December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
This is part of the David F. Clark subinspected series, which ran from serial number #53006 through to 121238. It comes with some correspondence letters from John A. Kopec discussing that it is the highest recorded serial number in this range. D.F.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1887 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1023 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bulls eye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine.
Paperwork
Kopec Correspondence Copies