September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
Single Action Army Artillery Model revolver manufactured by Colt in 1887. The barrel is stamped with Colt's single-line address across the top, with the left side of the frame bearing Colt's 3-line patent information, followed by a "US" stamp. The underside of the frame is stamped "D.F.C", indicating inspection by David F. Clark. Frame is case color finished, while the cylinder, barrel, and trigger guards are blued. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece smooth wood grip. No numbers match. This example is accompanied by a framed factory letter indicating that this example was sold to the United States Government and was delivered to the United States Government Inspector at the Colt Plant on March 8th of 1887. CONDITION: Frame retains good amounts of its original case color hardened finish, exhibiting areas of wear, some scattered spots of age-related discoloration, and a couple of small spots of pitting. Blued components exhibit wear and thinning overall that shows through to a gray and brown patina. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of pitting and retaining strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit scattered marks from handling and storage and wear to their varnish but are otherwise fine.