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18EL-5 COLT ART.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD
18EL-5 COLT ART.
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Colt “Artillery” Model U.S. issued Single Action with western “Scouts Rig” in desirable custer range, Frame S/N 5039. The number is recorded on page 271 of Colt Cavalry, Artillery and militia revolvers by Kopec and Lot Title Fenn. Near 5099 a “presumptive” 7th Cavalry associated specimen. The serial numbers are as follow; The frame is S/N 5039 The Trigger Guard is S/N 3051 Lot Title The butt is S/N 5742 The cylinder is S/N 5296 The barrel is S/N 4798 The grips are cartouche “O.C.H. 1901” on the left and R.A.C. on the right and bottom (2 Lot Title stamps) This revolver shows a gray to brown patina with blue in the flutes and traces of case going to patina. Some light cleaning on the cylinder. The grips are very good plus with Lot Title 80% cartouches but are slightly undersized with large chips at each toe. Good italic barrel address and clear U.S. on the frame. Ejector rod and head are correct. The cylinder pin is an old replacement.