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Lot 297:U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 297:U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver with Factory Letter

From 1895 to 1903 a number of "US" marked Single Action Army revolvers, like this one, were returned to either the Colt factory or Springfield Armory where they were modified (to 5 1/2 inch barrel length), dismantled and refinished, often with little regard to which gun the refinished parts came from, resulting in a mix of serial numbers and markings. (Writer believes this revolver to be a Springfield Armory rework). This revolver has a 5 1/2 inch barrel, casehardened frame and blue cylinder, grip frame and barrel. The serial numbers are mixed on these altered models, and they were remarked by inspectors of the era. This revolver is serially numbered "115025" on the frame, "1581" on the trigger guard, "115951/G" on the back strap and "7716" on the cylinder. It bears the standard one-line address on top of the barrel, "P" and "D.F.C." marked on the bottom of the barrel and the three-line, three patent date marking on the left side of the frame followed by "U.S." "D.F.C. is also stamped on the bottom of the frame above the serial number. The loading gate is numbered "2434". It has the standard blade front and frame notch rear sights and is fitted with the correct, finely fitted smooth one piece walnut grips absent of any cartouche or inspector markings. The accompanying factory letter indicates that this revolver was originally shipped to the U.S. Government inspector at the Colt plant on September 16, 1885, as part of a 200 gun shipment.

ConditionFine. The revolver retains 40% arsenal refurbished blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The frame has a smooth mottled silver gray patina. The hammer shows some faded case colors mixed with smooth brownish patina. The grip is very good with a small chip on each heel, a small gouge on the right heel, some chipping on the lower edges, several dings on the bottom and a few minor dents overall. The markings are clear. Mechanically functions but is missing the half cock notch in the hammer.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelSingle Action
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge45 Long Colt
Barrel5 1/2 inch round
Finishblue/casehardened
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1192
Catalog page128
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