in back strap channel. This is obviously one of the Colt refurbished pieces as most of lettering and numbers are somewhat thin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl & bbl. Bbl retains about 60% glossy bright blue with loss area flaked to a light patina. There is a small scrape mark on bottom of bbl. Cyl retains 40-50% flaked blue with exposed areas a medium patina with strong blue in flutes. Ejector rod housing retains 85-90% strong blue, glossy & bright in gullets & sheltered areas. Frame retains 60-70% factory case colors, mostly faded, with some brighter colors in sheltered areas. Grip frame retains about 90% glossy blue, slightly thinned on back strap, front strap & trigger bow. Grip is fine with rounded edges & retains most of a fine hand rubbed patina with traces of orig finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. 4-59001 JR72 (5,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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