GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.COLTCAVALRY SINGLE ACTION3538745 COLTCal. 45 Colt. Usual configuration with 7-1/2" bbl, full front sight and 1-line block letter address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and "U.S.". Mounted with 1-pc walnut grip whose cartouches have been obliterated during refinish. Matching SNs were observed on the frame, trigger guard and buttstrap with last 4 digits of matching SN on the bbl and cylinder. The sub-inspector initials "JTC" (John T. Cleveland) appear on the frame, bottom of the bbl, cylinder and bottom left edge of grip. Ejector housing is 3rd Type with bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is correct style with dimpled ends. Revolver has been completely refinished. This revolver was part of the 9th Extension of the Contract which encompassed 2,003 revolvers delivered in about 1877. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching except grip as noted. Overall retains most of a custom, smooth, blue/brown finish with faint sharp edge wear. Grip is sound with a smooth custom oil finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong sharp bore with fine frosty pitting. 52493-1 JRL (3,000-5,000)