October 31, November 1st, & 2nd 2014 Hardesty Western Collection.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/1/2014
Serial No. 89687. Fine condition Martial .44 caliber percussion standard blue revolver. Manufactured from 1863 - 1875. A favorite of Buffalo Bill Cody. This revolver features and 8" octagon barrel, blue finish, walnut grips with inspector cartouche on left panel. The barrel and ejector housing retain approximately 90% of the brilliant factory blue. The frame still retains approximately 75-80% of the original factory blue mixed with plum. The cylinder has about 30% blue turning plum. The walnut grips are near mint. The brass trigger guard has never been cleaned. The action is tight as new. Fine bore.