2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 95
Rinaldo Carr Inspected
U.S. Colt Cavalry Model
Single Action Army Revolver
with Holster Rig and Factory
Letter - Serial no. 131622, 45 LC
cal., 7 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/
casehardened finish, walnut grips.
According to the included factory
letter, this revolver was originally
shipped to the U.S. government
inspector at the Colt plant on March
18, 1890, returned to the factory of
refurbishing (replacement of worn parts,
exterior refinishing and reassembly but barrel not
shortened to Artillery length) and again delivered to
the U.S. government inspector at the Colt plant on October
23, 1895. The barrel has the one-line Hartford address (faint). The frame has
the three-line patent dates marking followed by “US.” Matching serial numbers
are on the frame, trigger guard, back strap and barrel. The cylinder is unnumbered.
Rinaldo Carr’s inspector initials “RAC” and “P” are on the barrel and cylinder. A “K” is
below the serial number on the back strap and trigger guard. Both sides of the grip
are stamped “69” along with an illegible marking. A cartouche (faint) is on the right
side of the grip. Comes with a U.S.cavalry holster rig consisting of a U.S. belt buckle,
Model 1881 holster, Model 1874 Dyer pouch for carbine and cap
pouch for revolver cartridges.
CONDITION: Very good plus as Colt factory refurbished. The barrel and ejector rod
housing retain 30% of the blue finish, the cylinder and grip straps retain traces of
blue finish and traces of case colors remain on the frame, otherwise the revolver has
a smooth brown-gray patina. The grip is very good with high edge wear and some
minor dings. Mechanically needs work as hammer only has three clicks. The holster rig
is good with minor-moderate flex wear and some missing stitching on the holster.
Estimate: 7500 - 11000
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