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Lot 3114: U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver

U.S. David F. Clark Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Lot 3114: U.S. Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver

U.S. David F. Clark Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 4, 2025

Estimated Price: $10,000 - $16,000
Price Realized:
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U.S. David F. Clark Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Long Colt
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 109
Class: Antique
Description:

This U.S. contract Colt "Cavalry Model" single action revolver was manufactured in 1884 and inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector David F. Clark. The included factory letter states the revolver was delivered to the U.S. Army Inspector at the Colt plant on November 12, 1884. This was a delivery of 100 Cavalry Models. The revolver features the standard one-line Hartford barrel address, and the frame has the three-line Colt patent marking followed by "U.S." property mark. A small block "D.F.C." sub-inspection mark is stamped on the underside of the barrel, bottom of the frame above the serial number, side of the cylinder and on the left grip butt. "P" proof marks are stamped on the underside of the barrel and side of the cylinder. The assembly number "806" is stamped on the inside of the loading gate. The full serial number is visible on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. The partial serial number "2297" is stamped on the side of the cylinder and barrel. The left side of the grip is dated "1884" over Frank Heath's script letter cartouche, and the right side of the grip has Clark's script letter cartouche. Heath inspected Cavalry Models fall into the 111656-116931 serial number range, a period of production from August 11, 1884-January 31, 1885 for 2,000 revolvers.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 85% original blue finish, the cylinder retains 60% original blue finish, and the grip straps retain 90% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 50% original case colors remain on the frame, and patterns of original case colors remain on the hammer. There a few scattered patches of pitting. The grip is very fine with a series of circular dings on the right side towards the bottom, some high edge wear, and some scattered minor handling marks. Both cartouches are clear. Mechanically fine. A very attractive, high condition of a David Clark sub-inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry Model revolver.



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