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Colt Single Action, U.S. issued Artillery series, .45 caliber revolver with 5 ½” barrel showing ful

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Colt Single Action, U.S. issued Artillery series,  .45 caliber revolver with 5 ½” barrel showing ful
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Colt Single Action, U.S. issued Artillery series, .45 caliber revolver with 5 ½” barrel showing full military inspections with U.S. marked frame, serial number 42150. The barrel is an artillery replacement barrel with “Renaldo A. Carr”inspection and “P” proof. The frame shows early three line patent dates and U.S. from early series cavalry. The cylinder shows “R.A.C.” on the back and also probably an arsenal replacement with the barrel. The trigger guard is stamped 119633 withno inspection and the back strap is number 120763 also not showing inspection. The grips show a 1903 cartouche on the right side with large “R.A.C.” and also are “R.A.C.” stamped on the bottom of each grip. The ejector rod housing is an earlymilitary type with correct rod and spring. This artillery remains in near fine original condition with 90% to 95% bright blue on the barrel showing a few minor storage marks and some minimal beginning age. The ejector Rod housing shows85%-95% blue with some slight wear at the edges. The cylinder shows 90%-95% bright original blue with minor scratches and normal aging. The frame shows 75%-85% original case hardened colors that are drifting slightly on the left and very good