COLT MODEL 1873 U.S. CAVALRY REVOLVER W/ARCHIVE LETTER- AND-KOPEC LETTER!
Guns International #: 101466453 Seller's Inventory #: COLT U.S. CAVALRY-#54805
Category: Colt Revolvers - Antique - Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen

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Seller: Vintage Antique Weapons
Member Since: 2/8/11
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 267-7011
Fax: (541) 267-7011
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Total Number of Listings: 399
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: U.S.P.S M.O. or Bank Cashiers Chk. Personal Check with hold



Description:

This is a very nice Colt  S.A.A. U.S. Cavalry revolver. Serial number #54805 , and all matching, numbered parts. 5 1/8 ", privately shortened  and front sight repositioned  Barrel has an excellent bright, strongly rifled bore.  .45 Long Colt caliber. 
Manufactured in 1880  and delivered to the United States Government. A  well documented Colt .45 Cavalry Revolver with a concise review from renown expert John A. Kopec. Colt factory archives establish that this revolver, #54805  was delivered to the US Government Inspector in a shipment of 100 guns on April 1, , 1880. Noted authority John Kopec established that this specified revolver was dually inspected by LT. David A. Lyle as well as sub-inspected by David F. Clark and his initials "DFC"  may be observed on the frame, cylinder and barrel of this revolver. . Mr. Kopec determined after detailed  inspection  The condition  of this revolver. (see Letter). Item 5 in his letter has been addressed and  professionally repaired by a competent Gunsmith and action is excellent!  $20.00 shipping to the lower 48 states.  I accept USPS Money Orders or Bank Cashier's Check. Will accept Personal check, with shipping hold. 3% Credit Card Fees. Three day non-firing, non-disassembly inspection period. If returned, for any reason, full refund less shipping.  Layaway Available! One third down, balance on or before end of 90 days. Other reasonable layaway options considered.  ANTIQUE!    
 
 
 

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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: MODEL 1873 U.S. CAVALRY
Serial Number: SERIAL #54805
Caliber Info: .45
Bore: 5 1/8
Chambers: SIX
Ejectors: BARREL ROD
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: ONE
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: SINGLE ACTION
Triggers: ONE
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: PATINA
Sights: BARREL
Manufacture Date: 1880