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THBColt Single Action Army Revolver, U.S. Marked and Inspected
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LiveApr 29, 2015 - Apr 30, 2015
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- Lot Description
.45 caliber, barrel period shortened to 4.81”, S/N 112441. Blued and case hardened finish, matching numbers including the barrel, checkered black hard rubber eagle grips. Included is a copy of the factory letter which states:
.45 caliber.
Barrel length, finish and stocks: “Not listed.”
Sold to: U.S. Government.
Delivered to: U.S. Government Inspector at Colt plant.
Date of delivery: November 19, 1884.
Number of guns in shipment: 150.
Provenance: This Colt was previously in the famous Charlie Schreiner III/YO Ranch collection which was originally sold by Little John’s Auction Service on April 29, 2003, with a notation from the Schreiner estate at that time that the gun was “used by Capt. Bob Snow here on the Y.O.” (Snow a noted Texas Ranger). Also with this lot is a copy of page 351 of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Kopec, Graham and Moore’s “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army” where discussion is made of some oddities of the U.S. Colt Cavalry revolvers, including notation of a group of shortened U.S. revolvers that known examples seem to fall within the 111,000 and 112,000 serial number ranges, shipped to the U.S. Government in two lots, on October 30 and November 6, 1884. The article further speculates these types of unusual barrel length Single Actions may have been militia surplus revolvers that were “bought-back” by Colt.
Provenance: Y.O. Ranch TexasThis interesting Single Action is in overall very good+ uncleaned condition showing traces of original blue and case colors in protected areas with the balance gone to a dark patina showing scattered erosion, some surface rust and light pitting overall. The front sight shows re-positioning with some old mars on the right side of the sight and there is holster wear on the left side of the muzzle. The action is crisp and the bore is very good. The “U.S.” marking is crisp, the barrel address is sharp and the “D.F.C.” inspector’s marks are visible on the frame, cylinder and barrel. The barrel and cylinder also displays their “P” proof marks and the trigger guard and backstrap show a “G” inspection mark. The cylinder pin and retaining screw are replacements. The eagle grips are evenly worn and appear to have been on this revolver for a long time.Condition
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