Photo View: (13-413) FANTASTIC NEW YORK MILITIA ISSUED U.S. COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER IN .45 CALIBER

7-1/2” barrel, excellent bore and excellent overall. 97% original bright shiny barrel blue, 90%+ shiny housing blue, the balance starting to turn, almost all blue present in cylinder flutes, the balance of the cylinder is a plum blue patina coloration, vivid case colors are visible on most of the frame and hammer; 90% blue on triggerguard and backstrap. Serial number 133,512 on all parts except the backstrap which is 115,916-this number is listed in ‘A Continuing Study’ on page 79. The butt of this backstrap also bears the large marking ‘C138’. VG solid one piece walnut grips have been sanded but the number ‘47’ is visible near the frame on left side (note the ‘47’ number in ‘A Continuing Study’, page 134). This revolver has it’s orig finish and was not refurbished but left in its as-new condition at the time. A very rare find!

A $ 15,000