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Excellent, Unfired and Arsenal-Stored U.S. Colt Single Action Revolver Inspected by David F. Clark....
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$20,700.00
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Description
Authenticated by John Kopec.
Excellent, Unfired and Arsenal-Stored U.S. Colt Single Action
Revolver Inspected by David F. Clark. Serial no. 71052, .45
caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrel with Hartford address and D.F.C. near
base pin. Blued finish. Case-hardened frame with three-line patent
dates, U.S. stamp and D.F.C. inspector's initials above serial
number. Cylinder marked: 1052, D.F.C. and P. Fine walnut
grips with inspectors' cartouches and 1881 date. Sold together with
a Letter of Authentication from John Kopec which states that the
revolver appears unfired except for possible test firing. He
suggests that this Colt was stored in a Michigan armory thus
missing the 1893 recall. From the collection of William Delaplaine.
Condition: Excellent. Retaining approximately 85-90% original
finish with scattered light scratches and handling wear. Tracking
line to cylinder. Slightly muted case colors. According to Kopec
the ejector tube is an 1890s replacement with a "K" from inspector
A. Kind. Kopec also observed that the base pin is a period
replacement. Grips excellent with small dent on right grip panel
near top of backstrap. Cartouche on right grip frame scarcely
visible. Action crisp and tight.Auction Info
2012 Apr 30 - May 1 Arms & Armor Signature Auction - Dallas #6076 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2012
30th-1st
Monday-Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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