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Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,750.00 USD
Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver
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Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver, #91868, .45 Colt cal., 7.5" barrel, nickel finish, with cartouched walnut grips.  John E. Greer Ordnance inspected, and DFC sub-inspected; also marked "DFC" on left side of butt.  Revolver is additionally marked with a "G" beneath the serial number on the trigger guard and back strap.  All visible matching numbers, including grips and bullseye ejector rod tab; no vent hole in axle.  Three-line patent date, U.S. to left side of frame.  Mfg'd 1883, listed as shipped June 8, 1883 in a 100-gun shipment, and is additionally noted in Colt Factory records as being shipped with a blue finish. (See copy of factory letter.)  On Page 76 of "Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers", by Kopec and Fenn, this revolver is listed by serial number as a probable buyback and sold through trade channels.  Condition is near excellent retaining approx. 75%-80% thinning nickel.  Grips are excellent with several very small chips at butt edge.  Cartouches are very crisp and well defined, bore is excellent.  Est.:  $8,000-$10,000. (Antique)