SCARCE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

SN 54373. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-piece walnut grip with matching serial number in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the faint outline of a cartouche and what appears to be the date 1880. The inspector initials “DFC” (David F. Clark) appear on various parts including bottom edges of the grip, frame, bbl, and cylinder. Cyl is a replacement and appears to have had the orig number peened over and matching four digits over-stamped. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver, as found, delivered to U.S. Government inspector at the Colt plant on March 20, 1880 in a shipment of 300 guns. Under remarks section the letter also indicates that this revolver was returned to the factory for refurbishing and was again delivered to the U.S Government inspector on October 23, 1895. When this revolver was initially produced it undoubtedly was issued to an active line Cavalry unit for use in the Indian wars. The fact that it was refurbished in 1895 speaks to that premise of hard military use and then that it escaped the recalls of the 1890’s and early 20th century indicates that it was again in use or possibly residing in a Militia armory. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grip, cyl as noted. Bbl retains about 90% glossy factory blue with a series of light scratches and nicks with some minor flaking. Ejector housing retains about 85% glossy factory blue with light flaking. Frame retains virtually all of its factory case colors, fading on the top strap and recoil shields, brilliant on the sides. Hammer retains faded case colors. Cylinder is a plum blue-brown patina with strong blue in the flutes. Trigger guard and backstrap retain bright factory blue with some minor thinning. Grip has chipped toes and overall shows moderate edge wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-87737 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1274

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1274	$16,100.00	SCARCE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 54373. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of the frame has 3-line patent dates and a small “U.S.”. Ejector housing is first type with bull’s eye ejector rod head. Mounted with 1-piece walnut grip with matching serial number in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has the faint outline of a cartouche and what appears to be the date 1880. The inspector initials “DFC” (David F. Clark) appear on various parts including bottom edges of the grip, frame, bbl, and cylinder. Cyl is a replacement and appears to have had the orig number peened over and matching four digits over-stamped. Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter identifying this revolver, as found, delivered to U.S. Government inspector at the Colt plant on March 20, 1880 in a shipment of 300 guns. Under remarks section the letter also indicates that this revolver was returned to the factory for refurbishing and was again delivered to the U.S Government inspector on October 23, 1895. When this revolver was initially produced it undoubtedly was issued to an active line Cavalry unit for use in the Indian wars. The fact that it was refurbished in 1895 speaks to that premise of hard military use and then that it escaped the recalls of the 1890’s and early 20th century indicates that it was again in use or possibly residing in a Militia armory. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grip, cyl as noted. Bbl retains about 90% glossy factory blue with a series of light scratches and nicks with some minor flaking. Ejector housing retains about 85% glossy factory blue with light flaking. Frame retains virtually all of its factory case colors, fading on the top strap and recoil shields, brilliant on the sides. Hammer retains faded case colors. Cylinder is a plum blue-brown patina with strong blue in the flutes. Trigger guard and backstrap retain bright factory blue with some minor thinning. Grip has chipped toes and overall shows moderate edge wear with a hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-87737 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1274 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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SCARCE COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.