GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
BRILLIANT AND OUTSTANDING COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY ARTILLERY MODEL REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER.COLTSAA ARTILLERY8219045Cal. 45. 5-1/2" bbl. This beautiful Artillery revolver is one of the best examples of this most desirable U.S. Military issue pistols. It has the expected mixed numbers indicating that the work was most likely performed by colt Factory as these were altered from 7-1/2" configuration for use by the U.S. Military in the Philippine campaign. Frame was shipped in 1882 and backstrap was originally on an Ainsworth shipped in 1874. In this condition Artillery models are sought after by both Colt and U.S. Military collectors. PROVENANCE: The esteemed collection of Rafael Cruz. CONDITION: Condition of this lovely revolver is outstanding in every way. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain almost all of their orig brilliant blue. Backstrap & trigger guard 7 cylinder retain almost all their orig blue with faint tracking line on cylinder and some thinning on backstrap. Refurbished frame retains almost all bright case colors. Hammer retains faded case colors. Screws are unmarred and retain all their orig niter blue. Grip is under size from refurbishment but has extremely crisp R.A.C. inspector mark on butt as is proper. Bore is brilliant and action is crisp and tight as a new gun. Difficult to improve upon this splendid Artillery model Colt. 53073-17 MRZ (15,000-25,000)