COLT MODEL 1873 SINGLE ACTION ARMY "ARTILLERY" REVOLVER WITH "CUSTER" RANGE PARTS.
Guns International #: 101478682 Seller's Inventory #: COLT ARTILLERY #115358
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Colt Revolvers - Antique

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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 Single Action Artillery Revolver with "Scarce" Custer Range Parts. . Caliber. 45 Colt. Serial number# 115358 (frame). Usual configuration. Barrel . 5 1/2". Thinned front sight & 1 line script letter address with daggers at each end. Left side of frame has 3 line patent dates & "U.S"  Marked . Mounted with  1 piece walnut grip with  no discernible cartouche. Ejector housing has bullseye ejector rod head. Base pin is early style has dimpled ends. The following Serial numbers 's were observed: #9752 on barrel.; #4927 on trigger guard & “A” Ainsworth inspector initial; #664 (partial number) on the buttstrap & #4046 on the cylinder. with  Ainsworth "A" initial. Trigger guard (from group 4) & cylinder from . (group 5) were issued probably to US Cavalry in January 1874 are "Custer Range". Kopec & Fenn in their 1994 "Cavalry & Artillery Revolvers" list Serial numbers #4949 & #4955 as 2 of only 13 lot 5 guns with  documented 7th Cavalry association. Revolver is in  very good condition, with  strong traces of arsenal refinish retained in protected areas, address weak, overall a smooth gray patina. Grip has chipped and shows shrinkage, from age. Mechanics are fine with a very good bore. Buyer pays $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 Fee! 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!    
 
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: MODEL 1873 U.S. ARTILLERY
Serial Number: SERIAL #115358
Bore: 5.5
Chambers: SIX
Ejectors: BARREL ROD
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Barrels: ONE
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: SINGLE ACTION
Triggers: ONE
Stock: WALNUT
Manufacture Date: 1885