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US COLT ARTILLERY COLT SAA REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
US COLT ARTILLERY COLT SAA REVOLVER
SERIAL 136557. BARREL 5.5" CALIBER 45 COLT. MADE 1891. John Kopec letter states the frame is an RAC inspected from 1890-91 and bears all the hall marks of a circa 1903 factory rebuild for the Banana wars. The barrel and walnut grips also have the RAC stamps. The trigger guard has the sub-inspector S B Lewis stamp and is serial number 16513. Back strap has same number with added 1 in front ie 116513. Right grips has 1903 date along with RIC stamp of Renaldo Carr. Left side of frame stamped US. Kopec letter accompanies gun and he goes into some facts on various units, etc. Condition. Fine smooth patina with generous flashes of blue in hidden or protected areas. Legends are sharp. Action works properly but is uneven. Grips are excellent with numerous dings at base. Bore strong with some residue. Overall, a clean example with details from noted expert. Antique