Guns International #: 101632277
Seller's Inventory #: COLT
U.S. CAVALRY #119563
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Guns International #: 101632277
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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Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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COLT CAVALRY MODEL 1873 U.S. CAVALRY REVOLVER W/KOPEC "SILVER SEAL" LETTER
Description: SN 119563. Cal. 45 Colt. Blue and color cased hardened with 7-1/2" barrel and a very good bore. Has the block letter 1-line address. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and "U.S". Ejector housing is 3rd type with half-moon ejector rod head. Mounted with the correct 1-pc walnut grip whose SN is in the backstrap channel .. Left side of grip has the legible cartouche "JGB" (Capt. John G. Butler) under the date 1887 and the right side has the outline of the "DFC" (David F. Clark) sub-inspector cartouche. . Capt. Butler was the only inspector whose cartouche is without a border, the reason for which is unknown. The "DFC" inspector initials are also found on left bottom edge of grip, frame, bottom of bbl and cyl. Revolvers of this series were generally issued to the cavalry regiments stationed on the American Frontier and generally saw hard and continuous service during the Indian Wars, and afterwards, and are rarely found with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grip, as noted. Revolver shows good traces of orig blue with strong feathers on both sides of front sight and both sides of ejector housing stud; ejector housing retains strong orig blue in gullets, moderately thinned on outer radius; frame and hammer retain very good case colors, moderately faded on the left recoil shield and front sides of frame; loading gate is a brown metal patina; cyl retains some blue , with thin blue, stronger in the flutes; trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue in sheltered areas with a gray frontstrap and center of the backstrap; bottom of grip shows some original blue with a few dings ad what looks like 2 "Kill" notches on left panel. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore. This comes with a "KOPEC" "Silver" Seal Letter of Athenticity! Buyer pays $20.00 shipping to 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 options considered. ANTIQUE! SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: COLT Model: MODEL 1873 U.S. CAVALRY Serial Number: SERIAL #119563 Bore: 7.5 Chambers: SIX Ejectors: BARREL ROD Condition: EXCELLENT Metal Condition: EXCELLENT Wood Condition: VERY GOOD Bore Condition: Excellent Barrels: ONE Barrel Type: ROUND Action: SINGLE ACTION Triggers: ONE Stock: WALNUT Finish: BLUED &PATINA/CASE HARDENED Sights: BARREL Manufacture Date: 1887 Extras: CARTOUCHE |
Guns International #: 101632277
Seller's Inventory #: COLT
U.S. CAVALRY #119563
Guns International #: 101632277
Seller's Inventory #: COLT
U.S. CAVALRY #119563