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Colt Cal .45 Colt SN:140045 US Cavalry series revolver, barrel shortened to 5 1/2" and reissued duri

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:1,875.00 USD Estimated At:3,750.00 - 5,750.00 USD
Colt Cal .45 Colt SN:140045 US Cavalry series revolver, barrel shortened to 5 1/2  and reissued duri
Colt Cal .45 Colt SN:140045 US Cavalry series revolver, barrel shortened to 5 1/2" and reissued during Spanish American War Era. This "Artillery" shows an arsenal type full blue finish and the following characteristics: 1. Barrel is a very early typeUS Cavalry series revolver, barrel shortened to 5 1/2" and reissued during Spanish American War Era. This "Artillery" shows an arsenal type full blue finish and the following characteristics: 1. Barrel is a very early type #337 with "A" and "P"markings and number is in the correct far forward of base pin placement. 2. Frame shows last type US stamp probably struck through case hardening #140045 R.A.C. stamped. 3. Early ejector rod housing, bullseye ejector rod head. 4. "P" oncylinder traces of last 3 digits of original #058. O.S. on back of cylinder. 5. Trigger guard stamped 9171 "A" inspected for Ainsworth. 6. Backstrap shows H.N. Henry Nettleton inspection. Backstrap shows O.K. marking in area where serial#'s are normally stamped. 7. The grips fit well and show faint traces of cartouches on both sides. The revolver remains in very good condition with 50-70% old Military type pasty blue finish drifting to browning with a small amount oferosion and surface pitting. The grips are very good and would be near fine except some damage and small losses at the butt and toe area, marking good, action good. We found this revolver interesting especially the O.K. on butt, so we