December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
Manufactured 1882. The included factory letter indicates that Colt has no records, but a pair of Kopec letters indicate that, aside from the nickel finish, the gun is in original in all other respects. DFC inspections for David F. Clark on barrel, frame, and on right side of grip. Left side of grip with Captain John Greer cartouche. Kopec notes that his records indicate number 82,234 was shipped October 11th, 1882, and 83,948 was delivered October 30th; this gun was, thus, delivered in that time. Kopec further notes that less than 10% of revolvers still have their original cartouches, and this makes guns like this very desirable. Typical 7 - 1/2" configuration with blade front sight, 1 line address across top of barrel, bullseye ejector rod head, 3-line 3-date patent information on left side of frame, "U.S." on left side of frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Matching full or partial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, barrel under the ejector rod housing, and inside of grips along backstrap. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection.CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the nickel finish with some flaking and rubs throughout, most rubbing at high edges. Other superficial scratches throughout, some marks from handling and use. Legends somewhat softened throughout from application of nickel. Grips are very good, with some handling marks, some dings and impressions, and one grain separation through the cartouche on the right side. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has strong rifling and moderate frosting and pitting throughout. Accompanied by 2 Kopec letters, a Colt factory letter, and 2 photos Dick took of the gun with an Indian Agent badge.
Paperwork
Kopec Letter, Information