This is a solid representative example of a Rinaldo A. Carr inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army revolver. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration as well as sale to the U.S. Government and shipment to the U.S. inspector at the Colt plant on 17 February 1891, in a 200 gun shipment. This example is one of the U.S. Colt Cavalry Model revolvers in the serial number range 131187-140361 that were inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector Rinaldo A. Carr. Carr's sub-inspector "R.A.C." mark is found on the frame, barrel, cylinder, and bottom of the grip. The left side of the grip is stamped "1891" over an "LEB" cartouche, while the right has Carr's faint "RAC" cartouche. "K" inspection marked are visible in the hammer mortise of the frame, on the trigger guard under the serial number, and on the butt. There are "P" proof marks on the barrel and cylinder. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line patent dates followed by "U.S." The matching serial number is on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, back strap, cylinder ("8066"), and barrel ("8066"). Provenance: Richard Peters, USMC, Reserves Law Enforcement, a Gentleman

Very good plus, retains 25% of the original blue finish and strong traces of the original case colors, primarily in sheltered areas, with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a few scattered small patches of light pitting. The grip is very good with legible cartouche on the left, faint cartouche on the right, mild wear, a few minor chips around the bottom edges, and some scattered light handling marks on the balance. Mechanically functions fine, but is slightly out of time. A chance to add a solid representative example of a Carr inspected U.S. Cavalry Model to your collection!