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Lot 169:U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

September 11th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Lot 169:U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

September 11th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000

Fine U.S. Colt Artillery Model Single Action Army Revolver

The DFC inspected frame dates to 1887 and has the three-line patent dates marking followed by "US" on the left side. The top of the barrel has the one-line Hartford address marking. The revolver has mixed numbers (cylinder is unnumbered) as is typical of Artillery variants. The grip is stamped with "RAC" inspector initials on the bottom and a "RAC" script letter cartouche on the right side.

ConditionFins as Colt factory refurbished. 70% blue finish remains with a mixture of thinning to a brown and smooth gray patina on the balance. 40% case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grip is also fine with a divot on the bottom, high edge wear and minor handling marks. The cartouche is legible. Mechanically needs work as hammer retracts, but is missing the half cock notch.

Details

ManufacturerColt

ModelSingle Action Army

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45 LC

Barrel5 1/2 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL