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Colt House Model "Cloverleaf" .42 RF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Colt House Model  Cloverleaf  .42 RF
SN: 5106. Manufactured in 1873, (this model in production from 1871 to 1876) this revolver features integral blade front and notch rear sights, "COLTS HOUSE PISTOL" marking on top of the barrel, the 1871 patent date in the frame groove, the distinctive four-shot cylinder, knurled hammer and trigger, and smooth varnished grips. The ejector rod fits in the cylinder pin (Cylinder pin is loose)and can be used without removing the cylinder. The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel, and the butt. 3" round barrel, fixed sights, nickel finish with blued cylinder. There is a 3/4: synthetic disc inletted in the left grip with the head of Zeus, period done. Bore is fair, good rifling, scattered light pitting, grip are very good, cylinder has most of the blue with a couple of rubs, nickel finish is about 90+% with some flaking around the barrel address, the muzzle, has minor scratches. The cocking action is stiff, but operates fine. You don't find many of these revolvers in this condition. NRA Condition-Very Good to Fine. Antique Firearm.