September 20th 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/19/2015
.45 caliber with a 7-1/2" barrel. This revolver was shipped on October 31st, 1876 in a 50 gun shipment to famed New York dealers Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. It is a standard revolver with the 7-1/2" barrel, blued finish, .45 caliber and walnut stocks. This was the exact specification of the revolvers being manufactured for the U.S. cavalry at the time. This retailer was one of the largest of the era and shipped firearms to all Western destinations. It remains in its original configuration with all early features and all matching numbers. Metal has turned a soft grey patina with flashes of original blue on back strap and trigger guard. Has the typical freckling, strong barrel legend, and very good original walnut grips. Indexes perfectly. Has a strong clean bore. The front cylinder locking screw is replaced and the frame around that area was notched in a period repair. Classic early Colt.