December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/6/2023
This is part of the John T. Cleveland subinspected series between 1876-1877. The Colt factory archive letter states that this revolver is a .45 caliber, barrel length not listed, blued finish, and stocks not listed. It was shipped on February 13, 1877, to the United States Government, U.S. Government Inspector located at the Colt Plant in a shipment of 203 guns. It also comes with a John A. Kopec letter that gives a brief history of this gun. J.T.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 1877 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 1843 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 bullseye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some traces of the original blue finish. 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
Factory Letter Copy, Kopec Letter Copy