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1891 Antique US COLT SAA CAVALRY Model Revolver with FACTORY & KOPEC Letter U.S. Colt Contract Inspected by RINALDO A. CARR
Guns International #: 102071358 Seller's Inventory #: 220656
Category: .45 Colt Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
1891 Antique US COLT SAA CAVALRY Model Revolver with FACTORY & KOPEC Letter
U.S. Colt Contract Inspected by RINALDO A. CARR
Here we present an antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver, manufactured in 1891 in Hartford, Connecticut. Though Colt enjoyed the largest contracts of any handgun maker during the American Civil War, it had to rely on its array of percussion fired revolvers, namely the 1860 Army until the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent expired in 1869. This enabled them to begin making revolvers with completely bored through cylinder chambers in order to utilize modern metallic cartridge ammunition in the most effective manner. In 1869, Colt’s began development of a suitable cartridge revolver in earnest, first coming out with a number of conversions for their percussion lines, until 1872 when they debuted what was to become the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army in the 1872 U.S. Trials. Needless to say, it won, and became the Army’s revolver of choice. It also became the sidearm of choice for many others like cowboys, guards, lawmen, crooks, shopkeepers and all manner of civilians.
This particular Colt Single Action Army Revolver is intriguing, to say the least. This example is an RAC inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry revolver that was manufactured in 1891 as part of an Army Contract for 200 revolvers. It features the 7-1/2 inch barrel of the cavalry model and it was inspected by Rinaldo A. Carr. The left side of the frame was stamped “U.S.” as the final acceptance mark. The left side of the frame is marked with patent dates in the years 1871, 1872 and 1875. It has blade front and frame notch rear sights, fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. If you are looking for a Colt Single Action Army with its original 7 ½ inch barrel, here it is! Most of these late production revolvers were altered to “Artillery” configuration by Colt and the Springfield Armory and original Cavalry Model 1873 revolvers are quite scarce and very desirable.
This revolver was from one of the final government contracts for Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model revolvers over which Rinaldo A. Carr was the inspector. These revolvers saw the end of the Indian Wars as well as the Spanish American & Philippine American Wars. There is a lot of history here.
The overall condition is good. Strong action, though the first “safety” notch does not hold, the half-cock and full-cock notches do hold. Semi-bright bore, nicely rifled. The grip is in good shape with average wear. Numbers match. Period replacement hammer and firing pin. This piece has clearly been there and done that in its time, yet has been well-preserved, and comes with the letter from Kopec!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .45 Colt
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$9125
#220656
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Antique: Yes