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U.S.F.A. Mfg Co. Henry Nettleton .45 LC #HN47423

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
U.S.F.A. Mfg Co. Henry Nettleton .45 LC #HN47423
Exceptional single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, based on the Colt cavalry revolver inspected by Henry Nettleton, produced by United States Fire Arms Mfg. Co. based out of The Colt Armory complex in Hartford, Connecticut. The company is renowned for their superb quality and finish but went out of business in 2011. This revolver features blued finish, case colored frame and hammer, 7 1/2" barrel, blade front sight, v notched rear sight, bulls eye ring ejector, fluted six-shot cylinder, 3 line black powder patent dated along with "U.S." on the left frame, 1st gen hammer spur checkering, cylinder pin retaining screw, and smooth one-piece walnut grip dated 1878 with "HN cartouches on both sides, "HN" stamped in frame below serial number, on top of backstrap, hammer, bottom of left grip and on cylinder and underside of barrel All visible serial numbers match and the barrel is marked with the single line USFA address on the top. Bore and charge holes are excellent/bright, strong rifling. Retains approximately 99% of its original finish showing very slight drag line. Wood grip is excellent. Action is smooth with tight lock up. Includes vintage styled black cardboard factory box with matching label, manual. For a little over 10 years running from the late 1990’s till 2011 USFA was located in the original Colt Factory in Hartford CT, NRA Condition-Near Perfect in Box. Modern Firearm