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U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:1,700.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver
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U.S. Colt Cavalry Single Action Army Revolver

This is a representative example of a totally refurbished U.S. Colt Cavalry revolver that the frame was originally manufactured in 1875 and inspected by U.S. Principal Sub-Inspector Samuel B. Lewis. Lewis inspected for the government a very short time in 1875 and revolvers found with his "L" marking are very scarce. A small "L" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, on the cylinder, on the trigger guard under the serial number, on the top of the back strap and there is a boxed "SBL" cartouche on the lower left side of the grip. There is also a undiscernible mark on the bottom of the grip on the right side. There is also a "P" on the underside of the barrel and on the cylinder. The top of the barrel is marked with the early script one-line marking, "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A." flanked by crosses, with broken lines on the "o" in Co and "A" in Hartford, the left side of the frame is marked with the two-line, 1871 and 1872 patent dates followed by the Rampant Colt. The revolver is equipped with the standard steel blade front and notch rear sights, has the correct "bullseye" or donut style ejector rod head and is fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. Consignor states this gun was refinished by the highly regarded restorer, David Lanara.

Manufacture: Colt
Model: Single Action
BBL: 7 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 45 LC
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 15469

Professionally restored/refurbished with 99% plus refinished blue and casehardened finish remaining. All markings have been either recut or freshly applied to the modern replacement parts (frame old). The action is excellent.