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U.S. MARKED COLT ARTILLERY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER RIG
Guns International #: 103274392 Seller's Inventory #: C430
Category: Colt Revolvers - Single Action Army - 1st Gen - Colt Revolvers - Single Action
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 895
Total Number of Listings: 60794
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Originally a Cavalry Model, this revolver was refurbished by Colt to Artillery Model configuration in 1903. Typical of the Artillery refurbished variants, it has mixed numbers and components. The David F. Clark sub-inspected frame “116363” dates to 1885. The trigger guard “285” has Orville W. Ainsworth's inspector "A" initial and falls in the lot 1 serial number range (177-1191) of 1,000 Cavalry Models issued to the 10th Cavalry. The back strap “50038” carries Henry Nettleton's inspector "HN" initials and dates to 1879. The cylinder has the serial number “743” and a “J”. The barrel has "JTC" sub-inspector initials and the "P" proof mark, lacks a visible serial number, and has the one-line Hartford address. The bottom of the grip has Rinaldo A. Carr's sub-inspected initials "RAC." The right side of the grip has the date "1903" above a script letter "RAC" cartouche. The left side of the frame has the three-line patent dates marking followed by "U.S." The ejector rod has the early "bullseye" head. Comes with a US marked Artillery Model leather holster and belt rig with a US marked brass buckle. Condition rates about Fine as Colt factory refurbished. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 40% of the blue finish with brown patina on the balance and the cylinder and grip straps retain 95% of the blue finish with thinning to gray and high edge wear on the balance. The frame has faded to a gray. The grip is also fine with high edge wear, some handling marks, and legible date and cartouche. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is very good with age cracking.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
Price: $8,775.00
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt