May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
This is a historical weapon in the block that has the highest probability of being with Custer and, upon its 1893 recall, 85% of these revolvers were issued to Roosevelt's troops in Cuba. The frame dates to 1874. The factory letter states it was in the Colt plant on November 16th, 1895, for repair and refinish and was returned to Colt for complete overhaul again between 1900-1903 for issue to troops involved in the Banana Wars. Trigger guard numbered 427 and stamped with Ainsworth "A". Backstrap is numbered 7701 with Ainsworth "A" on top. Cylinder is circa 1873-74 with no visible number or inspector. The barrel is part of the 1900-1903 rebuild with RAC stamp for Rinaldo Carr. The hammer was replaced at same time. The walnut grips were refinished and have no inspector stamps but do have a light D carved on right panel; left panel has a repaired crack running the full length. The 2nd line of the two line patent is legible as is the US stamp. Barrel has correct one line address. Standard black powder frame with later type ejector rod head. Standard blue and case color finish. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The frame retains 30-40% case color with balance patterned out. Barrel retains 70% blue blending with patina and sharp barrel legend. Some strong blue on trigger guard with flashes on balance and in protected area of housing. Hammer colors are dark. Screw heads are mostly true. Grips are very good. Action retains four distinctive clicks. Bore is bright. Comes with both a factory letter and a letter from John Kopec.
Paperwork
Kopec letter, Colt factory letter