1884 Antique DAVID F. CLARK Inspected U.S. CAVALRY Model COLT SAA Revolver DESIRABLE & Iconic COLT .45 “PEACEMAKER”

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1884 Antique DAVID F. CLARK Inspected U.S. CAVALRY Model COLT SAA Revolver

DESIRABLE & Iconic COLT .45 “PEACEMAKER”

Here Ancestry Guns presents a Desirable antique David F. Clark Inspected Colt Cavalry Model Single Action Army Revolver, manufactured in 1884 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. It features the 7-1/2 inch barrel of the cavalry model and it was inspected by David F. Clark. His initials may be observed on various location on the revolver. Single letter sub-inspector marks are also found throughout. 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, along with the U.S. marking. It has a 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 7-1/2 inch barrel, here it is! High condition cavalry single actions of this era are not common, and it is rare to find one in the nice condition of this example. The fact that this revolver escaped the recalls of the 1890s and early 20th century when so many cavalry Colts were converted to artillery configuration speaks to the probability that it was either issued to a militia unit or belonged to a high ranking officer who rarely carried it. 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+. It wears an old finish. The action has all four clicks and holds all positions. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The replacement grip is solid. The numbers match on the frame, trigger guard, grip frame and barrel, while the cylinder if a replacement from another gun. Ordnance marks throughout.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .45 Long Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$7200

#259565
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $7,200.00
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