C430 U.S. MARKED COLT ARTILLERY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER RIG [A]

Description

C430 U.S. MARKED COLT ARTILLERY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER RIG; Originally a Cavalry Model, this revolver was refurbished by Springfield Armory to Artillery Model configuration in 1898. Typical of the Springfield Armory refurbished variants, it has mixed numbers and components. The David F. Clark sub-inspected frame “116363” dates to 1885. The trigger guard “285” has Orville W. Ainsworth’s inspector “A” initial and falls in the lot 1 serial number range (177-1191) of 1,000 Cavalry Models issued to the 10th Cavalry. The back strap “50038” carries Henry Nettleton’s inspector “HN” initials and dates to 1879. The cylinder has the serial number “743” and a “J”. The barrel has “JTC” sub-inspector initials and the “P” proof mark, lacks a visible serial number, and has the one-line Hartford address. The bottom of the grip has Rinaldo A. Carr’s sub-inspected initials “RAC.” The right side of the grip has the date “1903” above a script letter “RAC” cartouche. This 1903 date indicates this is one of the approximately 5,294 that were sent back and refurbished again in 1903. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking followed by “U.S.” The ejector rod has the early “bullseye” head. Comes with a US marked Artillery Model leather holster and belt rig with a US marked brass buckle. Condition rates about Fine as Springfield Armory refurbished. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 40% of the blue finish with brown patina on the balance and the cylinder and grip straps retain 95% of the blue finish with thinning to gray and high edge wear on the balance. The frame has faded to a gray. The grip is also fine with high edge wear, some handling marks, and legible date and cartouche. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is very good with age cracking.

ANTIQUE   $ 8,775.