Colt Single Action Cavalry Model Revolver with New York Militia markings inspected by Ordnance Sub-Inspector David F. Clark (DFC). The revolver is accompanied by a Colt factory letter that states it was delivered to the U.S. government inspector at the Colt plant on November 26,1884. This revolver is one of the 800 Cavalry Model revolvers refurbished by Colt c. 1895 and issued to the New York Militia. These revolvers had matching serial numbers and barrels and cylinders that were re-stamped with the full serial number by Colt during refurbishment. The right side of the grip is stamped "NY" in large letters above a unit marking and rack number "1st/ 91". The butt is inscribed with three script initials "Sr. C. B"; the significance of the initials is unknown. The revolver has a military blue finish on the barrel, ejector housing, cylinder, trigger guard and back strap. The frame, loading gate and hammer have a color casehardened finish. The one-piece walnut grip is oil finished. The revolver has the oval ejector rod head introduced at approximately serial number 113,000 and 'cavalry style' hammer with elongated, bordered, knurling on the spur and a cone-shaped firing pin. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the elongated block letter address: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.". Small "D.F.C." sub-inspection stamps are visible on the underside of the barrel and on the side of the cylinder. The grip was apparently replaced during overhaul and the right heel is stamped with a small "R.A.C." sub-inspection mark. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the underside of the barrel in front of the sub-inspection mark and on the side of the cylinder. The left side of the frame is stamped with the Colt three-dates/three-line patent marking followed by the "U.S." property mark. The loading gate is not stamped with an assembly number. The full serial number, "113040" is stamped on the frame, barrel, trigger guard, back strap and cylinder. Two additional digits were added to the partial serial numbers originally stamped on the barrel and cylinder when the revolver was refurbished in 1895. All of the visible serial numbers match. Small "G" Colt inspection marks are stamped below the serial numbers on the trigger guard and back strap.

Very fine. The revolver retains 80% of the correct 1895 Factory refurbished Colt military blue and color casehardened finish. Most of the blue finish is present on the barrel and cylinder. The right side of the ejector housing, trigger guard and grip strap show moderate handling wear and have a blue-gray patina. The frame and loading gate retain 75% of the faded casehardened finish with strong colors in protected areas. The sides of the hammer appear to have nickel plated and about 60% of the plated finish is present. The grip is very fine overall with moderate handling wear and one deep scratch in the left side. The New York markings on the right side of the grip are strong. New York marked Colt Single Action Cavalry and Artillery Model revolvers are key variations for any advanced collection of U.S. martial Colt revolvers.