Originally a Cavalry Model, this revolver was refurbished to Artillery Model configuration in 1901. These arms were brought back into service during the Spanish-American War, Filipino-American War, and Moro Rebellion. Though nicknamed "Artillery Models," they were actually issued to a variety of U.S. Army units and particularly known to have been favored for use against the Moro warriors who were known to continue fighting after being shot with the weaker .38 caliber Colt double action revolvers also in use. The revolver has mixed numbers and components typical of the Artillery variants. The David F. Clark sub-inspected frame (54390) dates to 1880. Trigger guard no. 18877 dates to 1875 and has A.P. Casey's inspector "C" initial. The lightly stamped back strap no. 9697, has Orville W. Ainsworth's inspector "A" initial, and dates to 1874. The cylinder has Rinaldo A. Carr's inspector "RAC" initials and serial number "1309." The barrel also has "RAC" initials and the one-line Hartford address. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking followed by "U.S." The ejector rod has the early "bullseye" head. The both sides of the grip have a script letter cartouche and the left side has the date "1901."

Fine as Colt factory refurbished. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 60% of the refurbished blue finish, the cylinder retains 40% of the blue finish and the grip straps retain 75% of the blue finish, otherwise the revolver is a mix of thinning to brown and smooth gray patina. The re-oiled grip is also fine with some minor handling marks and legible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.