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Lot 291: U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 291: U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:

U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Colt
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
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Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

The factory letter lists this revolver as part of a 300 revolver shipment to the government inspector at Colt on March 20, 1880, and also indicates that the revolver was one of the revolvers returned to Colt for refurbishment and was shipped to Springfield Armory on December 18, 1900. The barrel has a Henry Nettleton inspection mark, and the frame has a David F. Clark inspection mark. Standard mixed numbers for an Artillery Model. The back strap (54190) and trigger guard (54191) happen to be sequential.

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