Antique GOVT RINALDO A. CARR Inspected U.S. CAVALRY Model COLT SAA Revolver Antique U.S. Colt Contract Made in 1891

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Antique GOVT RINALDO A. CARR Inspected U.S. CAVALRY Model COLT SAA Revolver

Antique U.S. Colt Contract Made in 1891

Here we present an antique Colt Single Action Army Revolver, manufactured in 1891 in Hartford, Connecticut. Though Colt enjoyed the largest contracts of any handgun maker during the American Civil War, it had to rely on its array of percussion fired revolvers, namely the 1860 Army until the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent expired in 1869. This enabled them to begin making revolvers with completely bored through cylinder chambers in order to utilize modern metallic cartridge ammunition in the most effective manner. In 1869, Colt’s began development of a suitable cartridge revolver in earnest, first coming out with a number of conversions for their percussion lines, until 1872 when they debuted what was to become the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army in the 1872 U.S. Trials. Needless to say, it won, and became the Army’s revolver of choice. It also became the sidearm of choice for many others like cowboys, guards, lawmen, crooks, shopkeepers and all manner of civilians.

This particular Colt Single Action Army Revolver is intriguing, to say the least. This example is an RAC inspected U.S. Colt Model 1873 Cavalry revolver that was manufactured in 1891 as part of the final Army Contract for 2000 revolvers. It features the 7-1/2 inch barrel of the cavalry model and it was inspected by Rinaldo A. Carr. The left side of the frame was stamped “U.S.” as the final acceptance mark. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.” The left side of the frame is marked with patent dates in the years 1871, 1872 and 1875. It has blade front and frame notch rear sights, fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip. If you are looking for a Colt Single Action Army with its original 7 ½ inch barrel, here it is! Most of these late production revolvers were altered to “Artillery” configuration by Colt and the Springfield Armory and original Cavalry Model 1873 revolvers are relatively scarce and very desirable.

As mentioned above, this revolver was from the final government contracts for Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model revolvers over which Rinaldo A. Carr was the inspector. These revolvers saw the end of the Indian Wars as well as the Spanish American & Philippine American Wars. There is a lot of history here.

The overall condition is good. Refinished then cleaned. The action has all four clicks and holds all three positions. The cylinder indexes and locks up tight. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The grip bears the remnants of an inspectors cartouche. The back of the left side of the grip has been repaired and the grip shows signs of use, is otherwise solid. The numbers match on the barrel, frame, cylinder, trigger guard and grip frame. Inspector initials “R.A.C.” are on the bottom of the barrel and on the frame. The initial “K” is on the trigger guard and grip frame. The barrel and cylinder are “P” proof marked.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .45 Colt

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$8300
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