GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER TOMMY HAAS REWORK. COLT SAA 55323 45 Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2” bbl full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Bottom of bbl has last 4 digits of matching SN under ejector housing and sub-inspector initials “D.F.C.” (David F. Clark) and a small “p” proof. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and “U.S.”. Mounted with 1-pc oil finished walnut grip with last 4 digits of matching SN in backstrap channel. Left side of grip has a crisp “DAL” (Lt. David A. Lyle) inspector cartouche under the date 1880. Right side of grip has a crisp “DFC” sub-inspector cartouche. Bottom right edge of grip, bottom front of frame and cylinder also have the “DFC” sub-inspector initials. Additionally, cylinder has last 4 digits of matching SN and a small “p” proof. Ejector housing is 3rd type with bullseye ejector rod head and base pin is an orig type with dimpled ends. This revolver was part of the 4th contract 1880 from which a variety of front line cavalry units received issue, including the 6th and 7th Cavalry regiments, Cebu Police and the New York Militia. Given that this revolver is one of Tommy Haas'' outstanding restorations it is near impossible to determine if this revolver was reconfigured during the recalls of 1895 and the early 20th Century when most Cavalry revolvers were converted to Artillery configuration by having their bbls reduced to 5-1/2". If it were not for a reliable frame gauge, this revolver could easily pass as authentic. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine, all matching including bbl, cylinder and grip. Bbl retains 95-97% glossy Colt-style blue with strong feathers on each side of front sight and ejector housing stud. Bbl has several small scratches and shows only slight muzzle end wear. Frame and hammer retain virtually all of their strong, restored case colors, brilliant in sheltered areas. Trigger guard and backstrap retain about 98% bright Colt-style blue with some light scratches on the trigger plate and candy striping on trigger bow. Backstrap also has some light scratches. Ejector housing and screws retain virtually all of their Colt-style blue. Cylinder retains 96-97% strong Colt-style blue with light, fine nicks & scratches. Grip is sound and retains virtually all of its fine oil finish, with crisp sharp edges. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore appears to be new and unfired. Hammer spring is a modern replacement. 49059-79 JR (8,000-15,000)